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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Who Won the Election Ad Battle? A Closer Look

Political ads are everywhere these days. But who’s really winning the ad war? We dug into data from 3. 7 million TV ads to find out. Democrats spent a whopping $213 million more than Republicans on TV ads between August and October. That’s a lot of money! They also got 9. 9 billion more ad views nat

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Oct 28 2024POLITICS

Election Threats: Conspiracy Theories Fuel Extremist Violence

U. S. intelligence agencies are on high alert for domestic extremists driven by conspiracy theories. These extremists believe in voter fraud and harbor intense dislike for political opponents. The FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warn that these extremists could disrupt the 2024 electio

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Oct 28 2024POLITICS

Political Sparks Fly: Vance and Tapper's Heated Debate

On a recent Sunday, GOP vice presidential hopeful JD Vance and CNN host Jake Tapper faced off in a heated debate. The topic? Former President Donald Trump’s rhetoric and allegations from ex-staffers like retired General John Kelly, who labeled Trump a “fascist. ” Vance, known for his sharp tongue, d

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Oct 28 2024ENVIRONMENT

Deer Disease Alert: CWD Found in New York Facility

Recently, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation confirmed a case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a facility located in the state's Region 6 area. This disease affects the brains and nervous systems of deer, elk, and moose. The infected sample was discovered during routine t

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Oct 27 2024POLITICS

Republican VP Nominee Vance Defends Trump’s ‘Enemy Within’ Remarks

In a recent interview with CNN, Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance argued that Donald Trump's use of the term "enemy within" was not aimed at political opponents. Instead, he asserted that Trump was referring to "far-left lunatics" who might riot if Trump wins in November. Vance contend

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Oct 27 2024BUSINESS

Airline's New Tech Tackles Line Cutters

American Airlines is trying out an innovative boarding system at three airports to keep line cutters in check. The tech, under testing at Albuquerque International Sunport Airport, Tucson International Airport, and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, makes a noise when someone tries to board

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Oct 27 2024ENTERTAINMENT

London Gets Its Own 'Real Housewives' in 2025: A Reality Show First for Hayu

In a surprising twist, the popular "Real Housewives" franchise is heading to London next year. This marks the first original series for Hayu, NBCUniversal's reality streaming service. The show will be produced by Monkey, the team behind "Made in Chelsea, " and is expected to premiere late in 2025, e

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

President Biden Apologizes for Boarding School Abuse, Native Americans Demand Action

On Friday, President Joe Biden did something no other sitting U. S. president has ever done: he apologized for the brutal treatment of Indigenous children in boarding schools. For 150 years, the U. S. government took children away from their homes and families, forcing them into schools where they w

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Oct 26 2024HEALTH

Apple's Secret Health App for Pre-Diabetics

Apple has been quietly working on a health app aimed at people who might be at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. This app, which was tested internally with employees, helps users track their blood sugar levels and figure out what foods affect them the most. The app isn't available to the public ye

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Taiwan's President: No Backing Down on Territory

Taiwan's President, Lai Ching-te, made it clear the island won't give up any space to China. He was visiting the Kinmen islands to celebrate the 75th anniversary of a battle victory. This comes after two weeks of military activity from both China and Taiwan. Lai said the islands, including Taiwan, P

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