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Republican Fred Upton Backs Democrat Kamala Harris for President

October 25, 2024

In a surprising move, long-term Republican congressman Fred Upton has thrown his support behind Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Upton, who has served in Congress for over three decades, announced his endorsement at a press conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This isn't the first t

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Khamzat Chimaev: A New Outlook on Health and Fighting

October 23, 2024

Khamzat Chimaev, also known as 'Borz', has been vocal about his health struggles that affected previous fights, including his match with Kamaru Usman. While some people poked fun at his illness, UFC CEO Dana White supported him. Since then, Chimaev has changed his training methods to avoid overworki

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Rebuilding Gaza: A Long Road Ahead

October 23, 2024

Imagine trying to rebuild a place that's been destroyed by a war that's been going on for over a year. That's the challenge facing Gaza right now. The United Nations says it could take a whopping 350 years to get Gaza's economy back to where it was before this latest conflict started. The war has ca

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What Do Recent Politics Surveys Tells Us About Violence and Democracy?

October 22, 2024

Researchers from the Public Religion Research Institute (PRI) and the Brookings Institution joined forces to explore the current state of American politics with their "2024 American Values Survey. " One astonishing finding is that 19% of people believe that if Donald Trump loses the 2024 presidentia

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Kissing for Love: New LGBTQ+ Dating Show Comes to the Netherlands

October 22, 2024

In the world of dating shows, there's a new twist set to air in the Netherlands. RTL has decided to bring the popular LGBTQ+ dating format "I Kissed a Girl" to their streaming service, Videoland. Originally from the UK, this show was first known as "I Kissed a Boy, " focusing on gay men. Now, it wil

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Texas Republicans Speak Out on Near-Miss Execution

October 22, 2024

On Monday, Texas Republicans on the House committee for criminal justice shared their concerns about the state's near-execution of a man named Robert Roberson. Roberson was accused of killing his two-year-old daughter in 2002 by shaking her, a claim that's been disputed by new scientific evidence. R

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Lions vs. Vikings: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not After Big Win

October 21, 2024

The Detroit Lions emerged victorious over the Minnesota Vikings, 31-29, in a game that started rough but ended well. Let's look at who shined and who struggled. Jared Goff, the Lions' quarterback, had a stellar game. He completed 22 out of 25 passes for 280 yards and 2 touchdowns. Even when blitzed

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A New Star Rises: Autumn Best's Breakthrough Role

October 21, 2024

Meet Autumn Best, a fresh face in the film world who’s making waves with her debut role in Netflix’s “Woman of the Hour. ” This gripping movie, directed by Anna Kendrick, is based on real events involving a notorious serial killer. Best plays Amy, a teen who survived an encounter with the killer. D

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Reparations: A Divisive Debate

October 20, 2024

You might have heard the word "reparations" thrown around lately. It’s a big topic, especially among some Caribbean people. But what does it really mean? In simple terms, it's about money – people wanting Britain to pay for things that happened long ago. Take David Lammy, for instance. He once said

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Charles' Royal Visit: Australia's Mixed Feelings

October 19, 2024

King Charles III has stepped onto Australian soil, marking his first major overseas trip since becoming king and receiving treatment for cancer. This visit comes with a mix of emotions from the locals, as many don't share his deep affection for the country. Australia, once part of the British Empire