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Nov 06 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin Hits $70, 000 on Election Day: What Does it Mean?

Election Day saw Bitcoin bouncing back to $70, 000. This happened as the U. S. presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump tightened. What's interesting is that Bitcoin's value had been hovering around its peak, reaching $73, 562 last week, just a step away from its record high of $73,

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

North Korea Launches Missiles Before US Election

On a Tuesday, North Korea set off a series of short-range ballistic missiles into the sea. This happened just hours before the U. S. presidential election. Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani reported that at least seven missiles traveled up to 250 miles with a peak height of 60 miles. They lande

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Nov 05 2024WEATHER

Baton Rouge Beats Heat Records Again

Baton Rouge's Metro Airport has done something quite unusual—it's broken the record for the latest 90-degree temperature yet again. Just a week ago, the airport set a new record for the latest date to reach 90 degrees, which was October 27. This date was previously set in 1907. Since October 26, the

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Nov 05 2024SPORTS

Unlocking A New Era: Caitlin Clark's Influence in Women's Basketball

Ever since its launch in 1997, the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) has long been yearning for a spark to ignite mainstream interest. That spark was finally lit with the arrival of Caitlin Clark from Des Moines. Though numerous influential figures had paved the way, Carol Stiff stands

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Nov 05 2024SCIENCE

New Zealand's Stationary Cloud: The Taieri Pet

Imagine a cloud that always shows up in the same place, like a pet waiting for you at home. This unique cloud, known as the Taieri Pet, does just that! It's a seven-mile-long, sausage-shaped lenticular cloud that hangs out above Otago, a region in New Zealand's South Island. Locals have been seeing

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Nov 05 2024BUSINESS

Microsoft's Big Surge: Gaming Leads the Way as Cloud and AI Shine

Microsoft just reported a whopping 16% increase in revenue for the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025, reaching a massive $65. 6 billion. This figure not only surpassed what analysts expected but also showed where Microsoft is placing its bets for the future. Instead of relying heavily on traditi

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Trump's Final Campaign Day: Mixed Truths and Big Lies

The last full day of ex-President Trump's campaign was packed with rallies and misleading statements. At an event in North Carolina, he repeated false claims about immigration, jobs, and even old feuds. Experts debunked many claims, showing the facts don't line up with Trump's words. For example, he

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Nov 04 2024WEATHER

Caribbean Storm: Watch Out, Gulf!

Imagine a storm brewing in the Caribbean, about 345 miles from Jamaica. It's moving northeast at 7 mph, with winds of 35 mph. Forecasters think it'll become a hurricane as it passes over Cuba and enters the Gulf of Mexico by midweek. The National Hurricane Center is keeping a close eye on this poten

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Nov 04 2024HEALTH

Fluoride in Water: What’s the Truth?

You might have heard that fluoride is bad for you. But is that really true? Let’s break it down. Fluoride is a natural mineral found in water and rocks. It's also a byproduct of some industries. Some people say it causes health problems like arthritis and cancer. But is that true? A federal judge re

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Nov 04 2024ENVIRONMENT

Prince William's African Adventure: A Focus on Climate and Conservation

Prince William is kicking off a four-day trip to South Africa, with a big focus on climate change and the environment. He'll chat with young environmentalists, hang out with local fishermen, and even join a rugby practice at a local school. The highlight of his visit? The Earthshot Prize ceremony, w

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