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opinion

The Latest Twists in Karen Read's Case

October 25, 2024

Ever heard of Karen Read? She's been making headlines again, and this time, she's taking her case straight to the public. That's right, she wants everyone to know her side of the story. But here's where it gets interesting: prosecutors want her dad to spill the beans in the retrial. Why, you ask? We

politics

Only 14% Back Putin's Foreign Policy, Poll Finds

October 25, 2024

A recent poll by independent group Chronicles discovered that only 14% of Russians actually support President Vladimir Putin's foreign policies. This result is surprising because most Russians say they support Putin overall. The survey talked to 800 people and had a small margin of error. It showed

politics

Should MCAS Stay? Governor and Public Have Different Views

October 19, 2024

Governor Maura Healey and her team are sticking to their stance: the MCAS test should stay as a high school graduation requirement. But polls are showing that the public isn’t on the same page. A recent survey by The Boston Globe and Suffolk University found that 58% of people want to remove the MCA

sports

Anthony Edwards' Views on Legendary Leaders in Basketball

October 16, 2024

Basketball player Anthony Edwards recently stirred up some controversy. He shared his thoughts on how players like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant treated their teammates. Edwards doesn't agree with their harsh leadership styles. He thinks today's players need a different approach. This led to a deba

lifestyle

Minnesota Restaurant Makes Waves with Kids and Alcohol Rule

October 15, 2024

A small eatery in Southern Minnesota named Bayside Saloon & Grill recently made headlines for a unique rule. They limit drink servings to customers with kids to just two drinks. The story began when a disgruntled customer complained about this policy. The restaurant then took to social media to stan

technology

AI Expert Yann LeCun: Fear of AI Taking Over Is Nonsense

October 15, 2024

Yann LeCun, a top researcher at Meta, has a simple message for those worried about AI taking over the world: chill out, it's not happening. He thinks the idea that AI will become smarter than humans and threaten our existence is just "ridiculous." LeCun, often called one of the "Godfathers of AI,"

politics

Political Polls: Harris and Trump Neck and Neck

October 14, 2024

In the latest political polls, Vice President Kamala Harris seems to be losing her edge against former President Donald Trump. Three major polls show that Harris' lead has been shrinking, with less than a month left until the election. The NBC News poll found that Harris has dropped six percentage p

business

Cloudflare's Stock Gets a Thumbs Up

October 12, 2024

Cloudflare, the tech giant known for its web infrastructure and security solutions, has gotten the green light from some analysts. Matthew Hedberg from RBC Capital recently raised his rating to "Buy" and set a price target of $99 for the company's stock. This is good news for Cloudflare, whose share

politics

Senator Vance's Weird Climate Comments: What Scientists Think

October 7, 2024

Senator JD Vance recently sparked a debate when he described climate science as “weird.” But what do scientists think about his remarks? They’re not impressed, that’s for sure. One expert even suggested that both Senator Vance and former President Trump are avoiding the truth. Another scientist beli

politics

VP Debate: Walz and Vance's Clashing Views on Trump and Harris

October 7, 2024

The recent vice presidential debate between Tim Walz and JD Vance was filled with differing opinions. Walz chose to spotlight Kamala Harris’s economic victories and pinpoint where Donald Trump fell short, while Vance commended Trump’s leadership skills and pointed fingers at Harris for current issue