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Joe Biden's Final Political Lap: Campaigning but Alone

October 30, 2024

President Joe Biden is on his final lap in politics, determined to promote his record and support Democrats in the lead-up to Election Day. With just a week to go, Biden is keeping his schedule busy, even though many in his party seem to be keeping him at arm's length. He's been doing surrogate work

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Starbucks' New CEO Gets Flexibility, Employees May Lose Jobs

October 29, 2024

Coffee giant Starbucks is making waves with a strict new policy. The company is warning its corporate employees that they could be fired if they don't show up to the office at least three days a week. This comes just weeks after the company hired a new CEO who gets to work from his Southern Californ

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Georgia's Election: A Red Flag for the West

October 29, 2024

In Georgia, a country stuck between the West and Russia, something worrying happened. The Georgian Dream Party, which is friendly with Russia, won a big election. But there were problems. The president said voter fraud was like a "Russian special operation. " Anti-corruption groups saw people voting

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Trump's Atlanta Rally: A Look Back at the McCamish Pavilion's Debate Night

October 29, 2024

Tonight, Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta. This venue is famous for hosting the intense debate between Trump and President Joe Biden just four months ago. That debate was a turning point in the campaign. Many remember the pavilion being filled with thousands o

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President Biden's Balancing Act: AI's Potential and Risks

October 28, 2024

In the final stretch of his term, President Joe Biden has laid out clear rules for using artificial intelligence in national security. He wants to make sure the US keeps up with competitors like China while also avoiding AI's darker sides, like launching nukes or limiting free speech. The new plan,

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The Cartoonists' Revenge: A Look at the Washington Post's Quirky Decision

October 26, 2024

The Washington Post's cartoon team decided to have some fun with the paper's recent decision not to endorse a presidential candidate. They created a dark, formless image that seemed to poke fun at the newspaper's popular slogan, "Democracy Dies in Darkness. " This happened shortly after the paper's

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Taiwan's Future: No Outsiders Allowed, Says President

October 26, 2024

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te recently visited the islands of Kinmen and Matsu, areas that have been under Taiwan's control since the late 1940s. He was there to commemorate a significant battle that took place 75 years ago, known as the Battle of Guningtou. This battle marked a crucial victory f

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Kamala Harris Stands Firm on Trump Threat Claim

October 26, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris refused to back down on her statement that former President Donald Trump is a threat to democracy and unfit to serve. This came after top Republican leaders urged her to tone down her rhetoric. Harris was in Houston for a rally when she reiterated her stance, saying form

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'Experts Worry: Trump's Behavior Threatens Democracy'

October 26, 2024

More than 200 mental health professionals are speaking out. They say Donald Trump's behavior fits the description of a severe personality disorder called malignant narcissism. This makes him deceitful, destructive, and dangerous, they warn. They think he's not fit to lead and is a big threat to demo

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Former Trump Officials Back Kelly's Warning: Trump's Dangerous Leadership

October 25, 2024

A group of 13 former Trump White House officials have come together to support ex-chief of staff John Kelly's recent criticism of Donald Trump. In an open letter, they praised Kelly for calling out Trump's fascist tendencies. These lifelong Republicans, including former press secretary Stephanie Gri