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Oct 20 2024CRIME

Tragedy on Sapelo Island: Ferry Dock Collapse Claims Lives

Imagine celebrating a community event on a small, beautiful island. Suddenly, disaster struck Sapelo Island, Georgia, when a ferry dock collapsed. The accident happened during an annual festival honoring the island's Gullah-Geechee community, descendants of Black slaves. Just before 4 p. m. , a gan

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Oct 16 2024EDUCATION

Elmhurst School District's Insurance Dilemma

Elmhurst School District 205 recently faced a tough decision regarding their health insurance. The school board had to vote on a new insurance contract with a 5.1 percent increase. This increase is a big improvement from last year's 37 percent hike. The district is dealing with a $5.8 million defici

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Oct 16 2024EDUCATION

Fire Up the Budgets, Fairfax! Why's the Focus on Symbols and Not Schools?

What do you think is the big news with Fairfax County's schools? It's not test scores or budget trouble. Last week, the school board passed a new celebration month for LGBT history. Wait, what? Didn't they just do that in June for Pride Month? Indeed, they did. So, why another month? Let's step bac

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Hand-Counting Rule in Georgia Gets Blocked

A Georgia judge has stopped a new rule that would've required counties to hand-count Election Day ballots. This rule was set to start on October 22, just two weeks before the election. The judge said it would cause confusion and chaos because there's not enough time to train poll workers. This rule

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Oct 13 2024TECHNOLOGY

Upgrade Time: Intel's New CPUs Need New Hardware Too!

Get ready for a tech upgrade, folks! Intel's latest Core Ultra 200S desktop CPUs, known as LGA 1851, are here, but they won't work with your old motherboard. Why? Because of a tiny thing called the Integrated Heat Spreader (IHS). Experts like Albert Thomas from Alpha cooling have found that coolers

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

New York’s Board of Regents Explores Alternative History Lessons

Recently, the state's Board of Regents sparked a debate by promoting a new set of educational videos and materials. These resources, set to debut at New York state parks in February, present a revised history of the Revolutionary War. The videos discuss how Indigenous people and enslaved individuals

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Oct 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Windows 11 Takes Gaming and Phone Links to the Next Level

Hey, gamers and tech enthusiasts! Microsoft has just rolled out some cool new features for Windows 11 Insiders in the Release Preview Channel. Get ready for a shake-up in how you use your controller and phone with your PC. We'll dive right into the juicy details. First off, are you an Xbox controll

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Oct 10 2024ENVIRONMENT

Braving the Storm: The Story of a Local Sailor

On the shores of Tampa Bay, sailor Joseph Malinowski, affectionately known as "Lieutenant Dan," has made a name for himself. He's renowned for his unique living situation—he resides on his boat. When Hurricane Milton hit, Malinowski created quite a stir. Despite the mayor's advice to find shelter, h

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Oct 10 2024BUSINESS

Pfizer's Boardroom Battle: A Closer Look

Imagine this: a big pharma company like Pfizer is in the spotlight, not for a new drug, but for some serious boardroom drama. Activist investor group Starboard Value has accused Pfizer of some heavy-handed tactics. They claim that Pfizer or its advisors threatened former CEO Ian Read and ex-CFO Fran

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Oct 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Sunderfolk: The New Way to Bring Friends Together

Getting your pals to play board games can be tough. Setting up takes time, learning the rules is a bore, and finding hours to play is a pain. That's where Sunderfolk comes in, a video game by Secret Door. It's like mixing Gloomhaven's complexity with Jackbox's ease. After playing for a bit, it seems

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