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election process

Kansas' Next Secretary of State: A Fresh Face in the Race

December 14, 2025

Jennifer Day, a former state representative, has joined the race for Kansas' secretary of state. She's one of two Democrats running, and she's already raised a good amount of money for her campaign. Day believes the role of secretary of state should be about helping people, not about politics. She

politics

Money Matters: A Closer Look at a Colorado Lawmaker's Campaign Spending

December 2, 2025

A Colorado lawmaker is under the microscope for how he spent campaign cash. Rep. Ron Weinberg is being investigated for possible campaign finance rule breaks. The state's Secretary of State's Office is looking into it after another Republican lawmaker, Rep. Brandi Bradley, filed a complaint. The co

politics

New York's Big Vote: Who's Leading the Mayor Race?

November 4, 2025

New York City is getting ready for a big vote on November 4. More than five million people can vote for the next mayor. Early voting just ended, and a lot of people showed up. Over 734, 000 early votes were cast, which is way more than in 2021. Right now, Zohran Mamdani is in the lead. He's a Democ

sports

Legendary Footballers Advance in Hall of Fame Race

October 23, 2025

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has narrowed down its list of senior candidates for the Class of 2026. Out of 52 contenders, 34 have made it to the next round. These players last took the field in the year 2000. A special committee reviewed the candidates and voted for their top 25 picks. The top 25,

politics

Who's in the Running for the Next UN Leader?

October 22, 2025

The United Nations is gearing up for a big change in 2027. A new Secretary-General will take the reins, and the process to pick this important leader is about to kick off. This role is like the CEO of the UN, overseeing thousands of staff and major peacekeeping efforts. The selection process is a b

entertainment

Why Mario Kart World Stuck to Mario Characters

June 22, 2025

The latest installment in the Mario Kart series, Mario Kart World, has a wide range of characters to choose from. But there's a catch: all of them are from the Mario universe. Fans of other Nintendo games might be wondering why characters like Link from The Legend of Zelda or Isabelle from Animal Cr

sports

Olympic Flag Football: The Big Task Ahead

May 21, 2025

The NFL has given the green light for its players to join the 2028 Olympic flag football event. This decision opens up a new chapter in the sport's history. The challenge now is to pick and train the best players for the games. This job is given to USA Football, the group in charge of international

entertainment

TV's Top Honors: The Peabody Awards and Their Impact

May 14, 2025

The Peabody Awards stand out in the world of TV and media. They are unique because they do not favor any specific platform. You cannot campaign for them. Instead, a small jury of 18 people decides the winners through unanimous agreement. This process sets them apart from other awards. The Universit

celebrities

The Big Star's Big Day in Court

May 12, 2025

The courtroom was buzzing with anticipation as the trial of Sean Combs, a well-known figure in the hip-hop world, kicked off. The first day was all about picking the jury, a process that started with a whopping three dozen potential jurors. Judge Arun Subramanian had his work cut out for him, grilli

crime

Hip-Hop Mogul's Courtroom Drama: A Star's Nervous Journey

May 10, 2025

A famous music executive, known as Sean Combs, faced a significant moment in his life as he prepared for his criminal trial. He admitted to feeling anxious while looking at the potential jurors who would decide his fate. This trial is about serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering