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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

Greenwich: Selectmen Seek Court Action Against BOE

In a surprising move, Greenwich's Board of Selectmen voted 2-1 to seek a temporary restraining order against the Board of Education. The vote comes after both boards appointed different candidates to fill a school board vacancy. The selectmen argue that the BOE's actions were illegal, while the BOE

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

Transgender Care Fight: A Conservative Divide on Parental Rights

Imagine a battle over who decides what’s best for kids. That’s what’s happening as the Supreme Court prepares to tackle a case about puberty blockers and hormone treatments for transgender youth. Many conservatives who’ve long fought for parental rights are now divided. Some back Tennessee’s ban on

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

Texas Searches for Land to Help Trump's Deportation Plans

Texas is looking for land to help the incoming Trump administration with its deportation plans. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said her office is spotting suitable properties across the state's 13 million acres. The project is named after Houston girl Jocelyn Nungaray, who was sadly killed

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

Sharon Stone's Wake-Up Call: Let's Talk About Our Country

Actress Sharon Stone, known for her support of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, took a moment during the Torino Film Festival in Italy to share her thoughts on the current state of American politics. She didn't mince words when talking about the political climate and the importance o

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

How Kamala Harris' Post-Election Message Got Mixed Reactions

A short clip of Vice President Kamala Harris speaking after her defeat in the 2024 presidential election has become a sensation on social media. The clip, shared by the Democratic Party on X, formerly known as Twitter, shows Harris thanking her supporters and urging them not to lose their power. The

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

The ICC's Israel Indictment: A Blunder or a Turning Point?

The International Criminal Court (ICC) recently accused Israeli leaders Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant of war crimes. This move has caused quite a stir, and not in a good way. The ICC, which is supposed to uphold global justice, is now facing accusations of bias and overreach. Critics argue tha

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

Israel's Finance Minister Suggests Taking Over Gaza

Israel's Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, sparked a discussion by proposing that Israel should control the Gaza Strip. This idea was presented after a recent conflict with Hamas. Smotrich believes that the Israeli Defense Forces should manage Gaza's civilian affairs to keep the region secure and

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

G7 Pushes for Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire, Ignores ICC Warrants

Foreign ministers from seven major countries met and strongly backed a quick ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah but didn’t mention the International Criminal Court’s warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. They also urged Israel to let humanitarian aid into Gaza, warning of

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

Rudy Giuliani’s Courtroom Outburst: Unable to Pay Bills

In a heated courtroom exchange, former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani, now 80, vented his frustrations, admitting he couldn't pay his bills. This dramatic moment happened during a federal court hearing in Manhattan, where Giuliani was dealing with a massive $150 million judgment for defamation. Two Ge

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

Trump and Biden's Teams Agree to Share Info: What's Next?

You might be thinking, "What's the big deal about some agreement? " Well, this one's pretty important! It lets Trump's team talk to government workers and get some secret info before he becomes president again. This means less chaos when he takes over on January 20th. But hold up, Trump's team isn't

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