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Voting Box Fires in Portland and Vancouver: Are They Connected?

October 29, 2024

Early Monday morning, voting box fires were reported in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. Authorities suspect these incidents might be linked due to similarities, including the use of an identical Volvo at both scenes. Portland police described the fires as targeted and intentional. Three

politics

Election Threats: Conspiracy Theories Fuel Extremist Violence

October 28, 2024

U. S. intelligence agencies are on high alert for domestic extremists driven by conspiracy theories. These extremists believe in voter fraud and harbor intense dislike for political opponents. The FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warn that these extremists could disrupt the 2024 electio

crime

Burned Ballots: What Happened and Why it Matters

October 28, 2024

Early Monday morning, fire consumed a ballot box in Vancouver's C-TRAN Park & Ride at Fisher’s Landing Transit Center. An unknown device attached to the ballot box ignited the fire. The damage is significant, with hundreds of ballots reduced to ashes. The last ballot pickup, at 11 a. m. on October

politics

Plagiarism Claims Against Harris: Fact or Fuss?

October 28, 2024

On October 14, 2024, conservative activist Christopher Rufo dropped a bombshell on his Substack page. He alleged that US Vice President Kamala Harris, running for the 2024 presidential election, had copied sections of her 2009 book "Smart on Crime" from various sources, including Wikipedia. Social m

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Voting Champion: A Story of Love and Pressure

October 27, 2024

Imagine being in charge of something as important as an election. That was Cari-Ann Burgess's job in Nevada. She was the state's election boss, a crucial role that comes with a lot of responsibility. One day, her life took an unexpected turn. After a stranger yelled at her in a coffee shop, she star

entertainment

London Gets Its Own 'Real Housewives' in 2025: A Reality Show First for Hayu

October 27, 2024

In a surprising twist, the popular "Real Housewives" franchise is heading to London next year. This marks the first original series for Hayu, NBCUniversal's reality streaming service. The show will be produced by Monkey, the team behind "Made in Chelsea, " and is expected to premiere late in 2025, e

crime

Kim Kardashian Supports Menendez Brothers' New Parole Chance

October 26, 2024

Kim Kardashian has voiced her support for Erik and Lyle Menendez after Los Angeles County's new district attorney, George Gascón, proposed to replace their life without parole sentences with 50 years to life with parole eligibility. The brothers, who were convicted for killing their parents in 1989,

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Freddie Freeman's Fatherly Bond Shines in World Series

October 26, 2024

Freddie Freeman, a standout first baseman for the Dodgers, made World Series history with a walk-off grand slam in Game 1 against the Yankees. This wasn't just any baseball moment; it was a culmination of years of dedication and hard work. As a kid growing up in Orange County, California, Freeman sp

crime

Lyle and Erik Menendez: Hollywood's Rehash Reignites Debate

October 26, 2024

Twenty-eight years ago, Lyle and Erik Menendez were convicted of killing their parents. Recently, Netflix's series and celebrity support have put their case back into the spotlight. Could this influence a new trial for the brothers? Let's break it down. In 1989, the Menendez brothers shocked the na

crime

Tennessee Cops Face Heat After Beating Man Accused of Killing Med Student

October 26, 2024

A troubling video has surfaced online, showing Tennessee cops beating up a man suspected of killing a medical student. The man, identified as Jackson Hopper, 24, is accused of shooting his ex-girlfriend, Ellie Claire Young, 22, at a charity walk in Memphis. After a high-speed chase, officers flipped