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Oct 10 2024CRIME

Hip-Hop Mogul Pushes for Spring Trial in Sex Trafficking Case

Popular music producer Sean "Diddy" Combs will be in court on Thursday to discuss a possible trial date for his sex trafficking and racketeering case. His legal team wants the trial to begin in April or May of next year. The case involves a lot of electronic evidence, which the government is slowly

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Oct 10 2024BUSINESS

Prices Rise Faster Than Expected, Jobless Claims Surge After Storm

Surprisingly, prices have been going up quicker than anyone thought in September. This unexpected rise in prices was mainly due to higher food and shelter costs, according to the Labor Department. The Consumer Price Index, which measures the cost of stuff we buy and services we use, went up by 0.2%

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Oct 10 2024WEATHER

How Did Hurricane Milton Become So Powerful?

Hurricane Milton surprised everyone by growing so fast and strong. It started small, but quickly got bigger and stronger. This happened because of very warm water in the Gulf of Mexico. Also, a process called "eyewall replacement" made it even bigger. Milton's winds reached over 175 mph, which is ve

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Avoiding the Nuclear Edge

The threat of nuclear war has been lurking for decades, kept at bay by outdated safeguards. But things are changing. More countries have nuclear weapons and they're less careful than before. We're on the brink, one mistake away from disaster, yet we're not talking about it enough. The New York Times

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

President Biden Squashes Weather Control Conspiracy

It seems like the weather is always a hot topic, especially when it's dangerous. President Biden recently clapped back at a wild claim by Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. She said the government can control the weather, like a huge, invisible hand. But Biden didn't buy it. He said it's "ridic

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Weather Conspiracies Debunked: Biden Slams Misinformation

President Biden recently called out what he called "stupid" claims that the government can control the weather. A Georgia congresswoman, Marjorie Taylor Greene, has been spreading this idea. She believes the government can literally control the weather, which Biden thinks is ridiculous. The Federal

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Oct 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Nintendo's Latest Gadget: The Sound Clock Alarmo Gets an Update

Imagine waking up to your favorite Nintendo tunes! Nintendo has just launched a new alarm clock called the Sound Clock Alarmo, and it's already getting its first big update. This isn't your average alarm clock. It can receive software updates, just like your favorite gaming console. The latest updat

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Oct 10 2024SPORTS

The Mets' Big Moment: Lindor's Grand Slam Sends Team to NLCS

On a chilly October night at Citi Field, the Mets were eager to clinch their spot in the National League Championship Series (NLCS). The crowd was patient, waiting for a big play. That moment came in the sixth inning when shortstop Francisco Lindor stepped up to the plate. With one swing, Lindor sen

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Oct 10 2024ENVIRONMENT

Should Big Oil Be Held Accountable?

Back in 1989, a report from Shell predicted two futures: one with controlled fossil fuels and little climate change, and another with rising temperatures and violent storms. The second scenario is now the reality for many families in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. H

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

California Senate Candidates Schiff and Garvey Clash on Key Issues

In the race for California's open Senate seat, Democratic candidate Adam Schiff and Republican candidate Steve Garvey recently faced off in a forum hosted by ABC7. The candidates discussed a range of issues, including abortion, gun control, climate change, and the housing crisis. Schiff, a longtime

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