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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

Nine Trump Voters Weigh In on Kamala Harris for President

In May 2023, a group of 12 women voters from swing states who had supported Donald Trump in the 2020 election were interviewed to gauge their stance on a rematch between Trump and President Biden. They were enthusiastic about Trump, with 11 out of 12 predicting his victory. However, half of them als

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Oct 17 2024EDUCATION

Columbia Professor Faces Campus Ban After Anti-Israel Protest Clash

Last week, Columbia University banned a professor named Shai Davidai from campus. The ban happened after he argued with anti-Israel protesters and had heated exchanges with school leaders on the anniversary of a deadly attack on Israel by Hamas. The school claims Davidai harassed some faculty member

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Oct 17 2024HEALTH

Health Nuts Protest Kellogg's: Ditch the Dyes!

Imagine a bunch of health-conscious folks and parents gathering outside Kellogg's HQ in Michigan. They're not happy with the colorful stuff in their kids' cereal. We're talking about artificial dyes and preservatives in Froot Loops and Apple Jacks. They've got over 400,000 signatures on petitions, d

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Oct 16 2024SCIENCE

Exploring Europa: Jupiter's Ocean Moon

Imagine a place with more water than all of Earth's oceans combined, hidden beneath a thick layer of ice. This isn't some far-fetched dream; it's Europa, one of Jupiter’s many moons. NASA's exciting journey to this icy world started with the launch of the Europa Clipper from Florida's Cape Canaveral

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Georgia Sees Massive Voter Turnout on Day One of Early Voting

On Tuesday, Georgia made history with a record-breaking number of voters hitting the polls on the first day of early voting. Officials reported over 300,000 ballots cast, easily surpassing the previous record from 2020, which was a little over 136,000 votes. This surge in voter turnout is fascinatin

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Michelle Obama's Atlanta Rally: Boosting Youth and Minority Voter Turnout

Former first lady Michelle Obama is set to lead a rally in Atlanta, just before the November 5 election. The event, hosted by her nonpartisan group When We All Vote, aims to energize young voters and voters of color. Atlanta was chosen for its diversity, with a significant Black population and growi

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Oct 16 2024FINANCE

Why Keeping Cash in Payment Apps Might Not Be Smart

Connor Tomasko from Chicago is a money management enthusiast who's urging people to be cautious about keeping money in payment apps. While these apps, like Venmo and Cash App, are easy to use, they don't offer the same protections as banks. For instance, funds in these apps aren't usually insured by

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Will Biden's Legacy Hurt Harris' Chance at the White House?

President Joe Biden's unpopularity is a big deal. His policies, like the border situation and the economy, haven't been well-received. Even though he's not on the ballot, his shadow looms large. His vice president, Kamala Harris, is trying to win the election, but Biden's low approval rating is maki

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

The Big Spend: Why Harris Campaign is Going All Out on Facebook Ads

Ever wondered why a presidential campaign would spend millions on a Facebook page with barely any followers? Kamala Harris's presidential campaign has shelled out over $11 million to promote a Facebook page called “The Daily Scroll.” This page isn’t some secret news outlet; it’s a way for the campai

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Oct 15 2024POLITICS

Ex-Secretary Esper Warns: Trump’s Military Threats Shouldn’t Be Ignored

Mark Esper, the former Secretary of Defense, has a stark warning for the public: take Donald Trump's comments about using the military against Americans seriously. Esper, who was part of Trump's administration, shared his thoughts on CNN's "The Source" on Monday. He recalled a time in the summer of

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