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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Why Trump and Robinson Aren’t Right for North Carolina

Let's talk about Mark Robinson and Donald Trump. You might know them, maybe not. Robinson, North Carolina's Lieutenant Governor, has some pretty strong views on women. He once said abortion is about "killing the child" because women weren't careful. Trump, the former President, has a history too, li

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Pittsburg Council Sets the Record Straight on City's Safety

Councilmembers in Pittsburg are upset about a website's claims. This website, created by a group against a councilmember running for a different job, says Pittsburg has a high crime rate and no big grocery stores. The councilmembers say these claims are just not true. They think these false claims c

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Treasury Boss: Tax Hike Might Hurt Wages

U. K. Treasury Chief Rachel Reeves has acknowledged that a recent tax increase on businesses could result in wages rising less than expected. This follows a budget announcement where she raised taxes by around £40 billion ($52 billion) to fix what she claims is a gap in public finances and fund publ

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

School Board Mailers Get Ugly in Chicago

Lately, Chicagoans have been finding some strange mailers on their doorsteps. These aren't your usual flyers; they're ads for the upcoming school board election. With 31 candidates vying for 10 seats, the race is heating up. Both the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) and groups supporting charter schools

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Oct 31 2024LIFESTYLE

Why Not Make Trunk-or-Treat a Side Hustle This Halloween?

Halloween is a fun time for kids, but it's also a chance to spread some cheer to those who might not get many visitors. Instead of making trunk-or-treat your only Halloween stop, let's mix it up. Sure, trunk-or-treat events are convenient and safe, but consider this: our elderly neighbors could real

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

The Democratic Party's Misguided Efforts to Win Men

As the election approaches, the Democratic Party is struggling to connect with men, especially black and Hispanic ones. Recent efforts to appeal to this demographic have been clumsy and off-target. For instance, Vice President Kamala Harris recently unveiled an "Opportunity Agenda for Black Men, " f

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Oct 31 2024CELEBRITIES

Kamala Harris' Celebrity Backers: Who's Showing Support?

Vice President Kamala Harris has kicked off her presidential campaign with a bang. After President Biden stepped down, he gave his full endorsement to Harris. The race is on, and Harris has already raised a whopping $126 million! But who's backing her up? Let's take a look at some celebrities who ha

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Businesses Brace for Impact: UK Budget Raises Taxes, Spurs Inflation

British businesses are feeling the pinch after the UK's Finance Minister, Rachel Reeves, announced a tax-hiking budget. The biggest change is an increase in National Insurance (NI) payroll tax for employers. This will rise from 13. 8% to 15% from April 2025 and will start at a lower income threshold

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Oct 31 2024WEATHER

Taiwan Prepares for Powerful Typhoon Kong-rey

Taiwan is bracing for a massive storm. Super Typhoon Kong-rey, which has been strengthening rapidly, is heading towards the island. This typhoon is not your average storm. With winds reaching 240 kilometers per hour, it's as strong as a Category 4 Atlantic hurricane. The typhoon is expected to hit

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Oct 31 2024FINANCE

Ethereum Poised to Catch Up to Bitcoin?

Ethereum (ETH) seems to have fallen behind Bitcoin (BTC) in the crypto race this year. At the moment, BTC is up by 70% compared to ETH's 18%. This isn't the first time ETH has played second fiddle to BTC, and it's interesting to note that we're seeing a similar trend for the third time since 2016. W

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