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Virginia's Voter Rolls: A Pre-Election Scramble

October 30, 2024

In a quick turn of events, the Supreme Court has given Virginia the go-ahead to clean up its voter rolls just before the election. This means that some folks who might have been removed by mistake can still vote on election day, thanks to same-day registration. But civil rights groups and the Biden

business

Google's Workers Speak Up Against Silencing

October 30, 2024

A union for Google employees is calling out the tech giant for muzzling workers. This comes after a court ruled Google has an unfair advantage in online search. Google's top brass told staff to keep quiet about the case. The Alphabet Workers Union thinks this is against the law. They say Google is t

politics

Fires Target Ballot Drop Boxes: A Look into Concerns and Security

October 30, 2024

You might have heard about two ballot drop boxes getting damaged in Portland and Vancouver, Washington. This happened just days before the election. Authorities think someone set fire to the boxes, which are used to collect votes. In Portland, only three ballots were harmed, but in Vancouver, hundre

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Puerto Rican Community Reacts to Trump Rally Jokes

October 29, 2024

Last Sunday, Philadelphia council member Quetcy Lozada was at a campaign event with Vice President Kamala Harris when she received disturbing news. A comedian, Tony Hinchcliffe, had made racist remarks about Puerto Ricans during a Trump rally in New York. Lozada, who represents a district with a maj

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Parents Group Launches Ad on Boys in Girls' Sports

October 29, 2024

A group called Moms for Liberty has just released their first digital ad. The ad highlights a dad helping his daughter train for a race and the disappointment she feels when she has to compete against a boy in a girls' sport. This situation is a result of recent changes to Title IX laws by the Biden

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Single Black Women Navigate Post-Roe v. Wade World

October 29, 2024

The Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade reversal on June 24, 2022, has significantly altered the reproductive healthcare landscape in the U. S. With 14 states banning abortion, many women are reevaluating their love lives, sexual practices, and family planning. Black women, in particular, are feeling the he

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Tragic End: The Capture and Fate of Jamshid Sharmahd

October 29, 2024

In a shocking turn of events, Iran executed Jamshid Sharmahd, a 69-year-old man who held both German and Iranian citizenship. This happened after he had been imprisoned for years. Sharmahd, a political scientist and US resident, was apprehended in 2020 during a trip to the United Arab Emirates, acco

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Listen to Audiobooks for Cheap: Audible's Big Deal

October 28, 2024

Are you a multitasker who loves stories? Amazon's Audible has a great deal for you! For a limited time, new users can try Audible for just $0. 99 a month for the first three months. That's more than 90% off the regular price! This deal includes Audible Originals, like the series "Words + Music" whic

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Week 8 NFL Picks: Exciting Betting Tips with PFF Insights

October 27, 2024

Ever wondered how to make smart bets during NFL games? Let's take a look at some fascinating player prop bets for Week 8 that are based on PFF's Key Insights. First off, Courtland Sutton might find the end zone against the Carolina Panthers. Why? Well, he's got a whopping eight red-zone targets

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Michelle Obama’s Wake-Up Call: The Stakes for Women in the 2024 Election

October 27, 2024

Former First Lady Michelle Obama kicked off her 2024 campaign trail with a powerful message for men, emphasizing the life-or-death consequences of the election for women. At a rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Kalamazoo, Michigan, Obama passionately argued that women's health could suffer se