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Oct 28 2024POLITICS

Foreign Influence in U. S. Elections: What to Watch For

As the U. S. election draws near, foreign countries like Russia, China, and Iran are stepping up their efforts to sway voters. Microsoft's recent report highlights that these countries are using fake videos, social media campaigns, and disinformation to try and influence the outcome. For instance, R

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Oct 28 2024POLITICS

Cyber Meddling: Russia, China, and Iran's Election Plans

It's no secret that foreign countries are stirring up trouble online ahead of the US election. Microsoft's Threat Analysis Center (MTAC) is warning that Russia, China, and Iran are all stepping up their online campaigns. Russia is busy bad-mouthing Vice President Kamala Harris with fake videos. Thes

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Oct 27 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Math Genius Meets Spies in New Streaming Show

Get ready for a thrilling adventure where math and espionage collide! Prime Target, a new show on Apple TV+, is set to launch on January 25, 2025. This series follows a brilliant math student, Edward Brooks, who's on the brink of a discovery that could revolutionize computer security. He finds himse

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Oct 27 2024POLITICS

Inside the Political Storm: Sean Stone's Documentary on Trump's Russia Controversy

Actor and filmmaker Sean Stone has just released a six-part documentary series called All the President’s Men. This series is airing on Tucker Carlson Network and dives into the political conspiracy surrounding former President Donald Trump. Instead of focusing on a political narrative, Stone sees t

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Oct 27 2024POLITICS

Could a War in Iran Start a Global Conflict?

Imagine this: a Saturday morning attack by Israel on Iran. This might seem like a local issue, right? Wrong. It could pull the U. S. into a regional war and drag other big players like Russia into the mix. The U. S. isn't stopping Israel from pushing the envelope, and it's just emboldening them. Rus

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Oct 27 2024HEALTH

Kids and 'White Lung': The Sneaky Pneumonia Spread

You might have heard about a sudden increase in a type of pneumonia among kids in the US. This isn't your typical pneumonia; it's called walking pneumonia or 'white lung' pneumonia. It's caused by a bacteria named Mycoplasma pneumonia. Kids between two and four years old, who were born during the CO

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Israel Strikes Back: A Look at the Recent Conflict with Iran

Early Saturday morning, Israel decided to hit back at Iran with a series of military strikes. These strikes were in response to a ballistic missile attack that Iran launched on Israel on October 1st. The Israeli military described the strikes as precise hits on military targets in Iran. However, the

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Middle East in Turmoil: Israel Strikes Iran, Amidst Regional Tension

Israel launched surprise airstrikes on Iran early Saturday, targeting military facilities that produce missiles and surface-to-air missile sites. This escalation heightens tensions between the longtime enemies, with the region already facing violence from militant groups backed by Iran. Lebanon has

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Why QAnon’s Influence Lives On

Ever since its peak in 2020, the once-prominent conspiracy theory QAnon has faded from public view. But don't be fooled—its beliefs are still alive and well, quietly infiltrating our political discourse. Jesselyn Cook, a journalist and Harvard University fellow, explains that the extreme ideas of QA

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Oct 26 2024POLITICS

Voting Rumors: How Social Media Spreads Election Myths

In the final days before a big election, false information about voting is swirling around social media. These lies, spread by people like former President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk, are making many voters doubt if elections are fair. Some voters believe non-citizens are voting, or

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