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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China Flexes Military Muscles Around Taiwan

You might have heard about some big military drills happening near Taiwan. China isn't happy with Taiwan's newest president, Lai Ching-te, who recently said China can't boss Taiwan around. So, as a response, China sent a huge fleet, including planes and ships, to show their might. They even used the

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China's Military Moves: Unpacking Taiwan’s Concerns

In the waters near Taiwan, China has launched military drills that Taiwan calls an "unreasonable provocation. " These drills include aircraft carriers, fighter jets, and warships circling the island. Beijing says it wants to warn Taiwan against independence moves, but many in Taiwan see themselves a

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China’s Military Exercise Stirs Up Tensions with Taiwan

China recently held a significant military drill near Taiwan, sparking criticism from the United States. The exercise, dubbed "Joint Sword-2024B, " involved various branches of the Chinese military. They conducted sea and air patrols, along with attacks on maritime and ground targets. This maneuver

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China Practices Island Invasion – What’s the Deal?

This week, China’s military staged huge war games around Taiwan, causing lots of worry. Troops did drills by sea, land, and air, even using one of China’s aircraft carriers. Taiwan's government said China should respect their democracy and stop these scare tactics. The drills were a reply to Taiwan’

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Oct 18 2024LIFESTYLE

Dads Speak Out: How 'Be a Man' Rules Hurt Their Kids

One dad shares how the pressure to be tough and fit certain molds has hurt his sons. His trans son struggled with identity, and his youngest faces bullying for wearing nail polish. Even their middle son feels the squeeze to be an 'alpha' in school. These dads are working to break these harmful expec

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Investigating Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' System After Fatal Crash

The U. S. government's road safety agency, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has started an investigation into Tesla's "Full Self-Driving" system. This follows reports of crashes happening in low-visibility conditions, one of which resulted in a pedestrian's death. The inve

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Self-Driving Cars Face Investigation for Weather Issues

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has started an investigation into Tesla's self-driving systems. They want to know if these systems can handle driving in tough weather conditions like fog or bright sunlight. The investigation was triggered by four reports of Tesla cars cras

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Oct 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Giancarlo Esposito's Crime Drama 'Parish' Cancelled After One Season

The crime drama 'Parish', starring Giancarlo Esposito and Skeet Ulrich, has been cancelled by AMC after just one season. The network expressed gratitude for the cast and crew's efforts but regretted that a second season wasn't possible. 'Parish' follows a former getaway driver who gets entangled wit

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Oct 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Kelli Giddish Returns to SVU with New Role and Perspective

Actress Kelli Giddish, who played Detective Amanda Rollins in Law & Order: SVU, is back on the show. She left in December 2022 but has since returned in a new role. Rollins is now a sergeant in the NYPD's intelligence division. This new job lets her use her skills differently than before. She's exci

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Oct 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Anna Kendrick's Directorial Debut: A Chilling Netflix Crime Thriller

Have you ever wondered what it would be like if a serial killer appeared on a dating show? Well, Netflix's "Woman of the Hour" is here to answer that question. Directed by the talented Anna Kendrick, this movie tells a crazy-but-true tale about Rodney Alcala, who actually went on "The Dating Game" w

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