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Sep 30 2024CRIME

Money Laundering Moves to the Ice Cream Shop

In a surprising development, two Mexico-based businesses, an ice cream chain and a pharmacy, have been linked to the ruthless Sinaloa cartel by the U.S. Treasury Department. The cartel is responsible for a significant portion of fentanyl trafficking into the U.S., causing an alarming number of overd

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Sep 30 2024MUSIC

Country Music Icon Kris Kristofferson: A Life of Uncompromising Creativity

Kris Kristofferson, the country music legend and Hollywood actor, died at the age of 88, leaving behind a legacy of unbridled creativity and uncompromising passion. Born in Texas in 1936, Kristofferson's life was marked by his commitment to artistry and his refusal to conform to the expectations of

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Sep 25 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Storm on the Horizon: A Fierce Tempest Approaches

As the Caribbean Sea whispered secrets to the wind, a tropical storm began to take shape. Helene, its name etched in the annals of history, was expected to strengthen into a powerful hurricane, its path weaving a tale of destruction and chaos. The storm was barreling towards the U.S., its trajectory

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Sep 25 2024LIFESTYLE

Simone's Golden Bite

Simone Biles, the most decorated American gymnast in Olympic history, is taking a leap into the culinary world. In the first quarter of 2025, she will open a restaurant called Taste of Gold inside the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in her hometown of Houston, Texas. Biles has partnered with Th

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Sep 23 2024HEALTH

Stormy Weather Ahead: Potential Hurricane Helene Brings Heavy Rain to Florida

Florida residents are bracing themselves for a potential hurricane impact this week, as a tropical storm system in the Caribbean gains strength and makes its way towards the Gulf of Mexico. According to meteorologists, the system, dubbed Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine or PTC9, has a 90% chance of d

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Sep 23 2024ENVIRONMENT

Gulf of Mexico's Tropical Storm Alert: Preparation is Key

The Gulf of Mexico is Bracing for a Potential Tropical Storm or Hurricane The Gulf of Mexico is preparing for a potential tropical storm or hurricane, with millions of people living along the coast advised to prepare for the worst. A low-pressure system, dubbed Invest 97L, is developing in the Cari

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Sep 23 2024POLITICS

The Border Blues: A Complex Dance of Politics and Lives

The sun beats down on the desert landscape, casting a golden glow on the rustling tumbleweeds. The air is thick with the scent of creosote and the distant hum of a Border Patrol helicopter. This is the world of Robert Ardovino, a restaurateur who has seen the politics of immigration up close and per

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Sep 22 2024BUSINESS

The Dark Side of Mexico's Cargo Theft Epidemic

Mexico's cargo theft problem has reached alarming levels, with organized crime groups fueling the surge in stolen goods. According to the National Association of Vehicle Tracking and Protection Companies (ANERPV), the country averaged six cargo thefts per day in August, with most cases occurring in

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Sep 22 2024POLITICS

The Great Nicotine Shift: How a Joke Sparked a Culture War

In the world of nicotine delivery systems, Zyn nicotine pouches were once the darling of conservatives. Tucker Carlson, a well-known conservative personality, was a huge fan of the product. He even went as far as to say that Zyn was a "powerful work enhancer" and a "male enhancer" during an intervie

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Sep 21 2024ENVIRONMENT

Tropical Trouble Brewing: The US Gulf Coast is in the Crosshairs

As the calendar flips to late September, the US Gulf Coast is bracing for a potential tropical threat that could bring heavy rain, flooding, and even hurricane-force winds. A strong tropical storm or hurricane is brewing in the Caribbean, with computer forecast models depicting a possible scenario w

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