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Senate Races Heat Up: Republicans Eye Gains with Election Near

October 14, 2024

With just a few weeks until the big election day, the fight for key Senate seats is intense. Republicans are hoping to flip the upper chamber and need to win some tight races to do so. Currently, Democrats have a small edge with 48 seats and three independents who side with them. There are 49 Republ

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'Sheridan and Quaid Urge Texas to Boost Movie Funds'

October 12, 2024

Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan and famous actor Dennis Quaid recently spoke at the Texas Senate Finance Committee. They pushed for more money for the state's film industry. The current plan is to use $200 million by next year. Sheridan said this money lets him film shows like Yellowstone and La

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Montana's Ticket-Splitters: A Senate Majority in the Balance

October 12, 2024

In the heart of Montana, a unique political dance is happening. Union carpenter Tim Combo, like many others, is planning to vote for both Democratic Senator Jon Tester and Republican former President Donald Trump. This split-ticket strategy could play a crucial role in deciding whether Democrats kee

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The Senate Showdown: Schiff vs. Garvey

October 9, 2024

On Tuesday, the only head-to-head debate between California's U.S. Senate candidates, Rep. Adam B. Schiff and former Dodger Steve Garvey, took place in Glendale. Hosted by KABC-TV, the debate was intense, with topics ranging from immigration to the economy and Trump's influence. Schiff, a seasoned D

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Why Are U.S. Weight Loss Drug Prices So High?

October 7, 2024

Lawmakers have been questioning Novo Nordisk, the company behind popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy. The Senate wants to know why these medications are priced so much higher in the U.S. compared to other countries. For example, Americans with diabetes pay $969 per month for Ozempic, while

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Safety Alert: PFAS Found in Private Wells on French Island

October 7, 2024

In the spring of 2021, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) issued a health advisory for residents on French Island. The worry? Potential contamination of private wells by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often called "forever chemicals" because they stick around in the envir

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Why Are Drugs Like Ozempic and Wegovy So Expensive in the U.S.?

October 7, 2024

Imagine a world where drugs cost differently based on where you live. That's what happened at a recent Senate hearing in Washington, D.C. Novo Nordisk's CEO, Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen, was asked some tough questions about the high prices of two important medications: Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy

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Finding a Middle Ground on Abortion: A Challenge for Republican Candidates

September 27, 2024

The abortion issue continues to be a sticking point for many Republican candidates, particularly in key Senate races. Despite the party's confidence in taking control of the Senate, some Republicans are warning that comments like those made by Ohio GOP Senate hopeful Bernie Moreno, which seemed to d

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Building a Team from Scratch: Trump's Unique Challenge

September 23, 2024

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Donald Trump's potential return to the White House raises questions about his ability to assemble a strong leadership team. Trump's record of high turnover and rocky relationships with his Cabinet members has left many wondering how he will fill his admi

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The Pager Enigma: A Complex Web of Espionage

September 19, 2024

Michael Horowitz, head of intelligence at a security and risk management consulting firm, shares his thoughts, saying that the explosion was probably caused by modification of the devices rather than a cyber-attack. He believes that the attack was large-scale and sophisticated, making it unlikely th