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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Voter Registration Group Jolt Hits Pause on Texas AG Investigation

Recently, a Texas-based group called Jolt, which aims to boost Latinos' civic involvement, won a small victory in court. This lets them continue voter registration without fear of state shutdown. The pause comes after a federal judge ruled that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s investigation tool

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Oct 25 2024CELEBRITIES

Why Martha Stewart Says No to ‘The Golden Bachelorette’

Martha Stewart, known for her cooking prowess, isn't interested in finding love on a dating reality show. In a recent appearance on "Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, " she was asked about joining "The Golden Bachelorette. " Stewart's response was a firm "Absolutely not. " When host Andy Cohe

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Russian Troops Advance in Ukraine: A New Look at the Frontline

Lately, Russian troops have been making headway around the town of Selydove in eastern Ukraine. The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has mapped out these recent developments, showing significant gains by Russian forces. Footage from Tuesday and Wednesday reveals that Russian troops, including el

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Oct 25 2024CRIME

Key Bridge Collapse Settlement Reaches Over $100 Million

In a recent turn of events, two companies that own and operate the cargo ship Dali have agreed to pay over $100 million to settle a civil claim brought by the United States. The collision with the Key Bridge led to a significant disaster, and now, Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Priva

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Oct 25 2024ENVIRONMENT

Bridge Collapse Aftermath: State Seeks $100M from Ship Owners

The Department of Justice has recently secured a settlement worth over $100 million from the owners and operators of a ship responsible for the collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore. This event has left the state struggling to hold those accountable. The lawsuit aims to prevent taxpayers from foot

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Oct 24 2024CELEBRITIES

Leo and Vittoria's NYC Walkabout: A Rare Glimpse

Leonardo DiCaprio and his model girlfriend, Vittoria Ceretti, were recently seen holding hands during a casual stroll in New York City. The couple, who have been sparking romance rumors since August, were spotted on October 23 walking through the city with Leo keeping a low profile in a baseball cap

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Turkey's Response to Terror: Strikes in Syria and Iraq

Turkey's defense minister said the country struck suspected Kurdish militant targets in Syria and Iraq for a second straight day. These strikes followed a deadly attack on the capital's main defense company. The attack claimed the lives of five people and injured several others. Turkish officials b

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Oct 24 2024FINANCE

Stock Market Movers: What’s Hot and What’s Not on Thursday?

Thursday, October 24, was a day full of surprises in the stock market. The S&P 500 was trying to bounce back from a losing streak, thanks to lower bond yields. This gave some relief to stocks, which had been suffering from rising yields despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to ease monetary policy.

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Trump's Team in House: Elections Under New Scrutiny

House Republicans have hired two former Trump officials involved in the 2020 fake elector scheme for their committee overseeing elections. Joshua Findlay and Thomas Lane, who worked on the Trump campaign's legal team, are now advising the House on election law. This move comes as the House prepares

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Oct 24 2024CRIME

Settlements for Guevara Cases: $24. 1 Million Approved

The finance committee of Cook County Board has given the go-ahead for a $24. 1 million settlement concerning cases linked to Detective Reynaldo Guevara, who has been accused of misconduct. The University of Michigan's National Registry of Exonerations estimates that more than 40 people were wrongly

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