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Dec 23 2024CRIME

Shopping Mall Mayhem: Truck Crashes, Driver Shot

Imagine this: a Saturday afternoon suddenly turns chaotic in Killeen, Texas. A pickup truck driver, who was dodging police, plows into a bustling JCPenney store and barrels through the crowded mall, injuring five people. The driver's reckless spree ends tragically when law enforcement fatally shoots

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Dec 20 2024BUSINESS

Burr Ridge's Big Development Debate

Bridge Industrial, a Chicago-based developer, is pushing for a major commercial project in Burr Ridge, Illinois. The plan involves transforming the old CNH Industrial site on Veterans Boulevard into seven new buildings. However, not everyone is on board. A village advisory committee has expressed co

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Dec 19 2024BUSINESS

Warehouse Workers Strike: A Push for Contract Talks with Amazon

It's a busy time of year, especially for Amazon. On Thursday, workers at seven of Amazon's facilities across the US decided to strike. The goal? To pressure the online retail giant into negotiating with their union, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. These workers, from cities like New York

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Facing the Ax: Federal Workers Brace for Trump's Blow

As the new year approaches, federal employees are steeling themselves for a storm. President Donald Trump's new team, led by tech moguls Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, aims to slash government spending by $2 trillion. This includes trimming the nearly 3 million-strong civil service workforce. But th

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

Trump and Vance Challenge Spending Deal, Urge Higher Debt Ceiling

President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance recently criticized a government funding deal that Speaker Mike Johnson negotiated. This deal was meant to fund the government until March 14. They argue that the bill includes too many Democratic priorities and doesn't address the upcom

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Dec 19 2024SCIENCE

Flipping the Biological Switch: The Mirror Bacteria Debate

Scientists are raising alarms about a future threat: bacteria with mirrored molecules, nicknamed "mirror bacteria. " These tiny organisms have molecules facing opposite to those in all known life forms, like our left and right hands. This strange structure could make them dangerous to humans, animal

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

Walmart Staff Get Cameras for Holiday Season

As holiday shopping ramps up, Walmart is testing out an interesting new tool to help its workers. The retail giant is planning to attach body cameras to some of its store employees. The idea is to deter bad customer behavior and maybe even cut down on theft. This isn't the first time we've seen this

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Dec 18 2024CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Gifts on a Budget: Unique Finds Under $100

Shopping for gifts doesn't have to break the bank, especially if you take a cue from celebrities. Stars like Brooke Shields and Shaun White have shared their favorite affordable gifts that won't drain your wallet. For example, Brooke loves the soft lounge dress from Skims, while Shaun White can't ge

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Dec 16 2024SPORTS

Colby Covington's Eye Injury: A Closer Look at UFC Tampa

At the recent UFC Tampa event, the main fight between Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley ended abruptly due to an eye injury. Covington, a former interim welterweight champion, was making a comeback after a year-long break. His opponent, Buckley, had been more active. The fight took a turn when Buc

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Dec 13 2024CELEBRITIES

Amazon’s Glamorous Gifts: Stars’ Favorite Picks for the Holidays

Gifting celebrity style just got easier with Amazon’s expansive holiday collection. From skincare to jewelry, these are the gifts stars love. Bethenny Frankel swears by Elemis’ rose-scented balm for a luxe touch. For lips, Gigi Hadid and Alicia Keys rave about Lanolips’ balm. For cozy mornings, Opra

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