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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Hurricane Helene: DeSantis and the White House at Odds

It's been a bit of a storm in more ways than one. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been steering clear of calls from Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden, both of whom wanted to talk about the recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene hit the state. A person close to DeSantis said he

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Oct 07 2024WEATHER

Florida's Gulf Coast Braces for Hurricane Milton

Get ready, Florida! A big storm is coming your way. Hurricane Milton has been upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane and it’s not wasting any time. By Monday morning, it went from a Category 3 to a Category 4 in just two hours. The National Hurricane Center says the winds are already at 155 mph and migh

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Oct 07 2024FINANCE

Why We're Uncomfortable Talking About Money

Money matters can be a tough subject to bring up, even with close friends and family. A recent survey found that most adults in the U.S. prefer discussing politics or religion over their finances. Surprisingly, 62% of people feel highly uncomfortable sharing their financial details with loved ones.

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Oct 07 2024WEATHER

Getting Ready for Helene: Florida and Georgia Brace for the Storm

Something's brewing in the Caribbean Sea, and it's not good news for Florida and Georgia. Tropical Storm Helene is gaining strength, with experts predicting it could turn into a full-blown hurricane by Wednesday. Authorities are on high alert, schools will be closing their doors, and residents are b

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Ethereum Founder: Don't Just Vote for 'Crypto-Friendly' Politicians

Vitalik Buterin, co-creator of Ethereum, recently warned against voting for political candidates solely because they support cryptocurrency. He stressed that politics is complex and voting based only on a "pro-crypto" stance can lead to unintended consequences. Even governments like Russia have show

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Bitcoin Conference Welcomes Trump's New Crypto Stance

Former President Donald Trump is set to speak at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. This event, starting tomorrow, is the world's largest annual celebration of Bitcoin. Trump, now a crypto enthusiast, will take the stage at 2 p.m. CT on July 27. This marks the first time a presidential

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Florida's Swing: How Trump's Fight for the Sunshine State Might Affect Other Battlegrounds

Back in July, things got tougher for Donald Trump when Kamala Harris became the likely Democratic nominee for 2024. A poll from the University of North Florida showed Trump ahead, but only by a slim margin. Fast forward to September, a new poll revealed Trump's lead was even thinner—just one point o

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Oct 07 2024SCIENCE

Vulcan Rocket's Crucial Space Test Approaches

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is gearing up for the second launch of its Vulcan rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida this Friday. The mission, dubbed Cert-2, is a pivotal step in certifying the rocket with the U.S. Space Force. Weather conditions look promising, with an 80% chanc

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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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Oct 06 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin and Crypto Stocks Dip After Last Week's Gain

Last week, Bitcoin briefly hit $65,000, but it's now down to around $63,612. That's a drop of about 3.5%. It's not just Bitcoin though – crypto stocks like Coinbase and MicroStrategy have taken a hit too. Coinbase fell by 3% in premarket trading, and MicroStrategy slid even more at 5%. This is happe

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