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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Four Stellar Alternatives to Amazon Prime with Free Shipping

Amazon Prime is one of the biggest players in the subscription service game, with almost half of the U. S. population signed up. While their free and fast shipping is hard to beat, there are other options worth considering. Here's a look at some of the best alternatives that also offer free shipping

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Oct 31 2024CRIME

Beware: Ballot Box Arsonist May Strike Again

Authorities in Portland warned that the suspect behind recent ballot box fires might attack again before Election Day. The incident, which destroyed hundreds of ballots in Vancouver, involved a device set up at another ballot box in Portland. The same suspect was linked to an earlier fire in Clark

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Oct 31 2024CRIME

Tacoma Food Truck Heist: A Setback for Local BBQ Business

Terry Hayes, owner of The Man BBQ, was left in shock after returning from a vacation to find his food truck stolen. The theft occurred in broad daylight outside the Dryer Masonic Center on 134th Street in Tacoma on October 22. Surveillance footage shows two thieves arriving in a white truck, quickly

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Oct 30 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Martha Stewart's Mixed Feelings about Her Netflix Documentary

Have you ever watched a movie about yourself and didn't quite like the ending? That's exactly what happened to Martha Stewart. In a chat with the New York Times, the lifestyle guru shared her thoughts on Netflix's documentary "Martha. " She loved the first half but felt the rest was "a bit lazy. " S

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Oct 30 2024CRIME

The Confusing Case of the Chicago Synagogue Shooting

Last Saturday morning, a Jewish man was shot on his way to a synagogue in Chicago. The 22-year-old suspect, Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, was heard shouting "Allahu Akbar" before the attack. However, despite the clear religious motive, officials haven't charged him with a hate crime yet. Abdallahi is curr

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Oct 30 2024CRIME

Helping East San Jose Businesses with Tech: A New Camera Program

Small business owners in East San Jose have been struggling with crime, but they're about to get some help. The city has started a new program with mobile cameras at Lion Plaza on Tully Road. Mayor Matt Mahan and other officials hope this will make the area safer as the police deal with staffing iss

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Oct 30 2024CRIME

The Growing Concern: Venezuelan Gang Tren de Aragua in Texas

Lately, Texas has been keeping a close eye on a Venezuelan gang called Tren de Aragua, and for good reason. This gang, which started out in South American prisons, has grown into a global threat known for its brutal violence, extortion, and human trafficking. While it's tough to say just how many me

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Israel Shuts Down UN Refugee Aid: What's Next?

Imagine this: nearly 6 million Palestinian refugees could be left without critical support like food, healthcare, and education. This is what's at stake after Israel's parliament passed a law banning a key UN agency from operating in territories it controls. The agency, UNRWA, has been a lifeline fo

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Gaza's Struggle: Why isn't the World Responding?

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) recently expressed frustration at the global inaction towards Gaza's dire situation. Despite ongoing horrors, the world hasn't stepped in to help. Israel's parliament passed two bills that could severely hurt UNRWA's operations. These bills aim to b

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Oct 30 2024HEALTH

TB Cases Hit 8 Million in 2023: A Global Crisis

Last year, around 8 million people were diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB), the highest number ever recorded by the World Health Organization (WHO). The death toll was staggering, reaching 1. 25 million people, which is almost double the number of people killed by HIV in the same year. This grim stati

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