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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

One Year Later: Remembering the Hamas Attack on Israel

A year ago, Hamas militants launched a surprise attack on Israel, killing around 1,200 people and taking 250 hostages. About 100 of these hostages are still missing, and many are feared dead. This attack, happening on a major Jewish holiday, shook Israelis' sense of security and sparked a war that h

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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Best Sci-Fi Shows on Netflix: From Altered Carbon to Sense8

Netflix offers a variety of sci-fi shows that cater to different tastes. "Parasyte: The Grey" combines horror and sci-fi elements, focusing on alien parasites turning people into monsters. Survivors band together to save humanity, making it an engaging watch for fans of the genre. "Sense8," created

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Oct 07 2024ENVIRONMENT

Brazil's Big Dry: A Warning Shot

Brazil is facing its worst drought ever. This isn't just bad news for the country; it's a big deal for the entire world. Why? Because it shows how pollution and climate change can make droughts worse and longer. The Amazon rainforest has been on fire, burning at a rate that's 39 times h

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Central Park's Great Lawn: A Tale of Two Messes

Last year, New York City’s Global Citizen Festival left a hefty bill for Central Park – $620,000 worth of damage to the iconic Great Lawn. While some might shrug off this incident as collateral damage in the name of charity, it raises important questions about the city's priorities and values. City

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Oct 06 2024HEALTH

Congo Fights Mpox: Vaccines Arrive, But Are They Enough?

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is finally rolling out vaccines against mpox. This comes after a tough few months where hospitals were overwhelmed and health workers struggled to handle the outbreak. The European Union and the United States have sent over 265,000 doses to help. The easte

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Oct 05 2024CELEBRITIES

Rory McIlroy's Global Homes: A Look at His Lavish Lifestyle

Ever wonder how golf champion Rory McIlroy spends his off-time? He lives in some of the most luxurious homes around the world! Let’s take a peek inside. In Jupiter, Florida, there’s a mansion that screams “high-end living.” Built back in 2002, this place is massive – 13,000 square feet of pure

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Oct 03 2024FINANCE

Iran and Israel: What's Happening in the Middle East?

Yesterday, Iran launched a bunch of missiles at Israel. This isn't just a small fight; it's between two countries that have been enemies for a long time. It's all because Israel recently fought against Iran-supported Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon, and now Iran is retaliating. Iran is one of the bigg

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Oct 03 2024BUSINESS

Levi's: A Mix of Highs and Lows

Levi Strauss & Co. is facing an interesting mix of successes and challenges. Their iconic jeans and athleisure line, Beyond Yoga, are doing incredibly well. But there's a hiccup with their khaki brand, Dockers. Sales have taken a 15% nosedive, which isn't great news for the company. To deal with thi

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Oct 02 2024ENVIRONMENT

Japan's September Heatwave: A Wake-Up Call

In Japan, last month was the second-hottest September ever recorded. The eastern and western coasts broke their own records for average temperatures. The nation as a whole saw an increase of 2.52 degrees Celsius compared to the usual average. This is just behind last year's record since 1898, accord

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Oct 02 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Price of Coffee: Climate Change's Hidden Cost

Ever thought about what makes your favorite coffee so expensive? It's not just the fancy brewing methods or trendy cafes. The main culprit is climate change, which is making it harder to grow the beans. Countries like Vietnam and Brazil, which produce a lot of the world's coffee, are facing droughts

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