POLITICS

Dec 30 2024EDUCATION

More Charter Schools Needed?

Joseph Belluck, the chairman of the State University of New York committee that reviews and licenses charter schools, has a message for Governor Kathy Hochul and the legislature. He wants them to lift the cap on the number of city charters next year. Why? Because there are currently no more licenses

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Dec 29 2024POLITICS

Israel’s PM Netanyahu to Undergo Prostate Surgery Midst Crises

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, 75, will have his prostate removed in a surgical procedure scheduled for Sunday. This development comes amidst multiple challenges he's facing, including an ongoing war in Gaza and his trial for alleged corruption. Netanyahu is part of a group of older worl

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Dec 29 2024POLITICS

Trump's Accusations: Did Celebs Get Paid for Harris Endorsements?

President Donald Trump has been stirring up some noise, accusing Democrats of shelling out huge bucks to celebrities in exchange for endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. On his Truth Social platform, Trump claimed that Beyoncé, Oprah, and Rev. Al Sharpton received millions from Democrats. He ques

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Dec 29 2024POLITICS

The Evolving Story of Green Parties: How They Lost Their Spark

Did you know that green political parties were once seen as trailblazers? They burst onto the political scene with fresh ideas and a unique vision. But things didn't stay that way for long. Let's dig into why that happened, both globally and specifically in Serbia. First, let's chat about political

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Dec 29 2024POLITICS

Why Big Names Are Donating to Trump's Inauguration

Top CEOs and their companies are giving big money to President-elect Trump's inaugural committee. They want to be on good terms with him before he takes office. Jeff Bezos from Amazon, Mark Zuckerberg from Meta (Facebook), and Sam Altman from OpenAI are each donating $1 million. Others include $2 mi

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Dec 28 2024POLITICS

The 2025 Races to Watch: What Early Elections Tell Us

2025 is set to start with a bang as key state and local races kick off across the U. S. These contests aren’t as flashy as the presidential elections, but they’re crucial for understanding the political landscape. In Virginia, special legislative elections in January will decide the control of the s

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Dec 28 2024POLITICS

A Billionaire's Puppet: Trump and Musk's Power Struggle

Elon Musk might be pulling Donald Trump's strings a bit too hard. The more Trump denies being controlled by Musk, the less believable he seems. Musk spent a fortune on Trump's campaign, and now he's trying to influence policy. This includes tweeting about budget details, which led to chaos in Congre

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Dec 27 2024POLITICS

North Carolina's Political Surprise: A Democrat Governor Emerges

Picture this: in a state that typically votes Republican, a Democrat wins the governor's race by a significant margin. This is the story of North Carolina's recent election. Josh Stein, a former prosecutor, clinched the victory with an impressive 15-point lead over his opponent. But how did a Democr

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Dec 27 2024POLITICS

Health Insurance Battles: A Family's Struggle

Imagine finding out your cancer treatment isn't covered by insurance. That's what happened to Tracy Pike. Diagnosed with Stage 4 stomach cancer, his doctor recommended a combination of surgery and intense chemotherapy. But the night before his first treatment, he got the bad news: insurance denied c

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Dec 26 2024POLITICS

Marianne Williamson Aims for DNC Leadership

Marianne Williamson, a well-known author and former Democratic presidential candidate, has thrown her hat in the ring to become the next chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). She believes she can bring a unique perspective to help the party win in the coming years. Williamson has talked

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