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The Republican Primaries

The Republican Primaries

Alexandra Saffman October 1, 2023

Ahead of the 2024 Presidential election, Republicans are scrambling to find a candidate to face Democrat and incumbent President Joe Biden. Current leading candidates include former President Donald Trump,...

Philadelphia Officer Charged After Fatal Shooting

Philadelphia Officer Charged After Fatal Shooting

Ava Kahn October 1, 2023

A Philadelphia police officer was charged with murder after he fatally shot a 27-year old man on August 14. Eddie Irizarry was driving his Toyota Corolla in the Kensington neighborhood of northern Philadelphia,...

First 2024 GOP Presidential Primary Debate

First 2024 GOP Presidential Primary Debate

Jonathan Buscher September 2, 2023

Held in Milwaukee’s Fiserv Forum and hosted by Fox News on August 23, 2023, the first Republican primary debate was held in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election. Moderators Bret Baier and Martha...

Potential UPS Strike Resolved with Teamsters Union Resolution

Potential UPS Strike Resolved with Teamsters Union Resolution

Jonathan Buscher September 2, 2023

  A recent vote, held by 58% of Teamsters union members, resulted in 86% in favor of a new five-year contract with UPS to end the threat of a strike. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters...

The Elephant and Donkey Of Politics: Where Did They Start?

The Elephant and Donkey Of Politics: Where Did They Start?

Anvika Annyapu September 1, 2023

When reading about any story about politics, the common image of a donkey and elephant in red and blue with stars is seen. While Uncle Sam is a recognizable figure, the reason behind the elephant and donkey...

President Trump makes remarks at the U.S. Embassy Buenos Aires meet and greet

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 President Donald Trump conducts a meet and greet with the staff and families of US Embassy Buenos Aires along with Secretary Michael R. Pompeo in Argentina, 30 November 2018. [State Department photo/ Public Domain]. Original public domain image from Flickr

Trump Has Been Indicted 4 Times Through 2023 – What Has Happened?

Anvika Annyapu September 1, 2023

Former President Donald Trump has been embroiled in legal charges following his term as president. Making history as the first president to ever face criminal charges and be indicted, he faces over...

Space Xs Starship: Failure or Success

Space X’s Starship: Failure or Success

Praneel Nakkina May 15, 2023

Space is big. To explore space, you probably need a big rocket.  On April 20th, 2023… that big rocket took off. Space X’s Starship - the largest and most powerful rocket ever built - took to...

Ron DeSantis Investigation of Florida Drag Shows

Ron DeSantis’ Investigation of Florida Drag Shows

Ben Arnoldussen April 18, 2023

In his latest round of threatening drag shows, Ron DeSantis and his administration announced an investigation into Christmas drag shows in Florida Wednesday, after reports accusing the show of exposing...

Mysterious Balloons Interrupt March Madness Final

Mysterious Balloons Interrupt March Madness Final

Vince Kim April 4, 2023

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS SATIRE AND IS MEANT FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. “Mommy, a balloon!” shouted someone’s child in the crowd. Yes, it was a balloon, but the game hadn’t ended. And...

Elon Musk Exposed for Using Space Aliens in Factory

Elon Musk Exposed for Using Space Aliens in Factory

Jonathan Buscher April 4, 2023

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS SATIRE AND IS MEANT FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. Elon Musk, the infamous entrepreneur has recently had legal troubles, from his deal with Twitter near the end of 2022...

Ohio Train Crash Causes Superpowers

Ohio Train Crash Causes Superpowers

Jonathan Buscher April 4, 2023

DISCLAIMER: THIS ARTICLE IS SATIRE AND IS MEANT FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. Several months after the derailment of a Norfolk Southern train in East Palestine Ohio, which resulted in the spillage...

School Shooting at Nashvilles Covenant School

School Shooting at Nashville’s Covenant School

Ben Arnoldussen April 1, 2023

Audrey Hale, the 28-year-old transgender shooter who attacked The Covenant School last week, was armed with two assault-style weapons, a rifle, and a pistol, as well as a handgun, and fatally shot three...

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