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Sep 17 2024BUSINESS

The Office Revival: Amazon's Shift to Five Days a Week

Amazon's CEO Andy Jassy recently announced that the company will be returning to a five-day-a-week in-office requirement starting in January 2025. This change comes as a surprise to many, especially considering the company's previous flexible work arrangements. But what's behind this sudden shift, a

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Sep 16 2024NEWS

Trump's Close Call: A Harrowing Incident at Florida Golf Course

As the news of a shooting at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, broke out, the world held its breath. The question on everyone's mind was: "Is Donald Trump safe?" Thankfully, the Trump campaign confirmed that the former President is "safe following gunshots in his vicinity."

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Sep 16 2024EDUCATION

A Borrower's Plea: Supreme Court Rejects Biden's Student Debt Plan, for Now

The Supreme Court has put on hold the latest plan from the Biden administration to lower payments for millions of borrowers, pending the outcome of lawsuits making their way through lower courts. The plan aimed to provide a faster path to loan cancellation and reduce monthly income-based repayments

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Sep 16 2024EDUCATION

Will the Sounds of Sirens Silence Students' Fears?

The debate over school resource officers (SROs) at Waukegan High School has students, parents, and community members feeling uneasy about the lack of a deal between the city and school district. For nearly two weeks, negotiations have been ongoing, but the two sides remain $40,000 apart. As classe

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Sep 15 2024HEALTH

Vaccinating Against the Odds: Gaza's Polio Battle

In the midst of a devastating humanitarian crisis, the United Nations has managed to vaccinate over 560,000 children in Gaza against polio. This remarkable feat is a testament to the resilience of healthcare workers and the determination of families in the besieged strip. But what does this achievem

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Sep 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice at the Box Office: A Chilling $264M+ Worldwide

The latest box office figures are in, and it's clear that the Beetlejuice franchise is still going strong. The second installment, "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice", has conjured up an estimated $28.7 million overseas, with an impressive 44% drop from its opening weekend. This is a great sign for the film's

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Sep 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Beetlejuice Still Haunting the Box Office, But Speak No Evil Arrives with a Whisper

The ghostly thriller "Beetlejuice" has managed to retain the top slot at the box office for the second weekend in a row, raking in a whopping $14.4 million on Friday alone. This is no surprise, considering the paranormal comedy has been charming audiences with its quirky humor and Tim Burton's signa

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Sep 13 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Will Rialto Ever Reopen Again In 2024? The Uncertain Fate of a Historic Theater

As the Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet struggles to recover from the release of asbestos during its summer renovation, its future hangs in the balance. The 98-year-old indoor theater, a beloved cultural institution, is now facing a lawsuit from the Illinois Attorney General's Office, seeking thousan

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Sep 13 2024BUSINESS

Eyes on the Prize: San Jose's Plan to Revitalize Business Districts

As San Jose officials look to create the city's first business improvement district in over 15 years, they're banking on a new strategy to boost economic growth in East San Jose. The Tully Road-Eastridge Business Association (TREBA) has spent two years developing plans for this district, pooling res

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Sep 12 2024HEALTH

Sexual Assault: A Statewide Epidemic, But What's Being Done?

South Carolina's Department of Public Health has been awarded a $925,389 grant from the United States Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women to support sexual assault survivors. The grant will cover two years and aims to provide services to those affected by sexual assault, increas

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