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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Weather Woes: A Call to Action

Weather patterns are unpredictable these days. Hurricanes can suddenly escalate from a calm breeze to a Category 5 monster in just a few days, leaving little time to react. While we can't blame climate change for any specific storm, scientists warn that rising temperatures could lead to more frequen

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Oct 10 2024HEALTH

Melinda French Gates Invests $250 Million in Global Women's Health

Melinda French Gates is setting aside an impressive $250 million to support women's health worldwide. This money will be distributed through an open call to nonprofit organizations. This step marks a new chapter in her individual philanthropy, following her departure from the Bill & Melinda Gates Fo

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Oct 09 2024CELEBRITIES

Lisa Marie Presley's New Book Reveals Unique Way She Honored Her Late Son

Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of Elvis Presley, has revealed an intimate detail about how she dealt with the loss of her son, Benjamin Keough. In her new memoir, she shares that after Benjamin's death in 2020, she kept his body at home for two months. This was a period where she was struggling to

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris's 2024 Campaign Reaches Billion-Dollar Milestone

In a significant milestone, Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign operation surpassed the $1 billion fundraising mark in September. This amount includes funds raised by both the campaign committee and a joint fundraising committee that supports the Democratic National Committee and st

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Universities Seek Extra Cash

The State Board of Regents recently requested additional funding for state universities. This isn't just about Alabama or Alaska; it's a nationwide issue. States like Arizona, Arkansas, and California are all feeling the pinch. Even states known for their wealth, like Connecticut and Delaware, are n

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Oct 09 2024BUSINESS

Lightdash's Open Source BI Platform Gets Funding to Integrate AI

Lightdash, a company that offers a business intelligence (BI) platform, has recently secured funding to incorporate AI into their open source tool. This platform, which is an alternative to Google’s Looker, allows businesses to train AI analysts tailored to specific team use-cases. This means anyone

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Oct 08 2024BUSINESS

Small Businesses in Hurricane's Path: Loan Help at Risk

Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction, and small businesses in its path are feeling the pinch. The government's Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering disaster loans, but they might run dry soon. President Biden warned that if Congress doesn't approve more funds, the SBA could be out

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Oct 08 2024CELEBRITIES

The Hidden Struggle of TikTok Star Taylor Grigg

Imagine being a young, popular TikTok star with over 1.4 million followers, yet trapped in a body that makes everyday tasks like walking to the mailbox feel like climbing a mountain. That was the reality for Taylor Grigg. At just 24, she bravely faced severe health issues that few knew about. Taylor

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Education in Texas: What’s at Stake in the 2024 Elections?

Texas voters have a lot to think about when it comes to education this election year. The COVID-19 pandemic left many students with learning gaps, and there are still concerns about teachers getting enough training before they hit the classroom. Since the Uvalde tragedy, schools are struggling to pa

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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

Dorchester Schools Get a Big Boost!

It's celebration time at Harleyville-Ridgeville Elementary School in Dorchester County, South Carolina. The school and others in the district just received some amazing news: $16 million is coming their way from the state Board of Education. This big donation is all about improving learning experien

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