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Sep 08 2024POLITICS

Missouri's Sports Betting Showdown: Will the Ballots Decide?

In a nail-biting legal battle, Missouri's Cole County Judge has ruled in favor of keeping sports betting on the state's November ballots. The decision comes after a lawsuit challenged whether proponents had gathered enough signatures from registered voters to qualify for inclusion. But what does t

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Sep 08 2024CRIME

Casket Caper:Vegas Heist or Just Another Crazy Night?

A woman in Las Vegas found herself in hot water after allegedly breaking into a funeral home and stealing a casket containing a body. Patricia Sierra, 47, faces charges including grand larceny, burglary, and disturbing human remains. The incident unfolded in the early morning hours of August 27th w

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Sep 08 2024CRIME

Grave Robbery or Drunken Debacle? Unraveling the Vegas Funeral Home Heist

A woman in Las Vegas was arrested after a bizarre incident involving a stolen casket. Patricia Sierra, 47, broke into a funeral home, took a casket with a body inside, and dumped it on the street. Police were alerted by a 911 call reporting a body lying face down outside the Affordable Cremation a

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Trump's Trillion Dollar Fund: A Brilliant Move or Just Another Broken Promise?

In a surprising twist, former President Donald Trump has proposed the creation of a sovereign wealth fund for the United States. The idea, which was floated during a speech at The Economic Club of New York, would see the government establish its own investment fund to finance 'great national endeav

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Sep 06 2024BUSINESS

Can a Side of Beef Change the Face of Fine Dining? A Look at NYC's Culinary Inclusion Efforts

Imagine this: a side of beef bigger than a classroom desk, and a group of high school students wielding sawblades, ready to tackle it. This isn't just a scene from a cooking show; it's the Food Education Fund in action, aiming to inject diversity into the world of fine dining. But are these hands-

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Sep 06 2024POLITICS

Trump's Tough-on-Crime Pitch: Is It Working?

Donald Trump is back in North Carolina, the battleground state, trying to position himself as the tough-on-crime candidate in the face of Vice President Kamala Harris's strong fundraising showing. He's addressing the Fraternal Order of Police, a group that backed him in 2020, and painting Harris as

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Sep 06 2024FINANCE

SoFi: Riding the Rate Wave - A Tailwind or a Mirage?

SoFi, a financial technology company, is seeing a potential surge in demand thanks to anticipated interest rate cuts. The article argues that declining consumer loan delinquency rates and the expectation of lower interest rates will fuel refinancing demand for mortgages and student loans. This, in

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Sep 06 2024SCIENCE

Can Fungi Power the Robots of Tomorrow? Exploring the Possibilities (and Perils) of Biohybrid Robotics

Imagine a world where robots are powered not by electricity, but by the very essence of life: fungi. Scientists have made a fascinating leap forward by creating robots controlled by the root-like structures of king oyster mushrooms. These biohybrid robots sense their environment through electrical

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Sep 06 2024SPORTS

Unlocking Athletic Potential: Can You Really Score by Just Imagining?

Imagine stepping up to take the winning penalty kick in a soccer match. The crowd is deafening, and your team's fate hangs in the balance. Can simply picturing yourself sinking that goal actually improve your chances? That's what scientists are trying to figure out. They're exploring the fascinating

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Sep 06 2024EDUCATION

Shiny New Schools: A Celebration or a Band-Aid?

New York City is rolling out the red carpet for over 11,000 students heading into 24 brand-new public school buildings this fall. This marks the biggest school construction boom in 20 years, eliminating the need for most of those temporary, often cramped, trailer classrooms. But are these gleami

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