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Nov 01 2024WEATHER

Last Hurricane of the Season? A Possible Storm Brews in the Caribbean

As the 2024 hurricane season nears its end, there's a low-pressure system lurking in the Caribbean. This weather disturbance, located south of Cuba, has a 50% chance of becoming a tropical cyclone within a week. That's a jump from the 40% chance it had earlier this week. But don't expect it to happen soon; the chance is zero for the next 48 hours. This potential...

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Oct 28 2024HEALTH

Quarter Pounders Back on Menus: What You Need to Know

You might have heard about the E. coli outbreak that worried McDonald's fans. Well, the fast-food giant is bringing back Quarter Pounders to all restaurants soon. Here's what happened. Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned people about getting sick after eating Quarter Pounders at McDonald's. The outbreak affected 75 people across 13...

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