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Joe Biden's Farewell Tour: A Quiet Exit on the Global Stage

November 20, 2024

President Joe Biden's last hurrah on the international stage was a low-key affair, marked by limited public engagements and a subdued demeanor at the G20 summit in Brazil and the APEC meeting in Peru. Biden's humble posture contrasted sharply with his confident stance three years ago at the G20 summ

politics

Gaetz's Alleged Escapades: Sex, Drugs, and 'Pretty Woman'

November 19, 2024

In the midst of allegations about a relationship with a 17-year-old, new claims have surfaced about former Congressman Matt Gaetz. According to his attorney, Gaetz paid two women to travel to New York in 2019. They were supposed to have sex with him and then enjoy a show of their choice. The women a

politics

Hong Kong's Democracy Leaders Face Long Jail Terms

November 19, 2024

More than 40 of Hong Kong’s prominent democracy advocates have been sentenced to prison in the city’s largest ever national security trial. This includes well-known figures like Joshua Wong, who led pro-democracy protests and shouted “I love Hong Kong” before his sentence. The sentences range from 5

crime

Police Officers in Hot Water: Fasting Through Mandatory Training

November 19, 2024

Imagine this: you're a police officer, and you've got a few hours of required online training to do. But instead of actually watching and learning, you decide to hit fast forward. That's what some officers in a certain state are accused of doing. The state's police training committee found out that

politics

Meet the New FCC Chief: Brendan Carr and His Plans

November 19, 2024

Brendan Carr, chosen by President Trump for the Federal Communications Commission's top job, hit the ground running by vowing to fight “censorship” by tech giants. In just an hour after his appointment, Carr declared his priorities via social media. Instead of focusing on broadband internet and wire

entertainment

Crime Thriller Bombay Noir Gets Producer Backing

November 19, 2024

Sai Pawar’s crime mystery “Bombay Noir” has snagged the support of Gene Klein, the producer behind “Suits L. A. ” Klein joins the project under his company P3 Media, teaming up with Adam Ciralsky. The ten-episode drama from 4 AM Film Studios follows an FBI agent, Vince Cunningham, as he investigates

health

What's the Deal with Protein Obsession?

November 19, 2024

Have you ever felt pressure to meat-up and hit your daily protein targets? It's everywhere – whether it's TikTok videos or people lugging around protein-infused drinks. But hold on a minute. Dr. Andrew Freeman, a cardiologist, says that in the US, it’s almost impossible to be protein deficient. You'

finance

Spirit Airlines: A Budget Pioneer's Bankruptcy Journey

November 18, 2024

Once a trailblazer in budget air travel, Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection. The airline faced a storm of issues: mounting losses, a failed merger, and changing consumer tastes. Despite these hurdles, Spirit aims to keep flying smoothly. "Keep booking, no worries! " said their CEO,

politics

The Rise of Conservative Media: A New Era

November 18, 2024

In the past decade, conservative media has boomed, with outlets like Sinclair Broadcast Group and One America News Network leading the charge. This growth coincided with Trump's 2022 presidential bid and Elon Musk's purchase of Twitter, which became a hotbed for right-wing messages. Musk even invest

education

Where Do Future Teachers Study?

November 18, 2024

Imagine this: over half of our future teachers are being trained in classical universities. Isn't that interesting? The type of university they attend, either a federal or regional one, plays a big role in shaping their careers. This study digs into the career goals and plans of students from differ