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Jan 16 2025POLITICS

Scott Stringer's Plan to Clean Up NYC Politics: Ban Donations from Contractors and Lobbyists

Imagine a political campaign without money from lobbyists and city contractors. That’s what Scott Stringer, a former city comptroller and current mayoral hopeful, is proposing. He wants to restore trust in NYC’s government by stopping candidates from accepting donations from these groups. This isn’t

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Jan 15 2025CRIME

A Quiet Mexican Town Faces Violent Election

In the small town of Huitzilac, located in Mexico's Morelos state, fear has become a daily companion. This town, known for its collective management of local resources like forests, has been caught in the crossfire of competing criminal groups. Recently, five people were gunned down on the town's ma

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Jan 15 2025POLITICS

Campaign Funds: A Close Look at Dolton, Orland Park, and Tinley Park Elections

Tiffany Henyard, Dolton's mayor, is funding her own re-election campaign, with no outside contributions except for her loans. Her opponent, Jason House, has raised around $20, 000 from various sources, including contributions from local officials and a law firm. Henyard, who is also under federal sc

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Jan 14 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's New Galaxy Ring Sizes and Sleep Tracking Updates

Samsung is making big changes to its Galaxy Ring and Samsung Health app. Now, the Galaxy Ring comes in more sizes, perfect for everyone. But the real excitement is in the app updates. Samsung Health is getting new features to help you sleep better. One cool feature is the Sleep environment report. I

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Jan 13 2025POLITICS

Melania Trump: Balancing Family, Work, and Travel in the White House

Melania Trump, the first lady, cleared up some questions about her plans for her husband's second term. In a chat with "Fox and Friends, " she revealed she intends to be present full-time at the White House. She shared that she'll travel to New York and Florida when needed. "As a mom, first lady, an

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Jan 10 2025CELEBRITIES

The End of Paige and Craig: Why Success Can Strain Love

Paige DeSorbo and Craig Conover's breakup might have shocked fans, but it isn't all that surprising. Andy Cohen, the big boss at Bravo, thinks their busy lives played a big role in their split. Both are doing amazingly well in their careers, which can be tough to balance with a relationship, especia

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Jan 10 2025CELEBRITIES

The Life and Controversies of Anita Bryant: From Music to Activism

Anita Bryant, known for her music and TV appearances, was also a figure in the anti-gay movement of the '70s. Born in Oklahoma, she started young with a TV show and soon became a successful singer with hits like "Paper Roses" and "Till There Was You. " Her career flourished, leading her to perform a

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Jan 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Surprising Golden Globe Winners and What They Say About the Oscars

On Sunday night, the 82nd Golden Globe Awards had some unexpected winners. The Netflix musical "Emilia Pérez" and the long film "The Brutalist" both took home best picture prizes. "Emilia Pérez" is a Spanish-language, French-directed musical about a trans gangster. "The Brutalist" is a three-and-a-h

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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

Trump's Lawyers Fight to Delay Sentencing in Hush Money Case

In a recent twist to an old saga, Donald Trump's legal team is pushing for a pause in the hush money case stemming from his 2016 presidential campaign. The case revolves around a payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels, with the judge eager to wrap things up swiftly to serve justice. Trump's

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Dec 31 2024POLITICS

Two Texas GOP Representatives Cleared of Campaign Finance Misuse Allegations

Earlier this week, the House Ethics Committee wrapped up investigations into two Texas Republican congressmen, Wesley Hunt of Houston and Ronny Jackson of Amarillo. The committee found no intentional misuse of campaign funds for personal gain. The investigations began in March, sparked by allegation

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