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Oct 10 2024WEATHER

Florida Faces Power Outages and Loss After Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton left millions of Floridians without power and claimed nine lives after tearing through the state with strong winds, flooding, and tornadoes. The Category 3 storm hit Siesta Key near Tampa Bay on Wednesday evening, causing widespread damage and disruption. St. Lucie County saw four f

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Gaza School Strike: What Really Happened?

Imagine going to a school that’s supposed to be a safe haven, only to be hit by a strike. That’s what happened in Gaza this week. A school serving as a shelter for people fleeing their homes was bombed, killing 27 people. Israel said they were targeting militants, but there’s no proof yet. This isn’

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Oct 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

French President Macron Wants 'Emily in Paris' to Stay in the City of Love

Imagine this: the popular Netflix show "Emily in Paris" is announcing that its main character is heading to Rome. You'd think the Italians would be thrilled, right? Well, not so fast. French President Emmanuel Macron has something to say about that. He wants the show to stick to its namesake city an

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Oct 10 2024SPORTS

Drake Maye’s Debut: A New Hope for Patriots

The New England Patriots are making a big change at the quarterback position. After five games with Jacoby Brissett at the helm, the team is switching to rookie Drake Maye. Maye, a highly touted prospect, brings a unique mix of arm talent and athleticism. He's expected to make his debut this Sunday

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Oct 10 2024BUSINESS

Prices Rise Faster Than Expected, Jobless Claims Surge After Storm

Surprisingly, prices have been going up quicker than anyone thought in September. This unexpected rise in prices was mainly due to higher food and shelter costs, according to the Labor Department. The Consumer Price Index, which measures the cost of stuff we buy and services we use, went up by 0.2%

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Oct 10 2024FINANCE

Small Bump in Social Security Benefits for 2025

The Social Security Administration let everyone know on Thursday that there will be a 2.5% increase in their benefits for 2025. This is the smallest increase since 2021, when it was just 1.3%. This change comes after a period where inflation was high and beneficiaries saw bigger boosts in their paym

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Oct 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Meet the Masterminds Behind Today's Biggest Influencers

Ever wondered who's behind the scenes of your favorite influencers? Let's dive in and meet some of the key players. At United Talent Agency (UTA), Ali Berman, Damon Lau, Raina Penchansky, and Oren Rosenbaum are the brains behind big names like Emma Chamberlain on YouTube and Alex Cooper from Ca

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Oct 10 2024SPORTS

PFT's Picks: Week 6 NFL Showdowns

Last week was a bit of a struggle for PFT's Chris and Mike with their NFL predictions. Both experts had a rough time, ending up at 6-8 and 7-7. They're now looking for a comeback in the upcoming Week 6 games. One major matchup to watch is the 49ers versus the Seahawks. Both Chris and Mike think the

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Oct 10 2024WEATHER

Storm Milton: Tracking Winds, Rain, and Power Outages

Ever heard of Milton? It's not a person, but a storm! A big one, too. Milton was a post-tropical cyclone in the North Atlantic Ocean, according to the National Hurricane Center. This storm was no joke, with winds blowing at 75 miles per hour! It caused power outages in its path. About 20% to 80% of

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Oct 10 2024CELEBRITIES

Anne Hathaway’s Sorry Note After Awkward 2012 Interview

Anne Hathaway made headlines recently after apologizing to a Norwegian journalist, Kjersti Flaa, for a less-than-smooth 2012 interview. The interview, part of the "Les Miserables" press tour, resurfaced online, showing Hathaway being somewhat short in her responses and declining Flaa's request to si

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