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Kamala Harris Sets the Record Straight on Abortion Claims

October 7, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris recently tackled important issues affecting women in a lively chat on the popular podcast, "Call Her Daddy." Host Alex Cooper steered the conversation towards key topics like sexism at work, sexual assault, and abortion rights. Harris strongly refuted a false claim made

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Protesters Take to Boston's Streets for Gaza War Anniversary

October 7, 2024

Thousands of people gathered in Boston to protest the ongoing war in Gaza, marking the first anniversary of a Hamas attack on Israel. The protesters temporarily blocked traffic on Storrow Drive, holding signs and chanting slogans. They called for an end to the war and for the United States to stop s

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Election Promises: The Billion-Dollar Question

October 7, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both making big promises to voters. Harris wants to make housing and healthcare more affordable, while Trump aims to support manufacturers and give tax relief. But these plans come with a hefty price tag. A new study says that Harris

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Chicago Mayor Johnson: Reshaping the School Board, Seeking Budget Solutions

October 7, 2024

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced that his entire hand-picked Board of Education will be stepping down. This has sparked criticism from 41 out of 50 aldermen, who warn of further instability in the school district. They're demanding a hearing before new board members are appointed on Monda

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Gaza's Relentless Year: A Story of War, Hunger, and Children's Cries

October 7, 2024

Over the past year, Gaza has faced unending attacks from Israel. The most recent significant event was an airstrike in Abasan al-Kabira on October 7, 2023, where one family suffered the loss of 18 members, including children and women. The bombing was in response to earlier attacks by Palestinian mi

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New School Board Members Named After Chicago's Political Shakeup

October 7, 2024

In a swift move, Mayor Brandon Johnson has picked six fresh faces for Chicago's Board of Education. This comes right after the entire board's sudden resignation last week, which left city officials scratching their heads. The new members include environmental activist Olga Bautista, political consul

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Arms Dealer's Comeback: Weapons for Yemen Rebels?

October 7, 2024

You might remember Viktor Bout, the Russian arms dealer who got into trouble over weapons sales a while back. Well, he's apparently diving back into the business after being released in a big prisoner swap two years ago. According to reports, he's trying to sell automatic weapons worth millions to t

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Texas vs. Biden: Supreme Court Weighs In on Emergency Abortion Care

October 7, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, the Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from the Biden administration in a legal tussle with Texas over emergency room abortion care. This decision leaves the lower court's ruling favoring Texas still standing. The case revolves around whether federal law on

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Supreme Court Upholds Texas Emergency Abortion Ban

October 7, 2024

In a surprising move, the Supreme Court has decided to keep in place a Texas law that prevents hospitals from performing emergency abortions. The justices didn't explain their reasoning, but they didn't disagree with a lower court order either. This is big news because Texas has some of the toughest

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Harris and Trump's Economic Plans: Costs, Consequences, and Gaps

October 7, 2024

Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have ambitious economic plans for the future. Harris focuses on extending tax cuts, expanding credits, and bolstering public services, with a price tag of around $9.7 trillion. She aims to offset these costs with increased taxes on corporations and wealthy individ