Stephanie Lingenfelter
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Line 3 will cause more damage than improvements
After successfully stopping construction on the Keystone Pipeline in June, environmentalists are tasked with preventing yet another pipeline, Line 3, that would cross most of the Midwest. The U.S. has agreed to invest $2.9 billion into this pipeline replacement program that would further expand the damaging fossil fuel industry, so many are calling on Biden […]
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Northwestern develops revolutionary COVID-19 rapid test
Northwestern University has developed a new COVID-19 rapid test that could simplify and quicken testing. The PCR test, which detects RNA that is specific to the virus within days of infection and is considered the “gold standard” for COVID-19 detection, will only require a single swab and 15 minutes before a positive or negative result […]
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Latest stimulus check gives relief to millions
A second stimulus check passed on March 10, sending $1,400 to qualifying Americans. This comes after the December stimulus check that gave Americans $600, which many called insufficient, lobbying for $2,000 instead. With the passing of this COVID Relief Bill, that $2,000 demand has been reached. COVID-19 has left thousands without jobs and put a […]
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Third Wave of COVID Could Bring Changes for Spring
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the U.S. once again, with a new single-day record of 83,757 cases on Oct. 23 and an estimated half-million deaths by Feb. 28. This third wave is expected to be worse than both the first and second waves. This third wave puts new variables on the table for […]
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Former Chicago Police Chief Eddie Johnson Sued for Sexual Assault
Eddie Johnson served as the Chicago police superintendent from March 2016 to Dec. 2019. He was demoted to Lieutenant by Mayor Lori Lightfoot after he was found slumped over the wheel of his car, drunk, and allowed to go home without any repercussions from officers. He was demoted after it was found that he lied […]
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Democratic Leaders Targeted in Domestic Terrorism Plot
On Oct. 8, the FBI discovered a plot to kidnap the Democratic Michigan Governor, Gretchen Whitmer. Since then 14 people have been charged in the domestic terrorism plot. The plan was discovered after the FBI found a private Facebook account discussing the violent overthrow of the government. At least six of the men were members […]
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