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Oct 12 2024BUSINESS

How Two Beers Won Over Hispanic Consumers

Beer lovers like Riojas from Lansing, Michigan, often see Modelo Especial at family events. This Mexican beer, along with Corona, is part of Constellation Brands' lineup. Constellation has gained a lot of Hispanic customers' loyalty. How? By focusing on them specifically. In 2023, Hispanic buyers ma

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Oct 12 2024SPORTS

Weather's Affect on Tigers-Guardians Game 5

You know those dramatic series finales that keep us on the edge of our seats? Well, the Major League Baseball (MLB) has just turned up the heat on the upcoming do-or-die Game 5 between the Tigers and Guardians. The game, initially planned for a 4:38 p.m. ET start, then adjusted to 8:08 p.m. ET, has

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Oct 12 2024BUSINESS

Big Business Park in Small Town: A Traffic Nightmare?

Imagine living in a cozy town like Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Now, picture a massive, 60-acre business park popping up right in your backyard. That’s exactly what’s happening on Faison Road, and it’s causing quite a stir. The Carolina Business Park will include three huge buildings covering nea

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Oct 12 2024SPORTS

Tigers-Guardians Game 5 Moved Up Due to Weather

The American League Division Series (ALDS) Game 5 between the Tigers and Guardians has been rescheduled to an earlier time due to predicted bad weather. Originally set for 8:08 p.m. ET, the game will now start at 1:08 p.m. ET on Saturday. This change comes after the Yankees eliminated the Royals on

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Crime Drops, But Politics Plays with Numbers

The FBI's latest crime report shows that both violent and property crime in the U.S. decreased in 2023. This is a continuation of a downward trend that started after the higher crime rates during the pandemic. Murder rates dropped by 11.6%, and property crime fell by 2.4%. Overall, violent crime wen

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Oct 11 2024HEALTH

Why Are Our Teens So Stressed Out?

You've probably heard about how tough it is to be a teenager. But these days, it's even harder. A big reason? The digital world. Social media, constant messages, and endless expectations are taking a toll on teens' mental health. A new study found that more than a quarter of American teens are burnt

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Oct 11 2024HEALTH

Health Woes That Outlast Big Storms

You might think once a big storm passes, it's time to breathe a sigh of relief. But hold on, because the real health headaches often begin after the skies clear. A new study found that killer storms like hurricanes can bring about extra deaths that linger for up to 15 years! Wondering how? These sto

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Oct 11 2024WEATHER

Florida's Theme Parks Back in Action After Hurricane Milton

After the storm, Florida's theme parks, including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld, reopened their doors to guests. But while the fun was back on, the aftermath of Hurricane Milton was still felt by many. The storm left at least 16 people dead and over 340 rescued. Plus, around 2 m

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Oct 11 2024ENVIRONMENT

FEMA's Big Spend: A Look at Rapid Disaster Funding

FEMA has been burning through its disaster funds at a lightning pace. In just over a week, they spent about $9 billion of their recently allocated $20 billion. Why the rush? The agency is dealing with back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton, plus a whole list of other disasters like wildfires, flo

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Oct 11 2024ENVIRONMENT

Hurricane Milton: Florida Cope with Damage and Power Outages

Florida is dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which hit the state overnight. The storm caused widespread flooding and left millions without power. Governor Ron DeSantis reported that search and rescue teams were involved in 125 missions, rescuing 48 people and tragically, 10 lives were

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