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Sep 17 2024OPINION

The Speed Limit Enigma: Why Enforcement Matters

Imagine driving on a highway with no speed limit signs, no traffic police, and no restrictions. Sounds chaotic, right? Yet, this is the reality for many drivers in Dallas, where speed limits are often ignored. The Texas Department of Transportation has recently lowered speed limits on several roads

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

Unhinged Antisemitic Rhetoric: Trump's Divisive Comments Spark Outrage

The White House has slammed former President Donald Trump's recent comments, accusing him of spreading antisemitic stereotypes and toxic, false stereotypes that threaten fellow citizens. Trump's remarks, made on a radio show, claimed that any Jewish person who votes for Democrats "hates their religi

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Sep 15 2024SPORTS

When Trauma Meets Courage: US Gymnasts Speak Out Against Larry Nassar

The trauma inflicted on these gymnasts goes far beyond the physical abuse. It's about the emotional scars, the trust betrayed, and the sense of powerlessness that can linger long after the abuse has ended. It's about the silence that was forced upon them, and the courage it took to break that silenc

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

The Life and Legacy of an American-Turkish Activist: A Ray of Sunshine Silenced by Israeli Fire

Ayşenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old American-Turkish activist, was laid to rest in her family's hometown in southwestern Turkey, wrapped in the Turkish flag and carried by soldiers in a ceremony typically reserved for fallen troops. Her tragic death serves as a stark reminder of the escalating violence

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Sep 12 2024HEALTH

Sexual Assault: A Statewide Epidemic, But What's Being Done?

South Carolina's Department of Public Health has been awarded a $925,389 grant from the United States Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women to support sexual assault survivors. The grant will cover two years and aims to provide services to those affected by sexual assault, increas

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

Is Mexico Barreling Towards a One-Party State?

Mexico's recent election has sent shockwaves throughout the country, with Morena, the party of outgoing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO), dominating the polls. But beneath the surface, a more sinister trend is emerging. AMLO's judicial reform package, designed to give the party greater c

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Sep 12 2024POLITICS

The Unreliable Crime Rate Debate: Chasing Statistics in the Dark

The debate around crime rates is heating up, but are we really getting an accurate picture? The FBI changed the way it gathers crime data in 2021, which led to some major cities, where crime is more prevalent, missing from the statistics. This means we're only getting a partial picture of crime rate

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Sep 11 2024POLITICS

The Great Debate Sizzle: Trump's Anger Meets Harris's Composure

Imagine a Presidential debate where one candidate is so incensed they lose their cool. This might have been the case when former President Donald Trump clashed with Vice President Kamala Harris. But was Harris's composure really the key to winning? Or was it Trump's temper that let him down? Here a

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