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Sep 30 2024SCIENCE

Tiny Space Rock to Join Earth's Orbit for a Brief Visit

Imagine a tiny space rock, roughly the size of a school bus, joining Earth's orbit for a couple of months. This isn't a sci-fi movie plot, but a real-life event that's about to happen. The asteroid, named 2024 PT5, will be temporarily trapped by Earth's gravity and orbit our planet for almost 57 day

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Sep 30 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Kris Kristofferson's Rich Legacy

Kris Kristofferson, an 88-year-old country music legend, actor, and songwriter, has passed away peacefully at his home in Maui, surrounded by his family. His family announced the news, paying tribute to his life, saying, "We're all so blessed for our time with him. Thank you for loving him all these

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Sep 29 2024EDUCATION

School Funding Formula Under Fire

California's public education system is facing a major crisis due to the state's failure to comply with its education budget formula, Proposition 98. The formula, approved by voters in 1988, guarantees minimum funding amounts for California public schools and community colleges. However, Governor Ga

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Sep 29 2024WEATHER

Birds Take Center Stage in Stormy Eye

In the heart of Hurricane Helene's swirling vortex, something remarkable was observed by weather radar – birds, literally, in the eye of the storm. When the storm made landfall in the Azores, eyewitnesses described the eerie calm at the center of the hurricane, as if nature had momentarily gone quie

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Sep 29 2024WEATHER

Flood Alert in the French Broad River Valley

The French Broad River Valley is experiencing severe flooding, with the lowest recorded stage since measurements began in 1895. Hurricane Helene, which made landfall in Florida on September 26, is still affecting the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued flash flood warnings for seve

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Sep 29 2024LIFESTYLE

4 Fashion Must-Haves for a Star-Studded Wardrobe

As a renowned celebrity stylist, Jamie Mizrahi has mastered the art of creating a flawless wardrobe. When working with A-list clients like Adele, Jennifer Lawrence, and Nicky Hilton, Mizrahi takes a thoughtful approach to understanding each person's unique style and preferences. "I start by having a

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Sep 28 2024BUSINESS

Is Tiger Woods's New Brand a Copycat?

Tiger Woods's new clothing brand, Sun Day Red, has been making headlines not for its stylish designs or high-quality products, but for a trademark dispute with Tigeraire, a company specializing in cooling products for athletes. Tigeraire claims that Sun Day Red's logo has been "unlawfully hijacked,"

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Sep 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

RPG Showdown: A Battle for Gaming's Future

February 2025 is shaping up to be a thrilling month for role-playing game enthusiasts. With a slew of massive RPGs hitting the market, it's a great opportunity for gamers to weigh in on what they want from their favorite genre. Assassin's Creed Shadows, Avowed, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

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Sep 28 2024OPINION

Jimmy Carter: A Life Dedicated to Peace and Human Rights

Former President Jimmy Carter's legacy in foreign policy is marked by his courageous pursuit of peace and human rights. He tackled challenging issues like the Panama Canal Treaties, which improved U.S.-Latin American relations, and the Camp David Accords, maintaining peace between Israel and Egypt s

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Sep 28 2024NEWS

Dam Alert: A Tale of Two Dams and the Fury of Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, wreaked havoc across the eastern United States, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in its wake. As the storm dumped heavy rainfall and strong winds, two dams in North Carolina found themselves under threat. The Waterville Dam and the Lake Lure Dam, both lo

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