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Oct 10 2024SPORTS

Sports Stars Unite to Fight Antisemitism

Picture this: a group of famous sports figures and major leagues coming together for a common cause. That's exactly what happened when Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots, launched a campaign called "Time Out Against Hate" with the help of his foundation. This isn't just any campaign

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Oct 10 2024BUSINESS

Jira Combines Developer and Business Tools for Better Teamwork

Atlassian, known for its project management software, has big plans for Jira. They're merging Jira Software, for developers, and Jira Work Management, for business teams, into one powerful tool. This change comes as more and more companies realize that developers and business teams need to work toge

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Oct 10 2024BUSINESS

US Government Weighs Breaking Up Google over Antitrust Concerns

Imagine splitting up one of the world's largest tech companies. That's what the U.S. government is considering for Google. They're looking at forcing Google to sell parts of its business. This could be the first big corporate split in a long time. The Department of Justice says Google has too much c

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Oct 09 2024SCIENCE

NASA's Europa Clipper: A Mission to Find Life Beyond Earth

In a few days, NASA is set to launch its Europa Clipper spacecraft, a mission that could redefine our understanding of life in the universe. This $5 billion probe, built by the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, will explore Jupiter's icy moon Europa. Scientists believe Europa might harbor a massive ocean u

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Oct 09 2024SCIENCE

Still Exploring Our Cosmic Neighborhood

Think the exciting days of space exploration are over? Think again! Our Solar System is still full of thrilling discoveries waiting to be made. Sure, we might have missed the first moon landing or the initial reveal of planets like Venus and Mars. But that doesn’t mean the fun has stopped. Let’s ta

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Fixing Our Elections: A Challenge for All Americans

This November, a record number of Americans will vote in local, state, and federal elections. They'll decide on leaders and important issues like abortion rights and minimum wage increases. Many have already started voting by mail. For years, Americans have seen our elections as a model for the wor

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Oct 09 2024BUSINESS

CEOs Getting Canned for Office Romances

For a long time, CEOs could get away with having relationships with employees. But now, companies are taking a tougher stance. The railroad Norfolk Southern fired its CEO, Alan Shaw, for a consensual relationship with the company's chief legal officer. This shows how seriously companies now take exe

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Oct 09 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Nolan & Damon: A Reunion to Watch!

Get ready for another exciting collaboration! Christopher Nolan is back with Universal Pictures for his next big project, and guess who's joining him? None other than Matt Damon! The dynamic duo, who have worked together before on blockbusters like Interstellar and Oppenheimer, are teaming up again

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Cranston Candidates Discuss Rats, Car Woes, and Police Range

In the race for mayor of Cranston, Robert Ferri and Kenneth Hopkins faced off in a lively debate. Ferri proposed a quick solution to the city's rodent problem, suggesting it could be resolved within months by heeding expert advice. He expressed concern about the rats spreading across Cranston. Hopki

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Oct 08 2024EDUCATION

College Applications: No Fee Days Are Back

For three days in mid-October, residents of Colorado can apply to any of the state's 32 public colleges and several private institutions without paying a fee. This event, known as Colorado Free Application Day, is happening for the seventh time. It's a part of Colorado Applies Month, a five-week cam

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