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Dec 21 2024BUSINESS

Why Are Egg Prices Now Higher Than Ever?

Imagine trying to make scrambled eggs one morning and realizing that the price has shot up to more than last year's holiday season. Well, that's the reality many are facing due to the bird flu situation disrupting US egg production. The average cost of a dozen Grade A large eggs hit $3. 65 in Novemb

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Dec 21 2024CELEBRITIES

Music Mogul Faces Lawsuit: Oklahoma Woman Claims Assault

Sean "Diddy" Combs, a prominent figure in the music industry, is facing a serious legal challenge. An Oklahoma woman, LaTroya Grayson, has filed a lawsuit against him. She alleges that Diddy sexually assaulted her at a party in New York City back in 2006. Grayson won a radio contest to attend the ev

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Dec 21 2024BUSINESS

Malaysia's New Search for MH370: A Second Chance

A decade ago, Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 disappeared on its way from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. With 239 people on board, it's one of the biggest mysteries in aviation history. The Malaysian government just agreed to restart the search, this time with a US company called Ocean Infinity. They'll on

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Dec 21 2024CRIME

Vehicles Used as Weapons: A Global Crisis

Over the past decade, vehicles have become deadly weapons in various attacks around the world. These incidents have had different motives and perpetrators, including Islamic extremists, far-right groups, and individuals with personal grudges or mental health issues. The Magdeburg Christmas market at

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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

What to Expect from Trump’s Energy Shifts

President-elect Donald Trump’s energy policy, often summarized as “drill, baby, drill, ” is expected to get more complex. His cabinet picks, including Doug Burgum for Interior Secretary and Chris Wright, a natural gas fracking CEO, hint that fossil fuels will be the focus. Both have experience with

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Dec 21 2024POLITICS

Why Trump Wants to Ax the Debt Ceiling

You might have heard about a thing called the debt ceiling. It's like a limit the U. S. government sets for itself on how much money it can borrow. Recently, former President Donald Trump suggested scrapping this limit entirely. This is a big deal, especially because Republicans used to use this lim

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Dec 21 2024TECHNOLOGY

China's CXMT Steps Up with DDR5 Memory, Challenging Big Names

In a significant move for China's tech industry, the memory manufacturer CXMT is reported to have started mass production of DDR5 memory modules. This is a big deal, especially given the global competition in the memory market. CXMT is a major player in China, and this development could shake things

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Dec 20 2024POLITICS

Russia’s Attack on Kyiv: What Happened and Why?

Early morning on Friday, Kyiv witnessed a sudden attack by Russia, with five ballistic missiles striking the city. This attack was in response to an alleged Ukrainian strike on a military plant in Rostov a couple of days prior, according to the Kremlin. The Ukrainian Air Force managed to intercept a

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Dec 20 2024ENVIRONMENT

Oakland Airport Redevelopment Under Fire from Environmental Group

An environmental group called Communities for Better Environment has filed a lawsuit against the Port of Oakland. They say the Environmental Impact Report for the Oakland Airport's terminal redevelopment doesn't fully consider the harm it could cause to East Oakland communities. These communities ar

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Dec 20 2024ENVIRONMENT

Natural Disasters Strike Hard in 2024

In 2024, natural disasters caused extensive damage and claimed hundreds of lives worldwide. The year started with powerful tornadoes sweeping through the United States, followed by devastating earthquakes and floods in Asia and the Middle East. Summer brought intense heat waves and a series of hurri

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