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A federal judge has temporarily blocked Arkansas from preventing two high school teachers from discussing critical race theory in the classroom, while stopping short of prohibiting the state from enforcing its broader ban on “indoctrination” in public schools. The decision, made by U.S. District Judge Lee Rudofsky, follows the challenge of a new law…
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Former President Donald Trump urged the House to put an end to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-GA) attempt to oust Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) on Wednesday evening. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump praised Greene’s “Spirit” and “Fight,” but emphasized that now is not the time for such an action. Greene’s motion to…
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In the United States, a peaceful protest, or sit-in, took place among students at George Washington University following their arrest by the U.S. authorities on the university premises. This event occurred prior to the scheduled testimony of Washington D.C.’s mayor, Muriel Bowser, in front of the House regarding the handling of recent protests at…
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After becoming the first state to execute someone via nitrogen gas, Alabama has scheduled another execution using this previously untested method. Governor Kay Ivey has set a September 26th execution date for Alan Eugene Miller, who was sentenced to death for murdering three men during a 1999 workplace shooting. Miller narrowly avoided being executed…
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Due to the escalation of violence in Gaza and the seizure of the Rafah crossing by the Israeli military, tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians have fled the city of Rafah in search of safety. The main hospital in Rafah has closed, leaving little medical care for those suffering from malnutrition, illnesses, and wounds.…
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During his five-day European tour, Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Budapest, the final destination on his trip. Xi is expected to finalize several agreements with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán that will expand China’s economic influence in the region. Orbán’s government has previously established close economic ties with Beijing despite mainstream European…
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Following a weekend closure due to attacks from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), the “Kerem Shalom” Border Crossing between Southern Israel and Gaza has been reopened this morning for the passage of humanitarian aid trucks. Over 10 rockets were launched by PIJ near Rafah during the weekend, resulting in the deaths of four Israeli…
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Rayant, a USC graduate student who is also a Jewish activist, has faced anti-Semitic harassment on campus leading up to his graduation ceremony. Last month, the main graduation ceremony was cancelled due to protests by radical groups demanding the university cut ties with Israel. One student, selected as valedictorian, called for the end of…
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According to recent reports and analyst predictions, extreme heat and increased electricity demand are projected to cause a surge in power prices in Texas this summer, while other major US power markets are generally pricing lower. Spot wholesale electricity prices for August in Texas have already exceeded $175 per megawatt-hour (MWh), significantly higher than…
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While both 401(k) plans offered by employers and individual retirement accounts (IRAs) serve as popular retirement saving options, there are significant differences between the two. One major distinction is the degree of investment flexibility. While employees are often restricted to a limited selection of investment funds within a company-sponsored 401(k), IRAs provide the freedom…