MIGRATION

Oct 03 2024RELIGION

Politics in Church: A Divisive Mix

Over recent years, there's been a strong blend of evangelical churches and American politics. As the next presidential election approaches, pastors are using their Sunday sermons to shape opinions on hot topics like abortion and immigration. This isn't new, but its impact is growing, raising questio

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Oct 03 2024CRIME

Economy, health care and defending past comments

Republican Sen. JD Vance and Democratic Gov. Tim Walz clashed Tuesday on everything from economic and gun policy to immigration and school shootings in the only vice presidential debate of the 2024 election. The Ohio senator and Minnesota governor largely kept things cordial personally, even appeari

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Oct 02 2024ENVIRONMENT

Pelicans' Fall Pit Stop in Minnesota

As summer fades away, a unique guest starts to appear in Minnesota. We're talking about pelicans! These large birds with their signature pouch-like bills are making a pit stop at lakes like Long Meadow Lake in Bloomington before they head south for the winter. You might be surprised to know that th

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Sep 30 2024POLITICS

Bashing Back at Harris: Trump's Insults and Why They Won't Work

Trump's recent rants against Vice President Kamala Harris, where he called her "mentally impaired" and "mentally disabled," have sparked a mixed reaction from Republicans. Some, like Senator Lindsey Graham, say Trump should focus on issues rather than personal attacks, while others, like House Major

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Sep 28 2024POLITICS

Bordering on Change

Kamala Harris, the Democratic Vice President, is set to visit the US-Mexico border, a trip aimed at addressing one of her biggest vulnerabilities ahead of the November election. Critics, including former President Donald Trump, have accused Harris of not taking the issue of immigration seriously eno

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Sep 28 2024POLITICS

What's Changing About the Border?

Kamala Harris's recent trip to the US-Mexico border in Arizona marked a significant shift in her political stance on immigration. Gone are the days of advocating for a more liberal approach to border control; instead, she's now emphasizing the need for tougher enforcement and a more disciplined appr

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Sep 27 2024POLITICS

Harris Hits the Road to Redefine Her Political Image

Kamala Harris, the Vice President of the United States, is taking a trip to the border to emphasize the importance of border security and her support for a bipartisan border security deal. This move comes as she faces criticism from Republicans and some Democrats over her handling of immigration and

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Sep 27 2024NEWS

Facts Over Fear

The President of the Transitional Council of Haiti, Edgard Leblanc Fils, spoke at the United Nations General Assembly to address the pressing issue of gang violence in his country and the resulting immigration crisis. However, he used the platform to also address a different type of crisis – the spr

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Sep 26 2024SCIENCE

Living Life on the Edge: Uncovering the Secrets of Hummingbirds' Extreme Lifestyles

Hummingbirds are nature's superheroes. These tiny, iridescent creatures flit from flower to flower, sipping nectar and defending their territory with precision. But what makes them so special? Scientists have been studying hummingbirds for years, and what they've discovered is nothing short of aston

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Sep 24 2024OPINION

The Forgotten City: How Immigration is Disrupting the American Dream

Springfield, Ohio, once a thriving city with a rich history, is now a symbol of America's immigration crisis. The city's residents, who had already struggled to rebuild their community after decades of decline, are facing a new threat: the influx of immigrants from Haiti. According to experts, the c

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