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Dec 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Airbnb's New Year's Eve Plan: No Parties Allowed!

This New Year's Eve, Airbnb is stepping up its game to keep parties at bay. The short-term rental giant is using some fancy tech to make sure your vacation spot stays peaceful. They're calling it "machine learning, " which helps them figure out if a booking might cause trouble. Factors like how long

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

Senator Ernst's Conflict Over Trump's Cabinet Pick

Senator Joni Ernst from Iowa is worried that she might have a tough time in the upcoming 2026 re-election. Why? Because of the conflicts around President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth. Ernst is feeling the heat from Republican activists who want her to back Trump's

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Nov 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

Are Apple's MagSafe Accessories Worth Buying?

In 2020, Apple debuted MagSafe, promising a world of innovative iPhone accessories. Four years later, the reality is different. Instead of a boom in new products, we're mostly seeing the same old things: chargers, cases, and a couple of unique items. With the iPhone 16 out and the holidays coming, l

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Nov 21 2024LIFESTYLE

Tipping Cleaners, Leftovers, and Prayer Circles: Navigating Social Norms

So, you're wondering about tipping house cleaners who only visit once a year, right? Your husband thinks it's too expensive, but you believe it's the right thing to do. Guess what? You're right! It may seem like a lot, but it's all about showing appreciation for their hard work. Think about it—they

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Nov 21 2024POLITICS

Voting in the 2019 EU Elections: How Our Feelings About the EU Influence Our Choices

The 2019 European Parliament elections were a big deal, and not just because of who got elected. They showed something important about how we feel about the EU and how that affects who we vote for. You see, EU attitudes aren't just one thing – they're complicated and different for each person. And t

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Nov 16 2024BUSINESS

90 Years of Fun: Community Favorite Party Supply Store Closes Doors

Imagine walking into a store that feels like Disneyland, where kids' eyes light up with the joy of a party zone. That's what Vine American, a beloved party supply store in Hollywood, has been for the past 90 years. This gem has been a go-to for every special occasion, but now it's time to say goodby

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Nov 13 2024POLITICS

Governor Healey Criticizes Moulton’s Trans Comments

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey recently expressed her frustration with US Representative Seth Moulton’s remarks about transgender athletes. Healey, one of the country’s first openly lesbian governors, believes the Democratic Party should discuss its election defeat openly, but without targeting

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Woke Politics: Did It Cost Democrats the Election?

On Monday's "Morning Joe" show, co-hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough read aloud a New York Times column by Maureen Dowd. The column argued that the Democratic Party's focus on identity politics, often called "woke" politics, hurt their chances in the 2024 election. Dowd wrote that this focus

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Rep. Seth Moulton's Blunt Message: Democrats Need to Debate Trans Athlete Issue

Massachusetts Representative Seth Moulton, a Democrat, has ignited controversy by questioning his party's stance on allowing transgender women athletes to compete in girls' sports. He believes Democrats avoid debate on such sensitive topics to prevent offense. Moulton, a father of two daughters, exp

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Republicans Nearing Senate Control with Key Wins

In a major election night, Republicans are close to securing a majority in the US Senate. They flipped seats in West Virginia and Ohio, where businessman Bernie Moreno won against long-term Senator Sherrod Brown. Gov. Jim Justice, known for his lively persona and pet bulldog, took West Virginia. Wit

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