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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

Weather Woes: How Rain and Snow Might Impact Voter Turnout in Key States

Next week's elections might face a unique challenge: bad weather. Voters in three crucial states—Michigan, Wisconsin, and Arizona—could be hit by snow and rain. These states are closely watched because they often decide who wins the presidential race. Early forecasts suggest that the northern areas

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Oct 29 2024EDUCATION

Educators in D230 Schools Wait for New Contract: What's the Hold-up?

Imagine trying to start your school day without a clear plan. That's what the educators at Andrew, Sandburg, and Stagg high schools have been dealing with for over 50 days! The Dist. 230 Federation of Teachers and the CCSD 230 Board of Education have been busy trying to agree on a new multi-year con

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

“Storms and Lies: Why FEMA Needs More Than Words”

Hurricanes Helene and Milton are set to cause massive damage, similar to Katrina and Sandy. But after the storms, something else spread: fake news. Politicians like Donald Trump and Elon Musk claimed FEMA was wasting money on illegal immigrants or controlling the weather. While these claims are fals

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Crime Crackdown: Governor Newsom’s Last-Minute Efforts Before Proposition 36 Vote

Governor Gavin Newsom has been on a mission to tackle organized retail theft and property crimes across California. After a statewide tour, he highlighted recent achievements, like the $267 million invested in local and state law enforcement to handle these issues. The results? Over 10, 000 arrests

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Georgia's Election: A Red Flag for the West

In Georgia, a country stuck between the West and Russia, something worrying happened. The Georgian Dream Party, which is friendly with Russia, won a big election. But there were problems. The president said voter fraud was like a "Russian special operation. " Anti-corruption groups saw people voting

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris: Latinos Deserve Better Than Trump's Allies

Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign has sparked a new digital ad campaign targeting Latino voters after a comedian and Trump ally made racist comments about Puerto Ricans. This ad, set to run on popular platforms like YouTube TV and Hulu, argues that Latinos deserve better treatment than what for

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Oct 29 2024SPORTS

Why Didn't Tyrique Stevenson Join the Cowboys?

So, you might be wondering why Tyrique Stevenson isn't part of the Cowboys team. Well, let's dive into that. On the final play of the Chicago-Washington game, Tyrique, a cornerback for the Bears, had his back turned to the line of scrimmage. He was busy taunting Commanders fans instead of focusing o

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Oct 29 2024CRIME

The Truth Behind the Said Sisters' Murder: Inside the Mind of Yaser Said

In a recent true crime TV show, Yaser Said, the man convicted of killing his two daughters in 2008, opened up about his case. Said, now 67, is serving a life sentence without parole for shooting Sarah, 17, and Amina, 18, on New Year's Day. He's been behind bars since August 2020 after years on the r

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