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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

China's Economy: Stable Growth, More Stimulus

China's economy grew by 4. 6% in the third quarter, the slowest pace in six quarters. This news came with a surprise: the country's central bank announced two new programs to boost the stock market. These programs could inject around $112. 6 billion into the market. This happened even as China's sta

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Oct 18 2024CRIME

Drug Boss 'Big Meech' Starts Fresh in Miami

Big Meech, real name Demetrius Flenory, is trading his cell for a Miami residential program. He was once a powerful drug trafficker who co-founded the Black Mafia Family. At 56, he's now focusing on a new chapter after spending 20 years behind bars. In 2008, he was sentenced to 30 years for dru

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Oct 18 2024HEALTH

Big Meat Recall: Schools and Stores Affected

You might want to check your fridge or freezer. A huge recall just expanded, now covering nearly 12 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry items. The blame goes to a nasty bug called Listeria monocytogenes, found in products from BrucePac, an Oklahoma company. This recall isn't new; it's be

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Oct 18 2024HEALTH

Kids' Vaccinations in the US: A Dropping Trend

Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released some concerning news. The vaccination rates for kindergartners in the US have dropped again. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 92% of kids got their routine shots—a decrease from 93% last year and 95% in 2019-2020. The drop is m

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Oct 18 2024WEATHER

Cooling Pacific Waters: What La Niña Means for the U. S.

This autumn, there's a good chance of a La Niña event hitting the Pacific. La Niña is like the cool cousin of El Niño, both part of a natural climate pattern called ENSO. During La Niña, sea temperatures in the Pacific drop below average, and this can change weather patterns all over the U.S. In th

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

The New Face of Energy: Amazon Picks Nuclear

Amazon Web Services (AWS), the leading cloud computing provider, plans to invest $500 million in nuclear energy projects. This move follows similar announcements by Google and Microsoft. AWS is partnering with Virginia's Dominion Energy to develop small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). Nuclear energ

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Oct 18 2024ENVIRONMENT

Parents Prioritizing Environment for Kids’ Future

Many parents are worried about the planet their kids will inherit. A recent survey found that seven out of ten parents are concerned about the future environment. So, how are they dealing with this? Well, they’re teaching their kids to be eco-friendly at home. Four in ten parents make sustainability

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Oct 18 2024SPORTS

WNBA Champs in Sight: Liberty Eyes Ticker-Tape Parade

The New York Liberty women's basketball team is on the verge of making history. If they win the WNBA finals, Mayor Adams has promised them a ticker-tape parade through the Canyon of Heroes. This would be a first for a women's sports team in New York City. The Liberty is leading the Minnesota Lynx 2-

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google’s New Podcast Maker: A Closer Look at Illuminate

Google has introduced a new tool called Illuminate, designed to create podcasts with the help of AI. Unlike its predecessor, NotebookLM, Illuminate focuses solely on crafting podcasts. The tool is currently limited to a select few, with a waitlist for broader access. Illuminate uses Google’s Gemini

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Oct 18 2024SCIENCE

China's Hidden Lab Seeks Secrets of the Universe

Deep under the lush landscape of southern China, a massive underground lab called the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (Juno) is on a mission to unravel one of the universe's biggest mysteries. China has been investing heavily in science, and Juno is one of its most ambitious projects yet.

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