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Oct 29 2024BUSINESS

Bargain Meals Boost McDonald's US Sales, but Food Scare Looms

McDonald's saw a small boost in US sales during the third quarter, thanks to bargain-hunting customers who snapped up their $5 value meals. The company's quick thinking after a lackluster second quarter helped them win back some customers who were feeling the pinch of rising prices. However, that go

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Tragic Strike in Gaza: What You Need to Know

Early on Tuesday, an Israeli strike hit a building in northern Gaza where displaced Palestinians were seeking shelter. The attack claimed the lives of at least 34 people, with more than half being women and children. This is just one of the many strikes that have been targeting areas where Palestini

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

US Cracks Down on Investments Aiding China's Military Tech

The U. S. Treasury Department has put forth a new rule to prevent American investors from helping China develop advanced military technology. This rule, which will take effect on January 2, 2024, is a follow-up to an executive order issued by President Joe Biden back in August 2023. The goal is to r

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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

SpaceX's Dragon Returns NASA Astronauts After 7 Months in Space

Late on a Friday morning, SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico, marking the end of a seven-month stay on the International Space Station (ISS) for a group of American and Russian astronauts. This mission, known as Crew-8, included NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael B

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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

SpaceX Astronauts Lend Day in Gulf Splash Return

Imagine spending months in space traveling at extraordinary speeds—over 17, 500 miles per hour! The SpaceX Crew-8 team just experienced this adventure, returning to Earth after nearly eight months in space. However, their journey back had a little twist. Instead of directly heading to their Houston

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Russia Moves North Korean Troops to Ukraine Frontline, Raises Alarm

It's no secret that Russia and North Korea have been getting cozier since the war in Ukraine began. But things just got a whole lot more serious. Ukraine's military intelligence reported that Russia has started transporting North Korean troops to the frontline – and they're not doing it on military

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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

SpaceX Crew-8 Astronauts' Hospital Visit: What Happened?

You might think that astronauts returning from space would be taken straight to their headquarters. But that didn't happen for the SpaceX Crew-8 team. After splashing down off the coast of Florida, they were whisked off to a hospital instead. Why? Well, they all needed some extra medical checks. And

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

US Limits Tech Investments in China

In a move to safeguard sensitive technology, the Biden administration has put the brakes on certain US investments in China's advanced tech sector. This includes industries like semiconductors, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence. After a lengthy review, new rules have been implemented. S

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Why Is UNRWA Facing a Ban in Israel?

Recently, Israel's parliament voted to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). This agency has been crucial for millions of Palestinians who depend on it for vital services. They might lose access to education, food, healthcare, and more if this ban comes into

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Oct 28 2024BUSINESS

Trade Wars: Who Wins, Who Loses?

Tariffs can really slow down economic growth, making a country less rich than it could be. Free trade helps boost wealth by letting nations make things they're best at. The U. S. excels at making advanced planes, like those from Boeing, and high-tech chips, like ones made by Nvidia. Plus, it's cheap

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