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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Jokes at Trump Rally Spark Outrage Among Puerto Ricans

Last weekend's Donald Trump rally in New York brought controversy after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made racist remarks about Puerto Rico. Some of his jokes included calling it "a floating island of garbage in the ocean". Many Puerto Ricans were disgusted and appalled by these comments, feeling they r

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Oct 29 2024CELEBRITIES

Rob Dempsey, Christian Radio Host, Dies a Week after Cancer Announcement

Christian radio host Rob Dempsey passed away at 57, just one week after he revealed to his fans that he had stage 3 bladder cancer. His radio station, HisAir, announced the news on Facebook. Dempsey had been with the station for 24 years. He died after experiencing cardiac arrest during emergency su

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Single Black Women Navigate Post-Roe v. Wade World

The Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade reversal on June 24, 2022, has significantly altered the reproductive healthcare landscape in the U. S. With 14 states banning abortion, many women are reevaluating their love lives, sexual practices, and family planning. Black women, in particular, are feeling the he

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Trump's Presidential Hopes vs. Sentencing: A Legal Dilemma

There's a big question mark over Donald Trump's future, and it's not just about the upcoming election. He's due for sentencing on November 26 in a New York fraud case, and legal experts are divided on how this might play out. Trump was found guilty of 34 counts of falsifying business records related

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Oct 29 2024BUSINESS

Which Industries Stand to Gain or Lose the Most from the Presidential Election?

The upcoming U. S. presidential election could significantly impact several industries. Let's explore which ones are at stake. Big banks could soon need more capital to protect against financial shocks, which might affect their profits and lending ability. The winner of the election could determine

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Oct 28 2024ENVIRONMENT

Reps Take on Invasive Species: A New Plan to Save Hawaii's Nature

In the United States, invasive species are causing big problems. U. S. Rep. Ed Case and U. S. Rep. James Moylan are doing something about it. They've introduced a new law called the Invasive Species Response Act. This law aims to help the government fight invasive species better. Hawaii is facing a

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Oct 28 2024BUSINESS

Trade Wars: Who Wins, Who Loses?

Tariffs can really slow down economic growth, making a country less rich than it could be. Free trade helps boost wealth by letting nations make things they're best at. The U. S. excels at making advanced planes, like those from Boeing, and high-tech chips, like ones made by Nvidia. Plus, it's cheap

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Oct 28 2024ENTERTAINMENT

California's Film Boost: Gov. Newsom Wants More Tax Breaks

Governor Gavin Newsom has come up with a new plan to help California's film industry stay strong. He wants to increase the amount of money given as tax credits to movie and TV productions from $330 million to $750 million each year. This could start as early as July 2025, if the state's lawmakers ag

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Oct 27 2024POLITICS

Georgian Election: Dispute & Disillusionment

Georgians awoke to a divided nation on Sunday. The Central Election Commission announced that the ruling Georgian Dream party won Saturday’s parliamentary election, sparking outrage from opposition parties who claim the vote was rigged. With 99% of precincts reporting, Georgian Dream secured 54. 8%

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Oct 27 2024POLITICS

Election Signals from the Stock Market

As the US presidential election nears, all eyes are on the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Initially, Harris seemed to have the upper hand, but the stock market tells a different story. Investors are anxious about the election, and some believe that a stable market in the week leading u

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