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Nov 01 2024WEATHER

Last Hurricane of the Season? A Possible Storm Brews in the Caribbean

As the 2024 hurricane season nears its end, there's a low-pressure system lurking in the Caribbean. This weather disturbance, located south of Cuba, has a 50% chance of becoming a tropical cyclone within a week. That's a jump from the 40% chance it had earlier this week. But don't expect it to happe

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Nov 01 2024CELEBRITIES

Celebs Show Off Halloween Creativity in 2024

This Halloween, celebrities are pulling out all the stops with their creative costumes. Fans eagerly await their favorite stars' spooky outfits each year, and 2024 did not disappoint. From iconic movie characters to trendy memes, celebs showed off their best looks on social media. Janelle Monáe, ha

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Why Tipping Without Taxes Might Not Be Good for Workers

Imagine this: both a high-ranking Democrat and a former Republican president want to get rid of taxes on tips. Sounds like a good idea, right? Not so fast. Let's break down what this could mean for workers. Politics aside, this proposal could make tips even more popular as a form of payment. But ho

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Moving Patterns Show Political Divides in Neighborhoods

Millions of Americans are on the move, and their choices reveal a lot about how we segregate by politics. Take Joshua Fisher and Ryan Troyer, two men with a lot in common: both white, married, and living in Sioux Falls, South Dakota until recently. They both moved away, but to very different places.

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Gaza: Aid Dilemma Sparks US Intervention

The flow of aid into Gaza has hit an all-time low since the recent conflict began, according to UN data. Only 836 aid trucks have managed to enter the strip this month. Before the war, around 500 trucks filled with aid and trade goods would enter daily. Israel's COGAT agency reports that while dozen

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Oct 31 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Reality Meets Fiction: Ariana Madix Joins Will Trent Season 3

Have you ever thought about what it would be like if reality stars stepped into the fiction world? Well, ABC's crime drama Will Trent is making this happen in season 3! Remember Ariana Madix from Vanderpump Rules and Love Island USA? She's joining the show as herself in a guest star role, shaking th

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Oct 31 2024SPORTS

Two Long Island Teams Join Forces Against Hunger

This holiday season, two sports teams from Long Island are stepping up to help their community. The Strong Island roller derby team and the Long Island Nets basketball team are teaming up with Long Island Cares, a local food bank. The Nets are planning to collect food at three home games in early No

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Oct 31 2024SCIENCE

AI Helps Make Science Easy to Understand

Did you know that reading scientific research can feel like learning a new language? Don't worry, you're not alone. Many people find it difficult to grasp complex science articles. But what if there was a way to make this information simpler and easier to understand? Enter AI! Scientists have been

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Oct 31 2024TECHNOLOGY

How Apple Turned AirPods into Hearing Helpers: A Look Inside

Apple recently shared some exciting details about turning their AirPods Pro 2 into practical hearing aids. The science behind this feature was developed at Apple's top-notch Audio Lab in California. Here’s the lowdown on how they did it. The Audio Lab is packed with cool spaces designed for

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

China Tells Car Makers to Pause EU Investments Over EV Tariffs

Chinese automakers are being advised to press the brakes on major investments in European countries that have backed new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). This decision comes as a response to the European Union's (EU) recent imposition of tariffs, which can reach up to 45. 3%, following a

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