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Oct 07 2024FINANCE

Can EVgo's Chargers Boost Stock by 80%?

JPMorgan has some interesting news for investors. They think EVgo, a company that owns and runs fast electric vehicle chargers, might see its stock value jump by nearly 80%. This is due to their unique business model. On Thursday, the firm raised their rating on EVgo's shares from neutral to overwei

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Atlanta Woman Fights to Keep Her Restaurant Name

In Atlanta, Georgia, a woman named Amanda Kinsey is facing opposition from Mattel, the company that owns Barbie. The issue? The name of her restaurant, "Amanda's BarBeeQue." Kinsey has been running her business since 2017 without any problems until she decided to trademark the name. That’s when thin

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Oct 07 2024ENVIRONMENT

Why Isn't Carbon Capture Tech More Common?

Did you know that there’s a way to clean up power plant exhaust before it hits the air? It’s called carbon capture and storage, or CCS for short. Here’s how it works: special liquids called amines scrub away CO2 from the exhaust gases. Sounds great, right? Well, not so fast. Businesses that sell en

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Oct 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Marty Moves to Rotterdam

Rotterdam's International Film Festival has just welcomed a new face. Marten Rabarts, formerly of the New Zealand International Film Festival, is now leading IFFR Pro. This role involves promoting Dutch film culture worldwide and running programs like CineMart and Rotterdam Lab. He'll work with the

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Stopping Rumors: How False Info Hurts Disaster Response

A mayor in Tennessee, Glenn Jacobs, recently spoke out against rumors circulating about the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) response to Hurricane Helene. He warned that these false claims could make recovery efforts more challenging. Jacobs, known for his wrestling career, posted on soc

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Oct 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Joker Sequel: Audiences Give It a Big 'Meh'

The much-awaited sequel to the 2019 blockbuster Joker, titled Joker: Folie à Deux, has made history in an unexpected way. It's the first Hollywood comic book movie to receive a D CinemaScore from audiences. This score, along with poor exit polls, suggests that many people aren’t happy with how the f

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Oct 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Joker 2's Struggle: Why Audiences Aren't Impressed

Todd Phillips' new movie, Joker: Folie à Deux, is facing a tough start at the box office. On its first day (October 4), it only made $20 million, including $7 million from early screenings. Experts think it won't even reach $50 million for its opening weekend. Part of the problem might be that

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Oct 06 2024WEATHER

Florida on Alert: Hurricane Milton Heads Toward Coast

Florida is bracing for a potential major hurricane, as Tropical Storm Milton gains strength in the Gulf of Mexico. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued a warning to residents, urging them to prepare now. The storm could bring heavy rainfall and storm surges, impacting areas still re

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Oct 05 2024POLITICS

FEMA's Funds: Migrants vs. Disasters?

A storm hit the East Coast in late September, and now people are talking about money – specifically, how the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is using it. Some say they should focus more on helping people affected by Hurricane Helene instead of spending money on migrants. Texas Governor Gr

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Oct 05 2024ENVIRONMENT

Hurricane Helene: Separating Facts from Fiction

As Hurricane Helene wreaks havoc across the country, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging everyone to be cautious about false information circulating online. The agency has set up a special page called "rumor response" to help people sort through what's true and what's not. One

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