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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Tell Me Your Story: The Money Behind Chicago's School Board Elections

Imagine you're walking down the streets of Chicago and you see a group of people holding up giant blown-up checks. These aren't just any checks, but ones showing huge investments from billionaires in the upcoming school board elections. That's right, billionaires from outside Illinois are pouring mo

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Joe Biden's Final Political Lap: Campaigning but Alone

President Joe Biden is on his final lap in politics, determined to promote his record and support Democrats in the lead-up to Election Day. With just a week to go, Biden is keeping his schedule busy, even though many in his party seem to be keeping him at arm's length. He's been doing surrogate work

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Election Speeches: Getting Rougher and Rougher?

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was recently at a campaign rally in Wisconsin. He used some strong words, like saying Elon Musk was acting like a certain not-so-nice word. He also joked about Trump being tired from losing. The crowd seemed to find it funny, not shocking. This isn't new; political speech

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Trump's Plan: Seize Cartel Money to Help Crime Victims

Donald Trump, the 78-year-old former U. S. President, recently proposed a unique plan. If elected, he aims to seize assets from criminal gangs and drug cartels, using the money to support families affected by "migrant crime. " The funds would create a compensation fund for those harmed by illegal im

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Oct 29 2024TECHNOLOGY

Satellites in Space: What's the Environmental Impact?

Imagine having internet access anywhere in the world. That's what SpaceX promises with its Starlink project. But is it worth the risk to our environment? Over 100 researchers think it's time to find out. They've asked the U. S. government to review the environmental impact of launching thousands of

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Puerto Rican Community Reacts to Trump Rally Jokes

Last Sunday, Philadelphia council member Quetcy Lozada was at a campaign event with Vice President Kamala Harris when she received disturbing news. A comedian, Tony Hinchcliffe, had made racist remarks about Puerto Ricans during a Trump rally in New York. Lozada, who represents a district with a maj

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Jokes at Trump Rally Spark Outrage Among Puerto Ricans

Last weekend's Donald Trump rally in New York brought controversy after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made racist remarks about Puerto Rico. Some of his jokes included calling it "a floating island of garbage in the ocean". Many Puerto Ricans were disgusted and appalled by these comments, feeling they r

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Biden's Role on the Trail: Less Than Expected

President Joe Biden is finding himself in a reduced role during the 2024 presidential campaign. His recent gaffes on the campaign trail have raised concerns among Vice President Kamala Harris’ aides, leading to a reassessment of how to use Biden’s time effectively. While he is scheduled to speak at

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Oct 29 2024CELEBRITIES

Olivia Munn's Inspiring Evening: Green Gown, Cancer Awareness, and a Loving Husband

Olivia Munn made her red carpet appearance at InStyle’s Imagemaker Awards on a special note. For the first time since her recent battle with breast cancer, the actress showed off her mastectomy scars. She did so boldly, wearing a dark green slip dress with a low back, revealing her scars. This comes

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Oct 29 2024CELEBRITIES

Rob Dempsey, Christian Radio Host, Dies a Week after Cancer Announcement

Christian radio host Rob Dempsey passed away at 57, just one week after he revealed to his fans that he had stage 3 bladder cancer. His radio station, HisAir, announced the news on Facebook. Dempsey had been with the station for 24 years. He died after experiencing cardiac arrest during emergency su

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