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Nov 15 2025CRIME

Coach John Beam: A Life Cut Short, A Community in Mourning

John Beam, a beloved figure in Oakland, was more than just a football coach. He was a mentor, a friend, and a guiding light for countless young people. His sudden death after a targeted shooting on the Laney College campus has left a void in the community. The incident has raised questions about cam

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Nov 15 2025SPORTS

Kai Trump's Golf Debut: A Mix of Nerves and Potential

Kai Trump, the 18-year-old granddaughter of former President Donald Trump, recently made her debut in the LPGA tournament, The Annika. Her performance was a mix of highs and lows, showing both her potential and the challenges she faces as a newcomer to professional golf. Trump's first day was rough

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

Walmart's Leadership Shift: A New Era Begins

Walmart is saying goodbye to its long-time CEO, Doug McMillon, who will retire early next year. The company has chosen John Furner, currently heading Walmart's U. S. operations, to take the reins starting February 1st. This news came as a surprise, causing a brief dip in Walmart's stock prices befor

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Nov 15 2025SCIENCE

Spiders Throwing a Party in a Cave

Deep inside a cave on the Albanian-Greek border, something unusual is happening. A massive spider web, possibly the largest ever found, stretches along the cave walls. This web is not just home to one type of spider, but two different species living together peacefully. Normally, spiders are solitar

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Nov 15 2025HEALTH

Harford County Offers Free Radiation Protection Tablets

Harford County is taking steps to keep people safe from potential radiation. They are giving away free potassium iodide (KI) tablets to those who live or work near the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station. This event is happening on November 15th from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. at North Harford High School.

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Nov 15 2025SPORTS

Wheaton College's Big Plans: What's Happening With the Sports Complex?

Wheaton College is making some big changes to their sports complex. They want to add a new building, but to do that, they need to take away a student parking lot. That's right, 96 parking spaces are going away. Some people in the area are worried about where students will park instead. They think Ho

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Nov 15 2025POLITICS

Chile's Shifting Politics: Fear and Immigration Take Center Stage

In Chile, the political landscape is undergoing a significant shift. The country, once known for its progressive stance, is now seeing a surge in right-wing sentiment. This change is largely driven by fears over immigration and crime. At a recent rally, supporters of Johannes Kaiser, a radical libe

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Nov 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

North Carolina Honors Heroes After Hurricane Helene

In 2024, Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina hard, especially in the western mountains. The storm brought record rainfall, with 24 inches at Mount Mitchell and nearly 31 inches in Busick. This caused massive flooding, over $60 billion in damages, and more than 100 deaths. Phone and internet services

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Nov 15 2025EDUCATION

Students Reach New Heights with Science Balloon

A group of students from College of the Canyons took science to new heights. They sent a balloon way up into the sky. This wasn't just any balloon. It had special tools to collect tiny living things from the stratosphere. That's a part of the sky where not many study life. The students worked toget

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Nov 15 2025SCIENCE

Mars Mission on a Budget: Can Cheaper Space Science Work?

A new Mars mission is testing if cheaper, faster space science can really work. The ESCAPADE mission, launched by Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket, aims to study Mars’s interaction with the sun’s charged particles. But the real test isn’t just the science—it’s whether a mix of academic and commercial

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