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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

King Charles Urges Commonwealth to Face Its Past

King Charles recently spoke up at the Commonwealth summit in Samoa, pushing the organization to confront its troubling history. He acknowledged the ongoing pain from the past, emphasizing the need to learn from history to build a better future. Charles highlighted the importance of choosing unity ov

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

King Charles: We Can't Change the Past, But We Can Learn From It

At a recent Commonwealth summit in Samoa, King Charles III addressed leaders about the painful past of slavery. He acknowledged that the past can't be altered but emphasized the importance of learning from history to address current inequalities. Charles encouraged leaders to use the right language

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Oct 25 2024EDUCATION

Helping 8 Million Struggling Students: A New Plan for Debt Relief

Imagine having a hard time paying your student loans because life threw you some unexpected curveballs. The U. S. Education Department has proposed new rules that could provide debt relief for nearly 8 million borrowers facing financial hardships. These hardships might include high medical costs, ch

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Oct 25 2024WEATHER

Preparing for Rain: North Vancouver Faces Another Wet Weekend

Picture this: the District of North Vancouver is bracing itself for another round of rain, but don't worry, it won't be as intense as last weekend's storm. The North Shore mountains are expecting about 75 millimetres of rain this weekend, which is a lot less compared to the nearly 350 millimetres th

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Oct 25 2024CRIME

Key Bridge Collapse Settlement Reaches Over $100 Million

In a recent turn of events, two companies that own and operate the cargo ship Dali have agreed to pay over $100 million to settle a civil claim brought by the United States. The collision with the Key Bridge led to a significant disaster, and now, Grace Ocean Private Limited and Synergy Marine Priva

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Oct 23 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Theatre Department's New Play: 'Radium Girls'

Imagine stepping back in time to witness a captivating tale about the true stories of women who fought for justice. The Longhorn Theatre Department has decided to bring this powerful narrative to life. Titled "Radium Girls, " the play offers a close look at the fascinating yet tragic events that unf

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Oct 23 2024SPORTS

Khamzat Chimaev: A New Outlook on Health and Fighting

Khamzat Chimaev, also known as 'Borz', has been vocal about his health struggles that affected previous fights, including his match with Kamaru Usman. While some people poked fun at his illness, UFC CEO Dana White supported him. Since then, Chimaev has changed his training methods to avoid overworki

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Oct 21 2024CRIME

UCLA Students Targeted in Alleged Hate Crime

Around 1:11 a. m. on Saturday, a group of UCLA students sitting on a bench near a Chick-Fil-A on Westwood Boulevard were targeted by a hateful act. A dark SUV drove by, and the driver shouted an ethnic slur at the students. The front passenger then threw an open water bottle, striking one of the stu

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Oct 20 2024POLITICS

Reparations: A Divisive Debate

You might have heard the word "reparations" thrown around lately. It’s a big topic, especially among some Caribbean people. But what does it really mean? In simple terms, it's about money – people wanting Britain to pay for things that happened long ago. Take David Lammy, for instance. He once said

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Oct 19 2024BUSINESS

CVS Health Makes Big Leadership Swap After Stock Dive

CVS Health has seen some big changes at the top. On Friday, the company announced that Karen Lynch is stepping down as CEO. She's been replaced by David Joyner, who was the president of CVS Caremark. This move comes after CVS had to warn that its earnings will miss Wall Street's expectations for the

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