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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Election Day: Why Results Might Take Time

Today is Election Day in the United States. Millions of voters are expected to cast their ballots, adding to the over 77 million who already voted early. While election officials are working hard to ensure a smooth process, delays in results are possible. Long lines, power outages, or issues with vo

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Nov 06 2024CRYPTO

Bitcoin: The Rollercoaster Ride of Crypto King

Bitcoin, the trailblazer of cryptocurrencies, is valued at over $1. 1 trillion, making it the most popular digital coin. On November 5, 2024, its price hit $68, 791. 26, a slight increase from the previous day. Compared to a year ago, Bitcoin has nearly doubled in value. Originally intended for pay

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Nov 06 2024SCIENCE

Mysterious Lights Over Duluth: What Were They?

Last Wednesday night, just before Halloween, Duluth residents spotted an unusual sight in the sky. An object, described as having a green glow, silently moved across the night sky. A video shared by a friend from upper Lincoln Park showed this peculiar event. People took to Reddit to discuss and fig

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Putin's First Peace Offer: A Closer Look

In early 2022, Russia presented Ukraine with a peace treaty that seemed more like a demand for surrender. The treaty, known as the Treaty on the Settlement of the Situation in Ukraine and Ukraine's Neutrality, was given to the Ukrainian delegation in March. It included a long list of one-sided condi

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Courts Allow DOJ to Watch Polls in Missouri and Texas

Two states, Missouri and Texas, tried to keep the Justice Department (DOJ) from sending lawyers to monitor polls on Election Day. They said it would interfere with their own election authorities. However, federal judges didn't agree. In Missouri, the DOJ has the right to monitor polls as part of a d

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Meet and Greet: Ricky Martin's Teens Meet Kamala Harris

On Monday, Ricky Martin, the famous singer, and his 16-year-old twins, Matteo and Valentino, had a special encounter. They met Kamala Harris, the 60-year-old vice president, backstage at a rally in Philadelphia. The three of them smiled for a photo, captured by Ricky's Instagram. Ricky, 52, dressed

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Florida Voters Reject Abortion Rights Amendment

In Florida's 2024 election, a ballot measure aimed at enshrining abortion rights in the state's constitution fell short. Known as Amendment 4, the proposal needed 60% voter approval to pass, but it didn't make the cut. This is a significant loss for reproductive rights advocates in a state that tend

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Nov 06 2024OPINION

Why the Electoral College Matters

The United States has always been a mix of different interests, which might look like a split between 'red' and 'blue' during elections. This diversity was something the Founding Fathers knew about, and they designed the government to handle it. Power is divided between the branches of government a

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Nov 06 2024BUSINESS

Streaming Battle: Fubo Claims Sports Venture Gives Giants an Unfair Edge

Are some big companies in the streaming world playing fair? That's the question at the heart of a legal battle between Fubo, a smaller streaming service, and media giants Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery. At the center of the debate is Venu Sports, a new streaming service backed by these gian

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Nov 06 2024EDUCATION

Voting for Chicago's School Board: What You Need to Know

This year, Chicago voters will do something new on their ballots: choose 10 members for the Chicago Board of Education. The board is tripling in size from seven to 21, and soon all members will be voted in by the people, not just picked by the mayor. Why the change? After years of pressure, state le

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