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Oct 24 2024TECHNOLOGY

China's Radar Calibration Mission: What's the Deal?

Late on a Monday night, China sent up not one, but three satellites – Tianping-3A, B, and another B. These little guys are on a big mission: to calibrate ground radar equipment and collect other data. The launch happened from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern China. A Long March 6 rock

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Oct 24 2024HEALTH

McDonald's Faces E. coli Outbreak: A Closer Look at the Crisis

Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reached out to McDonald's about a potential E. coli outbreak. At first, the number of cases was smaller, but as of Tuesday, it had grown to 49 cases with one fatality across 10 states. The outbreak is linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounde

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Oct 23 2024CRIME

Tragedy Strikes Walmart: Teen Found Dead in Store Oven

Last Saturday night, a 19-year-old Walmart employee was sadly found deceased in the store’s walk-in oven. Halifax Regional Police in Nova Scotia, Canada, arrived at the store after receiving a call around 9:30 p. m. The woman was discovered in the bakery’s large oven. The cause and manner of her de

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Oct 23 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Laraine Newman's Milestones: Celebrating Anniversaries and Awards

Laraine Newman, a comedy legend, is marking some big moments this year. She's part of the 50th anniversary of both The Groundlings comedy troupe and Saturday Night Live (SNL). She's also set to host the Sentinel Awards, which honor TV shows that tackle health and social issues. Newman was one of SNL

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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 2024POLITICS

meetings and Swaps: Biden Chats with Slovenian PM

Last Tuesday, President Joe Biden had a chat with Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob in the Oval Office at the White House. This was a big deal because it had been 18 years since a Slovenian leader last visited. They talked about some important stuff, like what's going on in the Middle East and U

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Oct 23 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Two Navy Pilots Killed in Plane Crash: Who Were They?

Last week, the Navy lost two exceptional pilots, Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay P. Evans and Lt. Serena N. Wileman, in a plane crash near Mount Rainier. These women were not just pilots; they were trailblazers in the field of aviation. Evans, a naval flight officer, and Wileman, a naval aviator, were part of the

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Oct 23 2024SPORTS

Surfing Tragedy: Italian Surfer Killed by Swordfish in Indonesia

Last week, an unfortunate event shook the surfing community. Giulia Manfrini, a 36-year-old Italian surfer, died after a rare swordfish attack in Indonesia. She was surfing at Masokut Island when the swordfish impaled her. This isn't the first time such an incident has happened. In 2015, a boat capt

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Oct 23 2024HEALTH

Walking Pneumonia: A Gradual Illness on the Rise

Lately, cases of mycoplasma pneumoniae, often referred to as "walking pneumonia, " have been increasing, especially among kids. This bacteria causes lung infections, but unlike other types of pneumonia, it comes on slowly and usually isn't severe enough to require hospitalization. Doctors have seen

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Oct 22 2024CRIME

Georgia Dock Collapse: Families Demand Answers and Safety Reforms

Lawyers standing for families affected by a tragic dock collapse in Georgia held a conference in Jacksonville. The event, which took place on Sapelo Island during an annual event, resulted in the loss of three lives. Among the seven victims, four hailed from Duval County. Renowned civil rights lawye

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