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Sep 16 2024SCIENCE

A New Cosmic Companion: Earth's Mini-Moon for Over 50 Days

Earth is about to gain a new celestial neighbor, a small asteroid named 2024 PT5, which will enter the planet's orbit for a brief period of about two months. Starting from September 29, this "mini-moon" will make a single orbit around Earth before moving on to other regions of the solar system. Let'

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Sep 16 2024BUSINESS

Double Down on Dividends: Why Alphabet and Caterpillar are Smart Buys for Your Portfolio

When it comes to investing in dividend-paying stocks, many investors focus on the yield without considering the larger picture. Two stocks that buck this trend, and offer a compelling investment opportunity, are Alphabet (GOOG) and Caterpillar (CAT). Both companies have a long history of increasing

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Sep 16 2024OPINION

Hate and Fear: A Toxic Mix in Springfield, Ohio

The town of Springfield, Ohio, has become the epicenter of a national political debate on immigration, fueled by baseless conspiracy theories spread by former President Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio. According to Trump, Haitian immigrants in Springfield are eating dogs and

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Sep 16 2024BUSINESS

Revolutionizing the Biotech Industry: Plano's Life Science Campus Takes Shape

Imagine a world where groundbreaking research and innovative treatments come together to revolutionize the biotech industry. That's exactly what's happening in Plano, Texas, where a multibillion-dollar life science innovation district is taking shape. Dubbed the Texas Research Quarter, this ambitiou

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Sep 16 2024EDUCATION

Managers Innovate to Fill Lowcountry Special Education Openings Amid Shortage

The nationwide teacher shortage has left hiring managers scrambling to fill teaching positions across the state. But the challenge is even greater when it comes to special education. Last year, the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, & Advancement reported that there were over 288 open speci

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Sep 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

What's Brewing in the World of AI: GPT Next Teased, But What's the Hype?

As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, rumors are swirling around OpenAI's next-generation large language model (LLM), dubbed "GPT Next". The excitement is palpable, but what does it really mean? Let's dive into the buzz and separate fact from fiction. First, a quick

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

Does Trump's Anti-Semitic Rhetoric Point to a Deeper Problem?

Donald Trump has once again waded into the murky waters of anti-Semitic rhetoric, claiming that Jewish Democrats "hate" their religion and that the Democratic Party is anti-Israel. But how accurate are these claims, and what does this say about the state of Israeli-American relations? Are Trump's wo

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Sep 15 2024LIFESTYLE

Solar Eclipse Showdown: Prisoners Demand Their Right to Witness the Rare Event

As the world prepares to witness the rare total solar eclipse on April 8, a group of inmates at the Woodbourne Correctional Facility in New York are taking a stand, demanding their right to experience this celestial phenomenon. Six inmates have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Corrections a

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Sep 15 2024LIFESTYLE

Is Caitlin Clark's Faith the Secret to Her Success?

Caitlin Clark, the star player of the Indiana Fever, has been making waves in the WNBA with her incredible skills on the court. But what's behind her magic? While some attribute her success to her childhood coaching sessions or inborn talent, others believe that her Catholic faith plays a significan

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Sep 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Unlikely Return of R. E. M. : Can a Comet Stop a Man from Losing His Religion?

It's been over 15 years since R.E.M., the influential alternative-rock band, took to the stage together. And it's been even longer since Bill Berry, the band's founding drummer, joined his former bandmates Michael Stipe, Mike Mills, and Peter Buck for a performance. But recently, the band reunited f

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