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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...

Powerlifter with Down Syndrome Wins European Gold

Powerlifter with Down Syndrome Wins European Gold

Jonathan Buscher September 2, 2023

Dan McGauley recently won not only one, but two European gold medals in Bordeaux, France, making his lifetime total five gold medals. McGauley himself only weighs 127 pounds (57 kg) and is 5 ft 2, but...

After 14 Years in a Lake Wisconsin Locals Wedding Ring is Found

After 14 Years in a Lake Wisconsin Local’s Wedding Ring is Found

Jonathan Buscher September 2, 2023

Fourteen years ago in 2009, Mike Kroening and his family were at a hangout with his neighbors at Swimmers Island near their home on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage close to Mercer, Wisconsin. As they were...

Affordable Housing Projects Funded by Apple

Affordable Housing Projects Funded by Apple

Jonathan Buscher September 2, 2023

Previously announced in 2019 prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Apple has been carrying out its  plan of providing $2.5 billion dollars to support affordable housing initiatives in the state of California....

Lemonade Stand Raises $17k+ for Maui Wildfires

Lemonade Stand Raises $17k+ for Maui Wildfires

Anvika Annyapu September 1, 2023

As wildfires devastate Maui, Hawaii, residents are left to deal with the aftermath. While the cause of these fires are still being examined, a 5-year-old, 2,000 miles away, has joined the efforts for disaster...

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 greetMore: 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...

Four Summer News Events You Should Know About

Four Summer News Events You Should Know About

Ava Kahn September 1, 2023

As we dive into the school year ahead, it’s important to reflect on the most notable events that unfolded worldwide during the summer of 2023. Here are four major events that you need to know about.    ...

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...

Crisis in Sudan

Crisis in Sudan

Ava Kahn May 7, 2023

After months of tension, fighting erupted in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum on April 8, 2023. The conflict was caused by two military groups fighting for control over the country. The groups, the Sudanese...

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...

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