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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

The Strange Case of Louisiana's Voting Maps

Louisiana's congressional map has been a messy legal battle. A judge said the old map was racist and ordered a new one with more Black-majority districts. But another court said the new map is also illegal. Now, the Supreme Court has to sort out this confusing fight. They might change the rules for

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

John Oliver's Election Day Message: Why Voting Matters

On YouTube, John Oliver from Last Week Tonight shared his final thoughts on the U. S. presidential election. He urged viewers, especially those who feel frustrated with the Biden/Harris administration's handling of Israel, to vote for Kamala Harris. Some Muslim and Arab voices, despite their pain, d

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Gaga's Last-Minute Push for Harris in Pennsylvania

Lady Gaga is stepping up to support Kamala Harris on the eve of the 2024 presidential election. She'll be in Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state, to encourage voting for the Harris-Walz ticket. The superstar made a quick video announcement on Instagram, saying, “It’s time to get ready to vote — I’ll

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Nov 04 2024CELEBRITIES

Why Celebrities Can't Keep Quiet Anymore

Back in the '90s, Michael Jordan refused to endorse a political candidate, famously saying "Republicans buy sneakers too. " At the time, celebrities could stay mum on politics and not ruffle too many feathers. Those days are gone. Take singer Chappell Roan and former President George W. Bush, who r

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Trump's Unusual Speech: Talks About Violence, Challenges 2020 Loss

Former President Donald Trump recently gave a surprising and heated speech. The rally took place in Pennsylvania, just two days before the 2024 election. Trump talked openly about journalists being shot and suggested it might be better if they were harmed. He also brought up his 2020 election loss t

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Pennsylvania's Small Businesses: A Mixed Bag Before Election

Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state in the upcoming election, is seeing mixed results for its small businesses. Economic growth is happening, but prices are also going up. Real GDP in the state rose by 2. 5% this year, which is on par with national averages. However, prices in the Philadelphia area

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Former President Trump's Stance on Vaccines: What's Next?

Former President Donald Trump has been making waves with his recent comments about vaccines. In a phone interview with NBC News, he hinted that he might consider banning certain vaccines if he's re-elected. Trump has been vocal about his support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who has been known to spre

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Nov 03 2024POLITICS

North Carolina: The Battleground State Trump Can't Afford to Lose

As the U. S. presidential election campaign nears its end, the focus is sharply on North Carolina. Both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris believe this state could significantly influence the election's outcome. Trump, who previously won North Carolina in two consecutive

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Nov 03 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Kamala Harris on SNL: A Late-Night Campaign Stop

In the final push before the election, Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprising detour to New York City. She wasn't there for a typical campaign stop, but to appear on "Saturday Night Live. " After a quick trip from North Carolina on Air Force Two, Harris landed at LaGuardia Airport and headed

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Nov 03 2024POLITICS

Governor Burgum's Double Standard: A Look at Campaign Rhetoric

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum recently sparked a debate by criticizing President Joe Biden's comments about a comedian's joke at a Trump rally, while downplaying similar remarks made by former President Donald Trump. The comedy show at Trump's New York rally featured Tony Hinchcliffe, who joked

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