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Oct 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Monster Season 3: New Cast, New Perspective on Ed Gein

Get ready for Monster season 3! Netflix has added some big names to the cast, including Tom Hollander, Olivia Williams, and Laurie Metcalf. They'll join Charlie Hunnam, who was already announced. The show's third season is all about Ed Gein, a real-life killer from the late 1950s. He was caught digg

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Oct 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood's Chinese Investment Saga: A Twist in the Tale

Once upon a time, a Chinese billionaire named Wang Jianlin had big plans for Hollywood. He bought AMC Theaters and even tried to purchase a major film studio, Paramount Pictures. Wang's company, Wanda Group, also snapped up Legendary Entertainment, the maker of hits like "Dune" and "Godzilla x Kong:

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Oct 16 2024EDUCATION

Fire Up the Budgets, Fairfax! Why's the Focus on Symbols and Not Schools?

What do you think is the big news with Fairfax County's schools? It's not test scores or budget trouble. Last week, the school board passed a new celebration month for LGBT history. Wait, what? Didn't they just do that in June for Pride Month? Indeed, they did. So, why another month? Let's step bac

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Oct 16 2024SPORTS

A Star Retires: Layshia Clarendon Reflects on WNBA Life

Layshia Clarendon ended their 12-year career in the WNBA this September, feeling it was the right time to retire. The Los Angeles Sparks star, who made history as the first openly transgender player, shared their experiences in a recent interview. They compared their decision to a good book, saying

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Oct 16 2024FINANCE

Why Keeping Cash in Payment Apps Might Not Be Smart

Connor Tomasko from Chicago is a money management enthusiast who's urging people to be cautious about keeping money in payment apps. While these apps, like Venmo and Cash App, are easy to use, they don't offer the same protections as banks. For instance, funds in these apps aren't usually insured by

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Elon Musk's Big Bet on Trump's Comeback

Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has made a significant financial move in the political arena. He has given around $75 million to America PAC, a super PAC he established to back former President Donald Trump's bid to return to the White House. This contribution places Musk among the top Repub

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Oct 16 2024WEATHER

Missed in North Carolina: The Search Goes On After Hurricane Helene

Weeks after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina, 92 people are still missing. Officials from the state's emergency management, National Guard, and others gave an update at a press conference. Governor Roy Cooper warned that the number of missing could change as more information comes in. The storm

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Oct 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Pandas Touch Down in DC: A New Chapter in Panda Diplomacy

Two giant pandas from China, Bao Li and Qing Bao, have landed in Washington, DC, marking the first time in 24 years that the US capital has welcomed new pandas. The big day started at Dulles Airport, where a special FedEx plane dubbed the "Panda Express" touched down with the precious cargo. The pan

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Lt. Gov. Robinson Sues CNN Over Controversial Report

North Carolina’s Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson has taken legal action against CNN, filing a lawsuit in Wake County Superior Court. The lawsuit, announced at a news conference in Raleigh, alleges that CNN's recent report on Robinson’s past online activity was reckless and defamatory. The report claimed Robi

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Oct 16 2024ENVIRONMENT

Pandas Touch Down in DC: A New Pair Arrives at National Zoo

Today, the National Zoo in Washington D.C. welcomed two new residents: Bao Li and Qing Bao, a pair of 3-year-old giant pandas. These aren't just any pandas; Bao Li, the male, is the son of Bao Bao, who was born at the zoo back in 2013. That makes him the grandson of Mei Xiang and Tian Tian, the zoo'

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