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Oct 19 2024CRIME

The Serial Killer Who Won a TV Date

Rodney Alcala was a charming man who won a date on a popular TV show. But little did the show’s producers know, he was already a serial killer. In 1978, he appeared on "The Dating Game, " charming the bachelorette Cheryl Bradshaw. However, she felt something wasn't right and refused the date. This d

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Oct 19 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Chicago in Action: Marathon, Courts, and Sports Updates

This week, Chicago was buzzing with activity. The city streets echoed with cheers and cowbells as runners participated in the 46th Chicago Marathon. Over at the Dirksen U. S. Courthouse, jury selection for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption case wrapped up on Thursday. A pane

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Oct 19 2024HEALTH

Pertussis on the Rise: Why Vaccines Matter

Imagine this: a simple runny nose and tickling cough could turn into violent, whooping coughs that make you throw up or even break your ribs. That's pertussis, or whooping cough, and it's happening way more this year. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just updated their data, s

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

The Billionaire Backing: Why Some Wealthy Leaders Support Kamala Harris

As the U. S. presidential election approaches, several high-profile business leaders have spoken up to show their support for the Democratic candidate, Kamala Harris. In Wisconsin, investor and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban campaigned for Harris, arguing this election is crucial for small businesses an

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Oct 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

UK Scientists Smash Data Speed Record with Mixed Tech

Imagine transferring a two-hour 4K movie in just 0. 12 seconds! That's what UK researchers from University College London (UCL) have pulled off. They combined electronic and photonic technologies to reach a crazy-fast data speed of 1 terabit per second (Tbps) in lab tests. This new wireless tech use

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Should MCAS Stay? Governor and Public Have Different Views

Governor Maura Healey and her team are sticking to their stance: the MCAS test should stay as a high school graduation requirement. But polls are showing that the public isn’t on the same page. A recent survey by The Boston Globe and Suffolk University found that 58% of people want to remove the MCA

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Politician Unknowingly Shares Endorsement from 9/11 Conspiracy Theorist

You might think that a politician would be careful about who endorses them, but sometimes things don’t go as planned. This time around, it was New York Congressman Marc Molinaro, who unwittingly shared a supportive video from someone known for spreading 9/11 conspiracy theories. Molinaro’s blunder

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Oct 19 2024SCIENCE

NASA's New Moonwalkers: Prada's Stylish Spacewear

Ever wondered what astronauts will wear on their next moon adventure? NASA just revealed its new spacesuit for the Artemis III mission, set for 2026. This cool outfit, named AxEMU, was designed by Axiom Space and Prada. The big deal? It's not just for the moon, but also for spacewalks near Earth. T

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Oct 19 2024SCIENCE

Prada and Axiom's New Spacesuits for NASA's Lunar Mission

Imagine astronauts wearing stylish, high-tech spacesuits designed by Prada and Axiom Space. These new suits are called the Axiom Extravehicular Mobility Unit (AxEMU) and are planned for NASA's upcoming Artemis III mission. This mission aims to land humans on the moon for the first time since the 197

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Oct 19 2024TECHNOLOGY

One-Way Sound: A Spinning Revolution

Ever imagined sound that travels only forward, never bouncing back? That's exactly what scientists have discovered. This breakthrough isn't just about improving music quality. It could revolutionize how we use sound in technology, especially in radar systems. Researchers at a well-known university

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