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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

Pennsylvania in the Spotlight: Harris and Trump Court Voters in Final Stretch

Vice President Kamala Harris is stepping into the hotly contested state of Pennsylvania, home to the biggest prize on the 2024 electoral map. She'll be participating in a CNN town hall aimed at undecided and persuadable voters, a crucial group with just 13 days left until the election. On the same n

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

Will Polls Be Right This Time?

Back in 2020, polls showed Joe Biden was set for an easy win over Donald Trump. But the election was much closer than expected. Now, with Kamala Harris leading by just 2 points, there's a chance polls could be off again. Some experts think Trump's support among non-college-educated white voters migh

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

Watching Hamas' Aims: Not Just Freedom

Hamas is often seen as a group fighting for Palestinian freedom. But, is that really what they want? Spiked's Brendan O'Neill suggests that Hamas has a darker goal. It wants to control Palestine under strict Islamist rules. Palestinians, to them, aren't Individuals but martyrs. The group's ultimate

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Oct 23 2024SCIENCE

Moon Mission Plans: NASA and China Should Talk, Says NASA Chief

NASA and China are both planning to set up bases on the moon. NASA's Artemis program and China's International Lunar Research Station (ILRS) aim to land astronauts at the lunar south pole. This region is special because it might have lots of water ice, which is crucial for making rocket fuel and sup

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Oct 23 2024SCIENCE

NASA's High-Flying Fleet: A Closer Look at Their Aircraft

Did you know NASA isn't just about rockets and space shuttles? They also fly some pretty impressive aircraft! NASA was created in 1958 to explore space and improve aeronautics. Over the years, they've sent astronauts to the moon and even built their own space station. But what about their aircraft?

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Oct 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Which Xbox Series X is Best? Digging into Digital vs Traditional

Are you in the market for a new Xbox? Microsoft has rolled out some changes to the Xbox Series X lineup. There are now two main options: the traditional Xbox Series X and the digital-only Xbox Series X Digital Edition. Let's break down what makes each version unique. The biggest difference is the p

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Oct 22 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Joni Mitchell and Elton John's Jazzed-Up Duet at Hollywood Bowl

You know how sometimes legends come together and create magic? That's what happened when Joni Mitchell and Elton John teamed up at the Hollywood Bowl. Mitchell, now 80, and John, 77, are both music veterans who started their careers way back in the late '60s. They joined forces for a jazzy take on J

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Oct 22 2024BUSINESS

Samsung's Foundry Business: Why Employees Are Moving On

Have you ever wondered why some companies seem to lose their best people? Samsung's foundry business is facing a crisis right now. Many employees are leaving, hoping for better opportunities elsewhere. Recently, about 200 engineers from Samsung applied for just three jobs at SK hynix. That's a lot o

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

What Happens If the Electoral College Votes Tie?

Have you ever wondered what would happen if the Electoral College votes end up in a tie? It's a real possibility in this year's presidential race, with 538 votes up for grabs. After the election, electors in each state will confirm the nomination in December. But can these votes really end up tied?

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Oct 22 2024SCIENCE

The Journey Begins: NASA's Europa Clipper Set for a 1. 8 Billion Mile Trek

After nearly a decade of planning, NASA's Europa Clipper is finally ready for lift-off. Designed to explore Jupiter's icy moon Europa, the spacecraft will travel over 1. 8 billion miles. Launched on October 14, 2024, at 12:06 EST, it will take a Falcon Heavy rocket to get there. Once in Jupiter's or

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