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Oct 23 2024EDUCATION

Security Boost for SC State's Big Homecoming Weekend

Get ready for a big weekend at South Carolina State University! The Bulldogs will face Delaware State, and students are thrilled. Junior Kimora Aiken is especially excited because hip-hop artist JT will be the musical guest. She's eager to see alumni too. The university expects a crowd of 30, 000 t

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Oct 22 2024CRIME

India's False Bomb Threats Cause Major Travel Chaos

India is making a strong stand against false bomb threats that have been targeting flights. Over 90 flights have been affected in the past week alone, causing huge losses for airlines and lengthy delays for travelers. These threats, mostly made on social media, have led to flights being escorted by

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

Tragic Helicopter Crash: What Happened to the Tower?

On Sunday night, a helicopter crashed into a radio tower near downtown Houston. The tower, recently acquired by SBA Communications, stood at 999 feet tall. Four people, including a child, lost their lives in the tragedy. The helicopter was flying at 600 feet, which is much lower than the tower's hei

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

Beijing Workers Worry About Economy Despite Stimulus Plans

Workers in Beijing are feeling the pinch of a struggling economy, with recent growth numbers being the worst in over a year. The city's economy has been hit hard by slow consumer spending and a crisis in the real estate sector. Despite the government's efforts to boost the economy with new policies,

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Biden & German Leaders Team Up for Ukraine Support

On Friday, in Berlin, President Joe Biden sat down with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The main topic on the agenda? Supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. They also chatted about calming things down in the Middle East and standing against h

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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 15 2024BUSINESS

Walgreens: Shutting Down Stores to Boost Earnings

Walgreens, a well-known drugstore chain, has decided to close 1,200 stores over the next three years. This strategic move is part of the company's efforts to save money and improve its bottom line. Among these closures, 500 stores will shut down by the end of 2025. The company believes this will hel

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Oct 15 2024HEALTH

Whooping Cough is Back: A Parent's Guide

We're seeing a big jump in whooping cough cases, especially in the Middle Atlantic states. As of early October, there were around 17,579 cases compared to just 3,962 last year! This bacterial infection, also known as pertussis, spreads like wildfire through coughs and sneezes. It's most dangerous fo

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Oct 13 2024CRIME

Securing Transit: A Focus on Fare Evaders to Boost Safety

Transit systems are investing in new security measures to combat fare evasion, hoping to boost safety and attract more riders. One example is the MetroLink in the St. Louis area, which is installing 8-foot metal gates to ensure riders have valid fare cards. This is a significant shift from their pre

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Oct 12 2024CRIME

Boosting Transit Safety: New Gates and Better Enforcement

In East St. Louis, Illinois, a tragedy at a MetroLink station highlighted the need for improved safety in public transit. A city that once bustled with commuters now sees about 74% of pre-pandemic riders returning as of September 2023. This has prompted transit systems to tackle the issue of safety

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