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Oct 31 2024WEATHER

Spain's Deadly Floods: A Wake-Up Call

Spain is grappling with its worst flooding in decades, with a year's worth of rain falling in just hours this week. The storm, starting on Tuesday, has claimed over 150 lives, mostly in the Valencia region. Towns and roads are flooded, rivers have burst their banks, and thousands are without power o

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Iconic Derzhprom Building Hit by Russian Strike

In a sudden and destructive attack, Russia hit Ukraine's historic Derzhprom building in Kharkiv with a guided bomb on Monday night. This iconic structure, built in the 1920s, is a celebrated landmark and a prime example of Soviet-era constructivist architecture. The strike left six people injured, a

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Oct 30 2024SCIENCE

Burning Secrets: Chemicals in Smoke and Cancer

Have you ever thought about what's in the smoke you see during a wildfire? Besides being scary and bad for the environment, it also contains chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). These are created when things like wood burn. Usually, we encounter tiny amounts from car fumes and i

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Oct 26 2024SPORTS

A Classic Rivalry: Notre Dame vs. Navy in a Crucial Clash

Notre Dame and Navy are no strangers to competition. Their football rivalry dates back to 1927, and this Saturday's game at MetLife Stadium is no exception. Both teams are eyeing a spot in the College Football Playoff, making this match a significant test. Navy's offense has been on fire, averaging

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Oct 26 2024SPORTS

Notre Dame vs. Navy: Can the Irish Keep Their Winning Streak?

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish are rolling, and they're close to cracking the top 10. But first, they have to face the undefeated United States Naval Academy. The Midshipmen have been crushing opponents with their "Sling-T" offense. Coach Marcus Freeman pulled off some crazy moves last week against G

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Oct 25 2024BUSINESS

Weapons Scanner Company Evolv Admits to Employee Misconduct

Evolv Technology, the firm behind New York City's subway weapons scanners, revealed some staff got into trouble while making deals. The company says this happened between mid-2022 and mid-2023, affecting sales to one of their biggest partners. These employees didn't tell Evolv's finance folks about

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Trump's Campaign Trail Twists and McDonald's E. coli Mystery

Former President Donald Trump is shaking up his campaign strategy, even though his key issues—immigration, inflation, and Israel—seem to be resonating with voters. He's ditching his planned messages to throw personal jabs at Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz. Yesterday, Tru

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Oct 24 2024ENVIRONMENT

India's Top Court: Clean Air is a Right, Not a Privilege

India's Supreme Court has made a bold statement, declaring that living in a pollution-free environment is a fundamental right for all citizens. This comes as Delhi, the capital, is choking under a thick layer of smog. The city's air quality index hit a "very poor" 364 on Wednesday, with levels below

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Rockets from Hezbollah Hit Tel Aviv Again

For the second day in a row, Hezbollah fired rockets at the Tel Aviv region, prompting millions of Israelis to rush to bomb shelters. The Lebanese Shi’ite group also targeted northern towns, including Nazareth. Two rockets heading for central Israel were intercepted by the military. No one was immed

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

Mayor Adams: Campaign On, Even Without Funds

Mayor Adams is confident he'll run for reelection, even if he's not eligible for matching funds from the city's Campaign Finance Board. The board might deny him funds due to his indictment on bribery and fraud charges, which involve allegations of accepting illegal donations from Turkish foreign age

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