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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Election Promises: The Billion-Dollar Question

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both making big promises to voters. Harris wants to make housing and healthcare more affordable, while Trump aims to support manufacturers and give tax relief. But these plans come with a hefty price tag. A new study says that Harris

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Oct 07 2024WEATHER

Weather Watchers: New Names for Old Alerts

It's a new season, and that means changes in how we talk about the weather. The National Weather Service has rolled out some updates that might catch you off guard if you're from Minnesota or other northern states. Starting this October, the term 'wind chill' is history. Instead, they've introduced

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Harris and Trump's Economic Plans: Costs, Consequences, and Gaps

Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have ambitious economic plans for the future. Harris focuses on extending tax cuts, expanding credits, and bolstering public services, with a price tag of around $9.7 trillion. She aims to offset these costs with increased taxes on corporations and wealthy individ

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

How Tom Brady’s Lifestyle Changes Helped Him Earn Big

In a recent chat on the Pivot Podcast, NFL legend Tom Brady opened up about how his journey to greatness wasn't just about skills on the field. He's been in the game for 23 years and shares that he never set out to chase big bucks, but the more he improved, the more money followed. It all started b

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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

Best Sci-Fi Shows on Netflix: From Altered Carbon to Sense8

Netflix offers a variety of sci-fi shows that cater to different tastes. "Parasyte: The Grey" combines horror and sci-fi elements, focusing on alien parasites turning people into monsters. Survivors band together to save humanity, making it an engaging watch for fans of the genre. "Sense8," created

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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 2024FINANCE

Gulf Banks Have More Cash: What's Next?

In a surprising turn of events, banks in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are sitting on more liquid cash than many of their global counterparts. This shift is largely due to the high interest rates in Europe and other regions, according to an executive from Qatar National Bank. Speaking

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

Southeast Asia's Rise as a Manufacturing Hub: A Look at the SEA 500 List

The Southeast Asia 500 list has highlighted a significant trend: the region is becoming a major manufacturing hub. The COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions have sped up this transformation. While financial companies top both the U.S. Fortune 500 and SEA 500 lists, Southeast Asia has more ener

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Rwanda Battles Marburg: 11 Dead, No Known Source

Marburg hemorrhagic fever has taken the lives of 11 people in Rwanda, according to health officials. This deadly virus shares similar symptoms with Ebola and has infected a total of 36 individuals. The first cases were found among patients in healthcare facilities. Although the outbreak was declared

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