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Oct 23 2024HEALTH

McDonald’s Burger Outbreak: One Death, 10 States Affected

A serious E coli outbreak has been linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounder burgers, causing one death and making 49 people sick across 10 states. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is quickly investigating which ingredient is causing the illness. Most people who got sick reported e

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Oct 23 2024SPORTS

Celtics Celebrate New Era with Legends and Stars at TD Garden

TD Garden was the place to be as the Celtics kicked off their 2024-25 season with a bang. The team raised their 18th championship banner and received their rings in a pregame ceremony. The night was extra special because it marked their first title since 2008. Fans were thrilled to see the entire "B

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Oct 22 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Joni Mitchell and Elton John's Jazzed-Up Duet at Hollywood Bowl

You know how sometimes legends come together and create magic? That's what happened when Joni Mitchell and Elton John teamed up at the Hollywood Bowl. Mitchell, now 80, and John, 77, are both music veterans who started their careers way back in the late '60s. They joined forces for a jazzy take on J

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Trump's McDonald's Stunt: Workers Aren't Impressed

Former President Donald Trump made a visit to a Pennsylvania McDonald’s recently, spending some time working behind the counter. This wasn’t just a casual stop; it was part of his ongoing criticism of Kamala Harris’s past experience working at the fast-food chain. Trump even went as far as to say sh

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Oct 22 2024FINANCE

Bond Selloff: Then and Now

Remember Alan Greenspan? He steered the Federal Reserve during the 1995 rate cut, which led to a unique bond selloff. Recently, a similar event occurred when the Fed started cutting interest rates again. This time, two-year U. S. government bond yields rose by 34 basis points after the September rat

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Oct 22 2024WEATHER

Get Ready, North Texas! Warm Weather Ahead

Hey there, North Texas! This week is going to be a scorcher. Our weather is staying dry and getting hotter. On Tuesday, we'll hit the upper 80s, which is way warmer than our usual 77. Wednesday might even break records with temperatures around 90 – that's close to the record high of 91! Things will

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Oct 22 2024SPORTS

Why Do Sprinters Seem to Die Younger Than Marathon Runners?

Track and field athletes are known for their incredible fitness. But there's a big debate going on about which type—sprinters or marathon runners—live longer. This all started when a coach compared sprinters to cancer patients. Ouch! But a writer named Steve Magness had a different take. He said, "H

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Oct 22 2024SPORTS

Who Will Shine? NBA Experts' Award Predictions for 2024-25

The 2024-25 NBA season is here, and teams are already hitting the court. As fans watch, experts are making predictions about who will take home the league's top individual honors. The big question is: Who will be the MVP? NBA insiders are divided between Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Mean

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Oct 22 2024CRIME

The Chilling Truth: A Game Show's Dark Secret

Imagine this: a popular dating game show in the 60s and 70s, where hopeful bachelorettes chose their dream date from three mystery men. This was the scenario for a terrifying crime hidden in plain sight. Rodney Alcala, a contestant in 1978, had already done horrifying things. He was a photographer w

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Oct 22 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI's Big Appetite: The Energy Challenge

You might think that AI is all about brains, but it's got a big belly too! AI needs tons of energy to run its data centers. For example, in Ohio, there are plans for 90 new data centers that would need as much power as 45 years of Tesla car sales. That's a lot of juice! Why does AI need so much pow

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