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Oct 23 2024EDUCATION

Security Boost for SC State's Big Homecoming Weekend

Get ready for a big weekend at South Carolina State University! The Bulldogs will face Delaware State, and students are thrilled. Junior Kimora Aiken is especially excited because hip-hop artist JT will be the musical guest. She's eager to see alumni too. The university expects a crowd of 30, 000 t

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Oct 23 2024CRIME

Tragic End to a Charitable Day

A Tennessee medical student, Ellie Claire Young, was tragically killed at a cancer charity walk. The 22-year-old was shot by her ex-boyfriend, Jackson Hopper, who then led police on a dangerous car chase across multiple counties. The incident happened on Saturday at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis duri

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Oct 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Soldiers' Gear: Can Army, Microsoft Cut Costs on IVAS Headsets?

The US Army is pushing Microsoft to lower the price of its HoloLens-based IVAS headsets. These high-tech goggles have seen a bumpy journey since 2018 when Microsoft began developing them. The Army wants the price tag of $80, 000 per unit to drop significantly. The project, initially worth $480 milli

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Oct 23 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin Booms as Investors Pour into ETFs

Bitcoin's price is soaring, reaching about $68, 000, up by 9. 5% over the past week and 2. 8% in a single day. This surge is fueled by investors flocking to U. S. spot bitcoin ETFs, which saw a massive inflow of over half a billion dollars in one day. According to Farside, this is the largest daily

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Oct 23 2024CRYPTO

Why Bitcoin's Price is Booming with Trump's Rising Election Odds

Bitcoin has seen a big jump in price, up by 12% in the last month. This increase happened as Donald Trump's chances of winning the presidential election rose in betting markets. Investors are excited about having a "crypto-friendly president, " and they're showing this by buying more bitcoin. Analys

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Oct 23 2024FINANCE

Why Bitcoin and Trump Media Stocks Are Skyrocketing

Lately, bitcoin prices have been soaring, reaching over $68, 000. This rise is partly due to former President Trump's newfound support for cryptocurrency and Vice President Harris' recognition of digital asset regulations. Meanwhile, Trump Media's stock price jumped by over 15% in a single day, addi

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Oct 23 2024HEALTH

Finding a Supportive Hand for Norwood Hospital

There’s a hitch in Norwood Hospital's story. Steward Health Care, after selling six functional hospitals, left Norwood, a suburb closed since 2020, in a tricky spot. Now, it needs a reliable, local, nonprofit hospital operator to take the reins and someone with funds to make that happen. While the f

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Oct 22 2024TECHNOLOGY

Don't Hold Your Breath for a Cheaper Galaxy Z Fold

When Samsung first introduced the Galaxy Fold, it was a technological marvel with a hefty $2, 000 price tag. Many hoped that the cost of foldable phones would decrease as manufacturing became more efficient. However, Samsung has dashed those hopes, stating they have no plans to release a cheaper ver

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Oct 22 2024CRIME

Crime Concerns Divide Black and White Americans

According to a recent survey, 70% of Americans worry about crime, but Black Americans are a bit more concerned than white Americans, with the numbers standing at 72% for Black Americans and 68% for white Americans. The survey also showed that city dwellers, news watchers, and Gen Xers are particular

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Idaho's Health Department Shifts Focus to Keeping Kids at Home

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has big plans to change how it handles foster care. They want to spend more money and hire more staff to keep kids safe in their own homes instead of sending them to foster care. Next year, they've asked for almost $15 million more, a total of $65. 2 millio

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