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Nov 06 2024FINANCE

Your Vote, Your Wallet: How Casting a Ballot Boosts Your Finances

Hey, did you know that your vote isn't just about politics? It's about money. Big money. Today, when you head to the polls, think about how that ballot can really change your financial future. Politicians talk a lot about "economic policy" and "fiscal responsibility. " But what does that really mea

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Nov 06 2024EDUCATION

Marblehead's Teacher Contract Tangle: A $5M Hurdle

In the town of Marblehead, Massachusetts, there's a big disagreement happening between the School Committee and the Marblehead Education Association (MEA). They're trying to figure out new contracts for teachers and staff, but they're stuck on a $5 million difference. The MEA thinks the schools need

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Nov 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Watch These Entertaining TV Shows on Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris' team sipped on some laughs with a funny post. Celebs backed up their political picks with some funny signs like "childless cat lad y. " Former President Trump even flipped burgers at a Pennsylvania McDonald's. The 2024 election is being called the "election of a generat

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Will the Next Election Really Shatter the Republic?

Gearing up for elections can be tough, with all the political hype and fear-mongering. Folks like Oprah Winfrey and Elon Musk are warning that the fate of democracy hangs in the balance. But let's chill for a sec. Even if the election doesn't go your way, it’s not the end of the world. Sure, electi

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Nov 05 2024WEATHER

Storm Rafael: A New Orleans and Caribbean Challenge

Tropical Storm Rafael, brewing in the Caribbean, is set to hit the southern edge of Louisiana by this Saturday. It's getting stronger and could become a hurricane by the time it reaches Cuba. Payton Malone, a New Orleans meteorologist, described it as a rare November hurricane in the Gulf. The stor

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Nov 05 2024SPORTS

Football Star Jason Kelce Apologizes After Confronting Fan

In a recent incident, retired Super Bowl champion Jason Kelce apologized after a heated exchange with a fan. The event took place outside a stadium where Penn State and Ohio State were playing. Kelce was there for ESPN's "College GameDay" as part of Pat McAfee’s Kicking Contest. A video shows a fan

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Counties to Watch on Election Night in Key States

Election night is all about watching the swing states, and within those states, certain counties hold the power to sway the presidential race. We'll start with Georgia, where Chattooga catches attention for its rural and evangelical communities. Cherokee and Forsyth, suburbs around Marietta, have se

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Nov 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Apollo 13: Real-Life Astronaut's Take on the Space Movie

In 1995, director Ron Howard brought the 1970 Apollo 13 mission to the big screen, starring Tom Hanks. This space drama tells the story of a spacecraft explosion that nearly ended the lives of three astronauts. But how accurate is the movie? Retired NASA astronaut Nicole Stott watched the film and s

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Nov 05 2024CRIME

Cop Who Shot Unarmed Man Found Guilty

A jury found a former police officer guilty of murder for shooting a Black man who was holding a cellphone and keys. The officer, Adam Coy, claimed he thought the man, Andre Hill, had a gun. But the jury didn't buy it. They saw the body cam footage showing Hill with a phone, and no threat. Coy's law

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Nov 05 2024FINANCE

What Happens to Stocks After a U. S. Election?

History shows that stocks usually go up after a U. S. presidential election. But don't expect a smooth ride right away. The day and week after the election, stocks often drop a bit. Don't worry, though, because they usually bounce back within a month. Let's look at some past elections. In 2020, the

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