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Scott Hastings' wife goes missing: A family's anguish

September 8, 2024

The disappearance of Jenny Hastings, wife of former Scotland rugby star Scott Hastings, has left her family absolutely heartbroken. On Tuesday afternoon, she went for a swim in the Firth of Forth near Wardie Bay in Edinburgh and never returned to shore. Jenny has struggled with mental health issues

sports

College Football Kickoff: Triple Option Chaos and Pac-12 Uncertainty

September 8, 2024

Army faces Florida Atlantic in their first American Athletic Conference game as members of the AAC. The move to the AAC signifies a shift for Army. Meanwhile, Navy is favored heavily over Temple but could be upset by them. Air Force plays San Jose State and new coach Ken Niumatalolo who had success

politics

Can Democrats Pull Off a '10-Pin Strike' in North Carolina?

September 8, 2024

North Carolina has been a political seesaw for decades. Republicans usually win the state's electoral votes in presidential elections, while Democrats win gubernatorial races. This year, however, could be different. Both the presidential and gubernatorial races are very close, with neither side havi

politics

Can Harris Out-Debate the Chaos? A Critical Look at the Trump Showdown

September 6, 2024

Kamala Harris enters her first debate against Donald Trump with high expectations, hoping to capitalize on his perceived weaknesses. But delivering a knockout blow against an unpredictable opponent known for controversy is no easy feat. Harris will need to avoid the pitfalls that tripped up Joe Bi

politics

Chinese Influence in the US: A Case of Local Politics?

September 6, 2024

The arrest of Linda Sun, a former aide to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, has sparked debate about China's influence in US politics. Sun is accused of acting as an illegal agent for the Chinese government, pushing Chinese interests within New York state. But how concerning is this? Is this a singl

celebrities

Simone Biles' Bold Fashion Take: Jail Time for Jeans on a Plane?

September 6, 2024

Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles recently stirred up controversy with a fiery statement on Threads: "If you willingly wear jeans on a plane, you deserve jail." This bold claim came as no surprise, considering Biles' penchant for making fashion statements and her role as the face of hair care bran

politics

Biden's Education Department: Mass Loan Forgiveness Scheme or Legal Farce?

September 6, 2024

In a brazen power play that reeks of desperation ahead of the midterms, President Biden is trying to bypass Congress and sneakily forgive nearly $147 billion in student loans through his Education Department. Seven Republican-led states are crying foul, suing the administration for what they claim

politics

Student Debt Forgiveness: A Battle in the Courts

September 6, 2024

What's all this fuss over student loans? Seven Republican-led states have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration, seeking to block its plan for sweeping student debt forgiveness. The states claim that the Education Department is trying to 'unlawfully' cancel hundreds of billions of dollar

education

Schooling Gone Wrong: When a State Error Sends a Child with Autism to an Unregulated School

September 6, 2024

Imagine being 19 years old, eager to learn, and suddenly finding yourself in a school with reports of neglect and abuse. That's the nightmare a Massachusetts mother, Roberta Biscan, faced when her son, Connor, who has autism, was mistakenly placed in an unregulated school in New York. Connor, des

business

Finance Bros Strike Luxury Living Gold: A Tale of Three Salaries

September 6, 2024

Picture this scenario: You're a young finance bro in your mid-20s, fresh out of college and ready to take on the world. But there's one problem - NYC rents are astronomical! Most studios go for around $5k a month, leaving you with little space and even less cash flow. But then, a lightbulb goes of