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Super Supporters: Which Political Teams Do the Eagles and Chiefs Help Fund?
LX News researched decades worth of political contributions from the Philadelphia Eagles’ organization, the Kansas City Chiefs’ organization and the families that own the teams. Here is a summary of their nearly 1,000 individual donations.
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Hope and Momentum for Combatting Climate Change in 2023
2022 brought plenty of doom and gloom headlines around climate change— a year full of disasters, record emissions, and record CO2 levels. But major advancements over the last year have created positive momentum toward addressing climate change in 2023.
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How One Chicago Organization Is Helping Migrants Being Bussed In From the Border
As another surge of migrants and asylum seekers cross the U.S. – Mexico border, cities along the border and sanctuary cities across the country are preparing for an influx of people. Chicago has been welcoming migrants from Texas since August. Since then, organizations like Erie Neighborhood House have been working to make sure the Second City feels like home.
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The Coldest Christmas in 40 Years? There's a Connection to Climate Change
The major winter storm which is expected to disrupt holiday travel could bring record cold to much of the U.S. A climate scientist explains how this cold outbreak is connected to the rapid warming of the Arctic.
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Anxious About Climate Change? You're Not Alone
Millions of Millennials and Gen Z feel anxiety, dread, or grief about the accelerating effects of climate change. However, there are tools which might help you cope with those difficult emotions.
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Georgia Counts Ballots Fast. Voters Sound Off on the Sacrifices the State Makes.
Georgia officials have improved election efficiency in recent years and now report results faster than most other states. LX News asked voters if the fast reporting is worth the trade-offs in convenience.
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Georgia's Turnout Was Down. Here's What Voters Think About the New Voting Law.
Georgia’s early voting turnout was down compared to their last runoff. LX News asked voters what they think about their state’s compressed runoff schedule and the new rules for requesting mail ballots.
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Moving Entire Towns to Escape Climate Change
Choosing to move away from climate threats is known as “managed retreat,” but the name often draws negative reactions. How will communities react when it becomes clear that staying put is no longer an option?
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How Often Do Recounts Change Election Results?
With our political system so closely divided, we’re seeing more razor-thing election margins than anytime in recent memory. But how close does an election need to be for a hand recount of ballots to potentially make a difference? LX News Political Editor Noah Pransky gets answers.
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President Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Stalled by Lawsuit
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide millions of borrowers with up to $20,000 in student loan forgiveness is now on hold after a U.S. judge in Texas blocked the plan on Friday. Ayelet Sheffey with The Insider joins LX News to discuss what’s next for borrowers.
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Insuring Natural Disasters Is Becoming a Disaster, but It Doesn't Have To Be
Think that just because you have homeowners insurance you don’t have to worry about natural disasters? Don’t be so sure. Here’s what you need to know to stay protected.
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How Undocumented Immigrants Impact America
The United States is often described as a nation of immigrants. But over time, immigration has become a nationwide topic of contention. So how exactly do immigrants, documented or not, impact our day to day lives? LX News Storyteller Jalyn Henderson took a look at the data and broke it all down.