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Oct 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

My Favorite Streaming Stick: Roku 4K for Prime Day

Streaming has become the new norm for home entertainment. It's no wonder my Roku Streaming Stick 4K is my go-to device. This tiny gadget manages all my streaming services in one place and even keeps track of where I left off in my favorite shows. And guess what? For Prime Day in October, you can gra

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Election Promises: The Billion-Dollar Question

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both making big promises to voters. Harris wants to make housing and healthcare more affordable, while Trump aims to support manufacturers and give tax relief. But these plans come with a hefty price tag. A new study says that Harris

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Chicago Mayor Johnson: Reshaping the School Board, Seeking Budget Solutions

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced that his entire hand-picked Board of Education will be stepping down. This has sparked criticism from 41 out of 50 aldermen, who warn of further instability in the school district. They're demanding a hearing before new board members are appointed on Monda

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

AT&T Exits Entertainment, Sells DirecTV Stake for $7. 6 Billion

AT&T is stepping away from the entertainment scene. It's selling its majority stake in satellite TV provider DirecTV to private equity firm TPG Partners for a whopping $7.6 billion. This move comes more than 10 years after AT&T bought DirecTV for $48.5 billion, aiming to boost its video subscriber b

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Unicorn Faire Promotes Internal Candidate to New CFO Role

Faire, a San Francisco-based wholesale marketplace, has recently shuffled its leadership. The startup, known for connecting independent retailers with global brands, has promoted Jason Lee to the role of CFO. Lee, who joined Faire around a year and a half ago as the VP of finance, has an impressive

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Oct 06 2024BUSINESS

Truth Social's COO Steps Down Amid Share Transfer Ruling

Recently, there's been some shake-ups at Truth Social, the social media platform started by former President Donald Trump. The company just lost its chief operating officer, Andrew Northwall, who resigned last month. This news came along with another big change - a court ruling that requires the com

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Is Christian Influence in Politics Really a Problem?

There's been a lot of talk lately about "Christian Nationalism" and how it's supposedly threatening American democracy. But let’s step back for a moment. Everyone has values, right? And Christians are no different—their values come from the Bible. Voting based on those values isn’t trying to force b

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Oct 04 2024BUSINESS

Big Money Moves in Music: How Executives Cash In

Ever wonder how the bigwigs in the music industry rake in their millions? Well, it's not just about showing up to work every day. Lucian Grainge, the top dog at Universal Music Group (UMG), recently snagged a cool $150.3 million. That's way more than James Dolan, who came in second with a still impr

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Oct 03 2024POLITICS

The Justice Department's Dilemma: Politics and Prosecution Entwined

The US government is at a crossroads as the presidential election approaches, with the Justice Department navigating a treacherous balance between politics and prosecution. The department is facing intense scrutiny over its handling of cases involving high-profile figures, particularly former Presid

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Oct 02 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Disney's New Game Plan: Merging Studios and a Fresh Leader

So, you know how sometimes your favorite ice cream shop changes its flavors? Well, Disney is doing something similar. They're shaking things up to save some cash. ABC Signature has joined forces with 20th Television, meaning one studio will handle all the scripted stuff for both ABC and Hulu. And wh

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