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Oct 12 2024BUSINESS

CoreWeave's Big Bet: A Huge Credit Line for AI Growth

You might have heard of CoreWeave, an AI startup backed by Nvidia. They've just snagged a massive $650 million credit line to fuel their expansion. This cash boost means they can build more data centers worldwide, with plans to open 28 by the end of 2024. That's quite the milestone for just a year!

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Oct 12 2024EDUCATION

Fair's Cookie Kitchen Bakes Up Scholarships for SC Students

Ever wondered how the South Carolina State Fair gives back to the community? Well, it's not just about the thrilling rides and delicious food! The Pro Kitchen Cookie Kitchen, nestled in the Rosewoods salon at the fairgrounds, is back this year with a sweet mission. They're selling warm chocolate chi

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Oct 12 2024CELEBRITIES

Actress Takes Heat for Complaint About $15 Credit

Jessica Chastain, a well-known Hollywood actress with a net worth of millions, is facing criticism for her response to a refund from JetBlue. The issue arose after a trip where Chastain and her husband experienced problems with the in-flight entertainment system. Instead of a full refund, the airlin

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Oct 11 2024HEALTH

Mine Tour Turned Tragic: One Dead, 12 Stuck After Elevator Glitch

In a dramatic turn of events, a tourist site at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine near Cripple Creek, Colorado, faced a serious incident. An elevator malfunctioned while descending into the mine, leading to the death of one person and leaving 12 others trapped 500 feet below the surface. The incident, w

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Oct 11 2024BUSINESS

Trapped Tourists: A Mine Misadventure

In the small town of Cripple Creek, Colorado, a tourist trip to the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine turned into an unexpected ordeal. Around noon on Thursday, an elevator malfunction trapped twelve adults 1,000 feet below ground. They were visiting the historic site when the mechanical issue occurred. For

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Oct 11 2024CELEBRITIES

Jessica Chastain's Social Media Complaint Sparks Debate

Actress Jessica Chastain, known for her role in "Zero Dark Thirty," recently faced backlash after she complained on social media about receiving a $15 credit from JetBlue for a malfunctioning in-flight entertainment system during a six-hour flight. The flight cost her $1,500, and she felt the credit

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Oct 11 2024ENVIRONMENT

FEMA's Big Spend: A Look at Rapid Disaster Funding

FEMA has been burning through its disaster funds at a lightning pace. In just over a week, they spent about $9 billion of their recently allocated $20 billion. Why the rush? The agency is dealing with back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton, plus a whole list of other disasters like wildfires, flo

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Oct 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Spooky Night Returns: Commack's Halloween House is Back

Get ready for a scary good time! Commack's beloved Halloween house, the Peppermint Chop Shop, is making a comeback on October 26 and 31. This isn't just any Halloween event; it's a chance to scare, laugh, and raise money for a great cause. The McMahon-Alesi family is behind the magic, and they're pu

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Oct 11 2024CELEBRITIES

Celebs Pitch in for Hurricane Recovery

When two devastating hurricanes, Milton and Helene, struck the southeastern U.S., celebrities stepped up to lend a hand. Some stars with roots in the affected regions, like western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee, were particularly quick to help. Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Bra

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Oct 10 2024EDUCATION

Why So Many Illinois Teachers Are Thinking of Quitting

You know something's wrong when nearly 6 out of 10 teachers in Illinois are thinking about leaving the profession. That's what a recent survey by the Illinois Education Association (IEA) found. They talked to 500 teachers and other education staff in June, and the results are worrying. It's not just

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