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Israeli Prime Minister’s Office Leak: Ripple Effects on Gaza War Deal

November 5, 2024

What started as a leak from the Israeli prime minister's office has turned into a major scandal. The leak, involving classified intelligence, might have hurt efforts to negotiate a hostage deal in the Gaza war. Four people were arrested, including Eliezer Feldstein, a media adviser in the prime mini

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Empty Seats at Trump's Final Rallies: A Sign of Waning Support?

November 5, 2024

Former U. S. President Donald Trump recently embarked on a four-rally tour across three states. His first stop was in Raleigh, North Carolina's J. S. Dorton Arena, where many seats sat empty during his 90-minute speech. Despite Trump's frequent boasts about crowd sizes, his final campaign push wasn'

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Voting Before the Big Day: What We're Seeing

November 5, 2024

Early voting is nearly over, with over 78 million votes already cast in 47 states and D. C. This gives us a preview of who's voting early, but it's not a crystal ball for the election results. We can't see who people voted for, and it doesn't include everyone who'll vote on Tuesday. Let's dive into

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No More Fees for School Lunch Payments: A Helpful Change

November 5, 2024

Imagine trying to feed your kids healthy meals at school, but every time you add money to their account, you're charged a fee. That's what many low-income families face. But good news! The USDA has decided to ban these fees, starting from the 2027-28 school year. This rule will help families who mak

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Stock Market Hints: Will Kamala Harris Win in 2024?

November 5, 2024

Have you ever wondered if the stock market can predict who will win the next presidential election? Well, according to something called the "Presidential Predictor, " the answer might be yes! This predictor looks at how the S&P 500 index performs in the three months before the election. If it goes u

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Musk's Million Dollar Giveaway: Court Says Yes, but Why?

November 5, 2024

A Pennsylvania judge recently ruled that Elon Musk's daily $1 million giveaway to voters can keep running. This isn't a game-changer though, since the giveaway ends tomorrow on Election Day. Philadelphia's District Attorney, Larry Krasner, argued that this sweepstakes violates state lottery laws, bu

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Georgia’s Election Day Count: Late Ballots on Hold

November 5, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, Georgia's top court has decided that voters in Cobb County who received their ballots late won't have their votes counted if they're received after Election Day. This ruling, which supports the position of the Republican National Committee (RNC), means that these ball

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Soldiers Ready as U. S. Prepares for Contentious Election Day

November 5, 2024

As the 2024 U. S. presidential election approaches, many states have put their National Guard troops on standby or activated them. Around 18 states and Washington, D. C. , have taken this step, making a total of nearly 800 service members ready for duty. These soldiers include cyber specialists and

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Voting Hurdles: Pennsylvania's Last-Minute Ballot Challenges

November 5, 2024

Just before the election, a small group in Pennsylvania targeted thousands of mail-in ballots. They aimed to reject votes from overseas and people with mail forwarding. This happened in over a dozen counties, causing a stir among voting rights groups and election officials. Some counties dismissed t

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The Health Election: Six Major Issues Hanging in the Balance

November 5, 2024

The upcoming election is a big deal for healthcare in the US. We're talking about six major issues that could see big changes depending on who wins. First, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premiums. Right now, there are extra subsidies that make insurance cheaper, but they're set to expire in 2025. Vi