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Trump's Fox Town Hall: A Casual Chat on Democrats and Democracy

October 16, 2024

Former President Donald Trump took center stage at a Fox News town hall, this time in front of an all-female audience in Cumming, Georgia. He didn't hold back, launching into a tirade against Democrats. He labeled them as "dangerous" and "evil," going so far as to say they're "Marxists, communists,

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Voting Machines: A Young Person's Guide to How They Work

October 16, 2024

Voting is a big deal in the U.S., but it can be a bit confusing. With different voting methods and lots of new faces running for office, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But don't worry, using a voting machine is pretty simple once you know how. You might have heard of mail-in voting, where you can v

business

The Search for Calamansi: A Challenge for Chicago's Filipino Chefs

October 16, 2024

Filipino food is gaining popularity in Chicago, but finding key ingredients like calamansi, a citrus fruit, is tough. This small citrus is crucial to Filipino cuisine, but supply issues make it hard to get. Chefs like Joseph Fontelera from Boonie’s Filipino Restaurant and Melvin Reyes from Mano Mode

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US Warns Israel: Improve Gaza Aid or Risk Losing Military Support

October 15, 2024

The Biden administration recently sent a strong message to Israel, asking for urgent action to enhance the humanitarian situation in Gaza. In a letter signed by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, the US demanded that Israel take steps within the next 30 days to

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Electing Season Heats Up: Harris and Trump Tour Pennsylvania

October 15, 2024

In Pennsylvania, the major players of the 2024 presidential race are making their moves. Vice President Kamala Harris is making her 10th stop in the state, this time in the town of Erie. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump is heading to the Philadelphia suburbs. Both are trying to sway undecide

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Three Economists Win Nobel for Work on Global Inequality

October 14, 2024

Meet the economists Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson - they just won the Nobel Prize for their fascinating work on global economic inequality. These guys are from MIT and the University of Chicago, but none of them were born in the US. They've been looking into how colonialism shape

health

Missing Cancer Diagnoses: A Hidden Pandemic Legacy

October 14, 2024

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors are warning that around 130,000 people in the United States might be living with undiagnosed advanced cancer. This alarming figure emerged from a study conducted by researchers at Case Western University. The disruptions caused by the pandemic, such as

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Senate Races Heat Up: Republicans Eye Gains with Election Near

October 14, 2024

With just a few weeks until the big election day, the fight for key Senate seats is intense. Republicans are hoping to flip the upper chamber and need to win some tight races to do so. Currently, Democrats have a small edge with 48 seats and three independents who side with them. There are 49 Republ

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Why Are Black Men Blamed for Democratic Party Troubles?

October 12, 2024

Former President Obama recently sparked controversy by suggesting that Black men aren't enthusiastic about voting for Vice President Kamala Harris. He implied that these men might be hesitant to support a woman president, which has caused quite a stir. This assumption, however, doesn't hold up. Back

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Was Trump Really a Great President? Let’s Look at the Facts

October 11, 2024

Many people believe that Donald Trump was a good president. But is that true? Let's take a closer look at his record. First, the economy. Trump left the U.S. with a huge deficit, the largest in history. He cut taxes and spent a lot, leaving a debt that our kids and grandkids will have to pay off. T