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Dec 13 2024POLITICS

The Challenge at Voice of America: A New Director Proposed

Voice of America (VOA) is an international news broadcaster funded by the US government. Usually, presidents don’t choose VOA’s director. But President-elect Donald Trump has a different idea. He proposed Kari Lake, a former local TV anchor who has criticized media and denied a US election result. J

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Dec 13 2024SPORTS

Belichick's College Comeback: A New Challenge for the NFL Legend

At 72, legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick isn't retiring yet. Instead, he's taking on a new adventure in college football. Belichick recently became the new head coach at the University of North Carolina, a school with a special place in his heart. His father, Steve, was an assistant coach there in

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Dec 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Meet Rachel Saltzman: Schachter Entertainment's New NYC Partner

Ever heard of Schachter Entertainment? They just promoted Rachel Saltzman to partner. Rachel's been with them for 12 years, helping actors in TV, film, and theater. She's now based in NYC. The company has top clients, like Tony winners and nominees. Imagine having people who've won 18 Tony Awards on

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Dec 12 2024WEATHER

Extreme Weather Hits East Coast: Storms, Floods, and a Bomb Cyclone!

Well, what a wild weather day on the East Coast! An unusual mix of heavy rain, freezing rain, melting snow, and powerful winds swept through, making travel tough and causing power outages. All thanks to a massive storm system that stretched from Florida to Maine. Experts blamed an ‘atmospheric river

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Dec 11 2024WEATHER

Snow Alert in SE Michigan: What to Expect Mid-Week

Brace yourself, Southeast Michigan! The lake effect snow will be back with a vengeance mid-week. Let's dive into what we can expect. On Wednesday, the snow machine revs up again, mainly in the evening and overnight hours. Snow squalls might pop up, making it tough to see. The weather team has predi

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Dec 11 2024SPORTS

Bill Belichick's Next Chapter? A College Gig

Ever thought you'd see Bill Belichick on the sidelines of a college football game? Well, it might just happen! The legendary NFL coach is mulling over an offer to become the next head coach at the University of North Carolina, Tar Heels fans! Word on the street is that Belichick and the school are i

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Dec 11 2024FINANCE

Small Businesses: COVID Loans Gone Wrong

Imagine you're a small business owner who received a federal COVID loan to keep your doors open. Now, you're in a mess because the loan has been sent to collections, even though you've been trying to pay it back. Sounds unfair, right? Well, this is happening to many small business owners. The Small

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Dec 10 2024SCIENCE

Researchers to Build Solar Wind Detectors for Space Weather Satellites

The Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) from San Antonio has landed a big deal worth $26. 1 million. They'll be designing and building two special instruments called magnetometers for NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). These magnetometers will measure the magnetic f

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Dec 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Raspberry Pi's New Keyboard Computer: A Powerful Upgrade!

Raspberry Pi has just launched a new version of its compact computer-in-a-keyboard, known as the Raspberry Pi 500. This upgraded model comes with improved features and performance from the Raspberry Pi 5 microcomputer, which was introduced last September. The Raspberry Pi 500 is now available, start

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Dec 09 2024EDUCATION

Higher Education: A Bipartisan Fix?

The incoming Trump administration is facing a big challenge with higher education. The root problems, like the value and cost of college, need immediate attention. While the plans aren't clear yet, early signs show the administration might focus on controversial issues like stopping debt cancellatio

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