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California recently passed a law aiming to stabilize gas prices. But Arizona might face higher prices due to this new rule. The law gives California power to require refineries to keep extra fuel. This is meant to prevent sudden price spikes when refineries shut down for maintenance. Arizona's Gover

Kamala Harris's Suburban Strategy in Pennsylvania

Vice President Kamala Harris is betting big on the suburbs to win Pennsylvania. Her campaign team believes that by making gains among educated suburbanites, they can flip key areas from red to blue. Recent polls show Harris leading in these suburbs, a significant shift from Joe Biden's performance i

The Evolution of Voting: From Shouting to Machines

Long ago, in the early days of the United States, voting wasn't a quiet, private affair. The first presidential elections, held from 1788 to 1789, involved only white men shouting out their candidates' names publicly. This method, known as viva voce or voice voting, was the norm for nearly half a ce

Trump Challenges Harris' Health, Keeps Own Records Secret

On Monday morning, former President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to question Vice President Kamala Harris' cognitive abilities. He suggested she should take a test to prove her mental stamina and agility. This comes after Harris released her medical report over the weekend, which showed she's f

Vice President Kamala Harris' Campaign Focuses on Empowering Black Men

Vice President Kamala Harris has rolled out a new plan aimed at supporting Black men across various aspects of life. This agenda, unveiled on Monday, includes measures to assist entrepreneurs, educators, and those involved in digital currencies. It also addresses health issues that disproportionatel

Election 2024: Trump vs. Harris - Where They Stand on Key Issues

This year's presidential election is set to make history. Voters face a big choice: should they bring back former President Donald Trump, or elect Kamala Harris as the first female president? Both candidates have different views on crucial topics like abortion, foreign policy, healthcare, housing, i

Politicians Court Voters in Close Election Race

As the US election gets closer, Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris hit the campaign trail on Sunday to gain support in key states. In North Carolina, Harris challenged her rival at Greenville's Black church, accusing them of spreading false information about hurricanes Helene and Mil

China Flexes Muscles with Taiwan Drills

China has kicked off major military drills around Taiwan, calling it a “stern warning” against the island's independence push. Taiwan's Defense Ministry condemned the exercises as “unreasonable provocation.” The drills, dubbed Joint Sword-2024B, involve China’s army, navy, air force, and rocket forc

Vice President Harris' Plan to Empower Black Entrepreneurs

Vice President Kamala Harris is rolling out a new plan to support Black-owned businesses, particularly focusing on Black men. This comes as former President Donald Trump sees increasing support from Black voters. Her latest initiative promises loans of up to $20,000, which can be forgiven, for entre

Harris Aims to Empower Black Men with New Economic Plans