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Oct 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

Upgrade Your Flight with AirFly Pro

Ever felt trapped using those old airline headphones on long flights? They're noisy and uncomfortable, especially in a crowd. Lucky for us, there's a savvy solution: the AirFly Pro by Twelve South. This cool little gadget connects to your seat's headphone jack and lets you use your personal Bluetoot

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Oct 11 2024WEATHER

Florida's Theme Parks Back in Action After Hurricane Milton

After the storm, Florida's theme parks, including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld, reopened their doors to guests. But while the fun was back on, the aftermath of Hurricane Milton was still felt by many. The storm left at least 16 people dead and over 340 rescued. Plus, around 2 m

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Oct 11 2024LIFESTYLE

Eat When You Want: How Airlines Serve on Demand

Ever wondered how airlines manage to serve delicious meals at 40,000 feet? Some airlines offer a unique service called "dine-on-demand" for their first and business class passengers. This means you can order your meal just before takeoff and choose when you want to eat. It's like having a personal c

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Oct 11 2024BUSINESS

Business Owner Gives Back to Hurricane Victims

Rich DiLorenzo, who runs Somerset Hills Exxon in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, has a plan to help out those hit hard by Hurricane Milton in Florida. From October 21 to 23, he will donate 5 cents from every gallon of gas sold. That's not all – he's also going to match the total amount raised. Rich belie

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Oct 11 2024FINANCE

Tax Changes: What States Are Voting On This Year?

This election season, several states are letting voters decide on new tax rules. Some states want to give childcare centers a tax break, while others hope to fight inflation by raising the minimum wage or removing taxes on daily purchases. Missouri, for instance, might exempt childcare facilities fr

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Oct 11 2024HEALTH

Bird Flu in California: What You Need to Know

California is seeing a surge in bird flu cases among dairy farmers. In just three weeks, the state has reported its third case, making it the 17th human case in the U.S. over the past two years. The latest patient has mild symptoms like eye redness and infection. Experts think the virus is spreading

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Oct 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix Revives 'Nobody Wants This' with New Helms

Are you ready to dive back into the unconventional romance between an agnostic podcast host and a rebounding rabbi? Netflix has good news for fans of the romantic comedy 'Nobody Wants This.' The streaming giant is bringing the show back for a second season, with a few twists. Originally created by E

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Oct 11 2024ENVIRONMENT

Hurricane Milton: Florida Cope with Damage and Power Outages

Florida is dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which hit the state overnight. The storm caused widespread flooding and left millions without power. Governor Ron DeSantis reported that search and rescue teams were involved in 125 missions, rescuing 48 people and tragically, 10 lives were

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Oct 11 2024WEATHER

Weather Report: A Super Bowl Surprise

Imagine watching a weather report during a hurricane and hearing about a famous football game! That’s what happened when The Weather Channel’s Paul Goodloe mentioned Super Bowl LI while covering Hurricane Milton in Florida. The storm hit Wednesday night, and Goodloe was reporting from Sarasota as th

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Oct 11 2024SCIENCE

The Victorian Skies: Adventures in 19th Century Ballooning and Weather Discovery

When you think of early aviation, the Wright Brothers often come to mind. But did you know that over 100 years before their flight, people were already soaring through the skies in balloons? The Victorian era was a time of daring exploration and scientific discovery. One of the most remarkable feats

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