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Oct 10 2024CELEBRITIES

Han Kang: South Korea's First Nobel Laureate in Literature

Imagine sitting down to dinner with your family, just a normal evening. Then suddenly, you get a call that changes everything. That’s what happened to Han Kang, a South Korean author, when she found out she had won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Literature. She was shocked, but the world celebrated her uni

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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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Oct 10 2024HEALTH

Hospitals Adjust Schedules Due to IV Fluid Shortage

Hospitals across the U.S. are facing a crunch in IV fluid supplies due to hurricanes. Hurricane Helene damaged a major facility owned by Baxter International, reducing shipments to hospitals. Meanwhile, B. Braun Medical temporarily closed two of its facilities in Florida in anticipation of Hurricane

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Oct 10 2024SPORTS

Portland Thorns FC GM Shifts to New Role in 2025

Portland Thorns FC's general manager, Karina LeBlanc, will step down from her role next year but will continue working with the club in a different capacity. The announcement comes after a tough season with a seven-game losing streak. LeBlanc, who is a former Canada and Thorns goalkeeper, will move

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

CBS's Israel Interview Sparks Internal Debate

You might think morning show interviews are all about fun topics like cooking and celebrities. But recently, CBS News host Tony Dokoupil's chat with author Ta-Nehisi Coates about Israel has caused quite a stir. The interview, which aired on September 30, focused on Coates' new book of essays. It did

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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 2024ENTERTAINMENT

A Spooky Movie That Might Have Inspired a Religious Movement

In the swinging '60s, horror films like 'Psycho' and 'The Birds' were hitting the big screen. But one movie that stood out was based on an Edgar Allan Poe tale, directed by Roger Corman. This film, 'The Masque of the Red Death', wasn't your average scary movie. It had a twist that even made some rel

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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

Abbott Elementary: Real Education Challenges on TV

Imagine tuning into "Abbott Elementary," a show that dives deep into the real issues plaguing schools today. It's not just about teachers and students, but also about how low pay can lead to teacher shortages. Have you ever thought about how hard it is for schools to support differently abled studen

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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Dino Crisis: A Classic Returns

Have you played Dino Crisis? This classic PlayStation game is finally getting a revival thanks to Sony’s PlayStation Plus Classics catalog. Originally released in 1999, during a peak time for both dinosaur love and survival horror games, Dino Crisis has been on many gamers' radar but not many have a

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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Struggle Behind Friday the 13th: A Writer's Unusual Fundraising Attempt

When Sean Cunningham, the director of the horror film "Friday the 13th," was trying to mimic the success of "Halloween," he faced a dilemma. He needed more money than the original $350,000 budget of "Halloween." So, he boosted his budget to $550,000. The movie went on to make nearly $60 million, a h

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