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Sep 17 2024ENVIRONMENT

The FCC's Space Sustainability Conundrum: Can They Save the Planet?

As humanity ventures further into the unknown, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is faced with a daunting task: to mitigate the environmental harm caused by rising megaconstellations of satellites orbiting the Earth. But, a recent Supreme Court ruling has raised questions about the FCC's a

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Sep 17 2024WEATHER

Rainy Relief: A North Carolina Storm Brings Unsettling Weather

A severe storm, dubbed Potential Tropical Cyclone 8, battered parts of North Carolina's southeastern coast with over a foot of rain on Monday, prompting widespread flooding and road closures. The National Weather Service (NWS) warned residents to stay away from flooded areas, as the storm's intensit

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Sep 17 2024OPINION

Wildfires, the Uninvited Neighbors: Why Saratoga Must Stay Vigilant

Saratoga, nestled in the heart of the South Bay, has become an unwitting participant in the ever-growing wildfire threat. As September marks National Preparedness Month, it's crucial to acknowledge the importance of building a resilient community. The city's proximity to the San Andreas Fault and de

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Sep 17 2024POLITICS

Will TikTok Survive the Ban: A Battle for Free Speech and National Security?

The TikTok saga continues to unfold as the D.C. Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals heard arguments on the constitutionality of the "sale or ban" law, which aims to ban the popular social media platform in the United States. The law, signed by President Joe Biden in April, has been met with skepticism by

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Sep 17 2024WEATHER

Raining Chaos: Historic Floods Hit North Carolina's Coast

North Carolina's coastal towns are experiencing the worst flooding in recent memory, with historic rainfall totals and catastrophic damage reported. The storm-like system dumped 18 inches of rain in just 12 hours in some areas, a once-in-1,000-year rainfall event. Do you think this level of flooding

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Sep 17 2024POLITICS

TikTok's 'Staggering' Consequences: A Battle for Free Speech in the US

The US divest-or-ban law, signed by President Joe Biden earlier this year, has sent shockwaves through the social media world, with TikTok at the center of the controversy. The law, which requires TikTok to divest from its Chinese parent, ByteDance, by January 19, 2025, has sparked a heated debate a

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Sep 16 2024BUSINESS

A Bitcoin Ripple Effect: Trump's Crypto Comments and Central Bank Meetings Spark Market Volatility

The final week of July begins with cryptocurrency investors bracing themselves for a potentially volatile ride. After a weekend of political developments and central bank meetings on the horizon, Bitcoin and Ether are experiencing a reversal in their gains. But what's driving this market movement, a

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Sep 16 2024SCIENCE

Beyond the Horizon: SpaceX's Breathtaking Plan to Explore the Earth's Poles

The aerospace industry is on the cusp of a new era in space exploration, and SpaceX is at the forefront of this revolution. The company plans to send its first manned mission over the Earth's poles, a groundbreaking journey that will push the boundaries of what is possible. Dubbed "Fram2," the missi

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Sep 16 2024TECHNOLOGY

Trump Family's Crypto Conundrum: A Scam Unfolds

The Trump family's foray into the world of cryptocurrency took a dramatic turn when social media profiles belonging to Lara and Tiffany Trump were hacked to promote a fake crypto project. The scam, which was quickly shut down by X, aimed to trick users into buying tokens for the World Liberty Financ

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Sep 16 2024POLITICS

Russia's Nuclear Secret: A Shadowy Deal with Iran?

The world is wracked with concern as reports emerge that Russia may be sharing its nuclear expertise with Iran, bolstering its weapons program in exchange for ballistic missiles to bomb Ukraine. The US and UK leaders, President Biden and Prime Minister Keir Starmer, have expressed their worries priv

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