SUPREME COURT

Jan 25 2025POLITICS

The Fight for a Publicly Funded Religious School

Imagine a school that's both online and Catholic, serving students across Oklahoma. That's what's at the heart of a big legal battle heading to the Supreme Court. The school, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, wants to use public money. But does that break the rule about keeping church

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Jan 24 2025BUSINESS

Costco Stands Firm on Diversity Policies

Costco is taking a strong stance against a shareholder proposal that wants the company to assess the risks of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. This proposal, pushed by the conservative think tank National Center for Public Policy Research, argues that Costco's DEI efforts could

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Trump's Crypto Coin Craze: A New Way to Collect Cash

You might remember that decades ago, some politicians took cash bribes. Then, things changed with a Supreme Court decision called Citizens United. This decision said that giving money to campaigns was okay, so long as it was done through certain funds. Donald Trump has been making money in various

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

From Outsider to Pro: Trump Returns to White House

When Donald Trump first stepped into Washington in 2017, he was a fresh face without political experience. This time around, he's back with a specific agenda and a seasoned team. He's spent four years learning the ropes and has a new understanding of legislative processes and global relations. Congr

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Jan 19 2025CRIME

Shooting at Iran's Supreme Court: A Look into the Tragic Event

On a Saturday morning, Iran's supreme court in Tehran witnessed a shocking incident. Two prominent judges, Ali Razini and Mohammad Moghisseh, lost their lives in a shooting. The gunman, who acted alone, took his own life after the attack. Another person was injured, as reported by state media. Razi

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Jan 18 2025POLITICS

TikTok's Fate: What's Next After the Supreme Court Decision?

Imagine the Supreme Court just gave a thumbs-up to a law that could ban TikTok. Confused? Let's break it down. The law says TikTok, owned by a Chinese company, could be a spy tool. The court agreed, so now TikTok has to sell or the app could be gone come Sunday. But wait, there's more. The new presi

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Jan 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's Fate in Court: A Quick Decision

The Supreme Court has hinted that it might release a decision this Friday, right as TikTok’s deadline to either break away from its Chinese owner or face a ban is drawing near. This announcement came rather suddenly, and the justices won't be reading their opinions out loud in the courtroom like the

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Porn Site Age Verification: A Supreme Court Dilemma

Recently, the Supreme Court tackled a tough Texas law that needs people to prove their age before seeing porn online. Some justices weren't sure if blocking software could really keep kids safe. They also pondered if outdated laws still work in today's tech-powered world. Justice Sotomayor seemed to

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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Pam Bondi's Take on 2020 Election: A Clarified View

Attorney general nominee Pam Bondi had a tricky time answering a question from Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill. ) about the 2020 election results. Durbin wanted to know if President Donald Trump had lost the election. Bondi acknowledged that President Joe Biden is now in office and that there was a peace

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Jan 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Will TikTok Survive the Ban? A Last-Minute Reprieve?

The popular video-sharing app TikTok might get a temporary stay from the US ban. President-elect Trump is mulling over issuing an executive order to halt enforcement of the law for 60 to 90 days. This comes after TikTok threatened to shut down if the ban goes into effect on Sunday. The law, passed

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