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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

TikTok and the Data Minefield: Is Your Privacy at Risk?

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is accusing TikTok of a serious breach: secretly collecting American users' views on hot-button issues like abortion, guns, and religion. This data, the DOJ claims, is then sent back to TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, in Beijing. The DOJ claims that TikTok

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Sep 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Great TikTok Debate: Data, Divide and Chinese Influence

Is TikTok a threat to American democracy? That's the question at the heart of a heated legal battle between the US government and the wildly popular video-sharing app. The Justice Department alleges that TikTok has been secretly collecting sensitive data on users' views about hot-button issues like

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Sep 06 2024OPINION

A Bitter-Sweet Sacrifice: The Moral Dilemma of Freeing Israeli Hostages

As negotiations for the release of Israeli hostages dragged on, emotions ran high. On one hand, the heart ached to see these individuals, with their unique stories and dreams, held captive by merciless terrorists. Hersh's tale particularly struck a chord - a young man passionate about peace, life

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Harris's Housing Plan: A Recipe for Disaster?

Kamala Harris recently unveiled her housing plan, which proposes to build 3 million new units and provide $100 billion in down payment assistance. Sounds good on paper, but history shows us this approach has consistently failed for decades. The subsidies will likely raise prices, as many first-time

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Sep 06 2024OPINION

Hamas' Barbarism on Display: The Murder of Israeli Hostages

Hamas has once again shown the world its true colors with the brutal murder of six Israeli hostages, including a U.S. citizen. This horrific act is just another reminder that this terrorist group remains one of the most immoral, illegal and barbaric armed organizations on Earth. War is inherently

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Iran on the Brink:Military Action or a Dangerous Game of Chicken?

Is Iran on the verge of becoming a nuclear power, and should the West consider military action to prevent it? This article argues that Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons poses a serious threat, but does it really present a clear and present danger? Let's break down the arguments and consider some to

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Mafia: The Old Country - A Slow Burn

Picture this: It's 1900s Sicily, and you've just gotten your hands on the hottest new toy in town - a horseless carriage! But don't get too excited, because these babies top out at a whopping 46 mph. That's right, slower than most people's morning commute. Why would anyone want to drive so slow? We

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Is America Safe? A Look at Campaign Rhetoric and a Devastating School Shooting

JD Vance, the Republican vice-presidential nominee, is focusing on what he calls 'migrant crime' and the flow of drugs, while former President Donald Trump is making a familiar argument: that his administration kept America safe from 'radical Islamic terror.' But are these claims really true? Trump

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

From Oscars to the Ring: Can 'Unstoppable' Director William Goldenberg Score a Knockout?

William Goldenberg, the Oscar-winning editor behind 'Argo,' is taking a leap of faith, stepping into the director's chair with his debut film, 'Unstoppable.' This biopic tells the inspiring true story of Anthony Robles, a wrestler born without a right leg who defied the odds to pursue his dream of b

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Sep 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

From Superhero to Hangover Hero: Nick Zano's Career Explodes

Nick Zano, known for his roles in shows like 'Legends of Tomorrow' and the Netflix hit 'Obliterated,' has just signed with Luber Roklin Entertainment. Zano's latest role as the slightly-hungover leader of a special forces team in 'Obliterated' has audiences wondering if this is his breakout moment.

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