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At 20:45 EST on the 29th January 2025, American Eagle flight 5342 was about to land at Ronald Reagan airport in Washington DC, having originated in Wichita, Kansas. As it prepared to land at runway 33, it collided with a US Army helicopter that was completing a training exercise. Both aircraft crashed into the Potomac
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The USA has had its history of heists and bank robberies. In the early 20th century, they were exceptionally common as poverty rates were very high, and the wealth gap was very wide. Banks became targets for people who were down on their luck and wanted to make lots of money quickly. However, a bank
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On the 9th December 1969, a concert was held in the Altamont race track in California. It was a free concert, an idea conjured up by the Rolling Stones who received complaints about the high ticket prices of their latest tour. Many of the biggest 1960’s bands were set to perform there, including the likes
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Soon, Black Friday will be upon us. The promise of obtaining luxury goods for cheap prices is extremely appealing, and many will be searching the internet for some of the best deals. Online shopping is the way many hunt for Black Friday deals now, but there was once a time when people flocked to the
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On the 5th November, the Presidential election was held. Today, it has been announced that Trump has won. He received 277 electoral college votes, whilst Harris received 224 votes. For some, this result should be shocking. For others, it comes as no surprise. This victory is horrifying for several reasons, and will dramatically alter the
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Earlier, this month former President Jimmy Carter celebrated his 100th birthday. He is the longest-living American President in history, having left office 43 years ago. Carter is unfairly remembered as a weak president, having inherited numerous economic issues from his predecessors that he could not solve. However, Carter also has many achievements to his name.
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This week, JD Vance and Tim Walz faced off for what could be the only Vice Presidential debate before next month’s election. In stark contrast to the Presidential debates, this one largely occurred without incident and appeared to be very civilised. Both candidates found common ground on many issues. Both, for instance mentioned how they
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Florida is one of the most famous states in the USA. It is known for Disney World, warm weather and amazing beaches. However, it is also known for the various bizarre incidents that involve the residents of the state. Strange behaviour is often reported from the state, with its occupants involved in scenarios that are
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In the modern era, the world of entertainment and the world of politics are closely linked. Celebrities often share their opinions on controversial issues such as climate change, abortion and global conflicts. Many even openly endorse certain political parties and candidates, and encourage their fans to vote in elections. In the US, the relationship between
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On the 10th September 2024, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump finally had their first debate. It had been anticipated for weeks, originally meant to be held on the 4th September but postponed by nearly a week on behalf of Trump. Americans were dismayed by this year’s Biden vs Trump debate, which seemed to be nothing
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