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Oct 09 2024BUSINESS

CEOs Getting Canned for Office Romances

For a long time, CEOs could get away with having relationships with employees. But now, companies are taking a tougher stance. The railroad Norfolk Southern fired its CEO, Alan Shaw, for a consensual relationship with the company's chief legal officer. This shows how seriously companies now take exe

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

President Biden Delays Trip Due to Hurricane Milton

President Joe Biden has had to put his trip to Germany and Angola on hold. Why? Because a big storm, Hurricane Milton, is headed for Florida. This hurricane is expected to hit on Wednesday, and the president wants to make sure everything is ready and that people are safe. Originally, Biden was goin

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris: Sharing Beers and Battles with Colbert

You might remember Kamala Harris from her presidential campaign. Well, she's back, and this time she's taking a break from serious politics to chat with Stephen Colbert. In a surprising moment, she cracked open a can of Miller High Life, proving she's not your typical politician. Most presidential c

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Oct 08 2024CELEBRITIES

Cissy Houston: A Legendary Singer and Mother, Gone at 91

Cissy Houston, the mother of late superstar Whitney Houston, has passed away at the age of 91. Her death came on Monday morning in her New Jersey home, where she was under hospice care for Alzheimer's disease. Cissy Houston was not just a Grammy-winning gospel singer; she was a musical icon who coll

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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

Universities Face Hurdles in Diversity After Supreme Court Decision

Imagine a world where university doors don't open as widely for certain groups. This is the reality facing many colleges and universities after a recent Supreme Court ruling. The court decided that considering race in admissions is against the law, leaving schools like MIT and UNC with fewer non-whi

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Oct 07 2024SCIENCE

The Power of Persistence: Insights from Nobel Laureates

The road to a Nobel Prize in Physics is often long and filled with obstacles, as illustrated by the experiences of laureates Andrea Ghez, Anne L'Huillier, and Donna Strickland. On average, it takes 28 years between publishing a discovery and receiving the prestigious award. Despite facing numerous s

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

The Supreme Court: Is Our Faith Shaken?

Ever felt like something just wasn't fair during a game? Many people in the US are feeling that way about the Supreme Court these days. Recent surveys show more than half of us aren’t happy with what’s happening there right now. With some unusual rulings and leaked information, it’s easy to see why

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

California's Governor Takes a New Route for AI Safety

In an unexpected turn, California Governor Gavin Newsom decided not to sign the SB 1047 bill that aimed to regulate high-risk artificial intelligence (AI) models. The governor had concerns about the bill's lack of specific safety details. Instead of approving it, he chose to collaborate with AI expe

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

When Weather Strikes, Lindor's Comeback Plans Delayed

As fans eagerly awaited Francisco Lindor's return to the Mets lineup after a long absence due to back discomfort, Mother Nature had other plans. The game against the Braves at Truist Park was postponed because of storms and Hurricane Helene, leaving the team with an altered schedule. Manager Carlos

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Weekend Workouts Pack Same Health Punch as Daily Gym Trips

Want a break from hitting the gym every day? Great news! A recent study found that you can get the same health benefits by working out just a couple of days a week. The trick is to make sure you’re getting at least 150 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous exercise each week, as recommended by the World H

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