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Oct 21 2024BUSINESS

pharmacy troubles: not just a passed pill?

americans might have thought that pharmacies were here to stay. with medicines and everyday goods in stock, they're like the last real-life shopping places left. but even these giants like walgreens and cvs are facing big problems. they're closing stores, letting go of jobs, and struggling to stay a

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Oct 21 2024WEATHER

Storms Give Way to Sunny Fall Days

A small but intense storm system in the Four Corners area of Southwest Colorado brought some heavy thunderstorms to eastern Pueblo and La Plata Counties on Sunday evening. Winds reached speeds close to 40 mph, and pea-sized hail fell east of Pueblo. As the storm moves across the Southeast Plains ove

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Oct 20 2024FINANCE

The Economy's Changing Landscape: Faster Growth, Rising Prices, and Market Uncertainty

The United States economy is shifting gears, moving from a period of slow growth and low-interest rates to a phase of faster growth, higher prices, and market volatility. This change means it will cost more to borrow money and savings will yield better returns. Workers might also enjoy higher wages.

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Oct 20 2024WEATHER

Storm Surge Alert: Hurricane Oscar Heads East

The National Hurricane Center has its eyes on two tropical systems—Hurricane Oscar and Tropical Depression Nadine. Hurricane Oscar is close to the Turks and Caicos Islands and is expected to pass near the Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos, and Cuba. It may bring heavy rain and windy conditions to these

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Oct 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Cher and Dua Lipa: A Rock Hall Duet

Last night, Cher was welcomed into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and she had a special guest join her. That's right, Dua Lipa took the stage with Cher to perform the iconic hit "Believe. " The night was filled with memorable moments, starting with Zendaya's introduction. She praised Cher, saying, "T

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Oct 20 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin's Lost Tokens: A Hidden Factor in Price Increases

You might have heard about bitcoin's price going up because of things like trade deficits and the dollar losing value. But there's another reason that not many people talk about: lost bitcoins. When people die or forget how to access their bitcoin wallets, those tokens are gone for good. This is lik

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Oct 19 2024CRIME

The Delphi Murders: A Closer Look at the Suspect's Actions

Richard Allen, a 52-year-old pharmacy technician, is on trial for the murders of two teenage girls, Abigail Williams and Liberty German, who were killed in Delphi, Indiana, back in 2017. The prosecutor, Nicholas McLeland, revealed chilling details about the crime. He mentioned that Allen forced the

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Deportation Plans: Costly and Complicated

Former President Donald Trump has promised a massive deportation of undocumented immigrants if he's reelected. However, experts warn that such a plan would be incredibly expensive and logistically challenging. Trump's advisors have talked about using the military and building huge detention faciliti

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Moldova's Big EU Decision: What's Really at Stake?

Moldova is at a crossroads. Voters are deciding whether to lean towards the European Union (EU) or not. Recent polls show that about half of the voters (53 percent according to one survey) are for joining the EU. But there's a twist. Moldova is also voting for its president, Maia Sandu, who's curren

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Oct 19 2024BUSINESS

Boeing Strike May End With New Deal

Early this morning, Boeing and its union announced a tentative agreement to end a five-week strike that's rocked the company. The International Association of Machinists, which represents 33, 000 striking workers, will vote on the deal on Wednesday. The offer includes a 35% wage increase over four y

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