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Nov 09 2024SCIENCE

Wood in Space: A Green Revolution

Imagine a satellite made of wood. Sounds crazy, right? But scientists in Japan are giving it a shot. They're sending a small, wooden satellite called LignoSat to the International Space Station. Why wood? Well, metal satellites leave behind harmful particles when they burn up. Wood, especially from

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Iowa Picks Trump Again: What Happened?

Believe it or not, former President Donald Trump just won Iowa for the third time in a row. This is big news because Iowa used to be a swing state, meaning it could go either way in elections. But Trump's popularity among Republican voters has changed that. In 2008 and 2012, most Iowans voted for De

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Courts Allow DOJ to Watch Polls in Missouri and Texas

Two states, Missouri and Texas, tried to keep the Justice Department (DOJ) from sending lawyers to monitor polls on Election Day. They said it would interfere with their own election authorities. However, federal judges didn't agree. In Missouri, the DOJ has the right to monitor polls as part of a d

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Russia's Hand in Georgia's Voting Disruptions: A Closer Look

In a surprising turn of events, Georgia's Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, revealed that recent bomb threats targeting Atlanta-area polling stations came from Russia. These threats, although deemed non-credible, briefly interrupted voting at two locations in Union City. The Etris Community Ce

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Nov 05 2024ENVIRONMENT

Space Traveling Chemicals Fall with Rain in Miami

You thought it was just water? Think again! Scientists in Miami have discovered that it’s raining something else too: chemicals that just won’t go away. They are called PFAS, or 'forever chemicals', because they stick around in the environment for a long time. These chemicals have been in use since

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Nov 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Apollo 13: Real-Life Astronaut's Take on the Space Movie

In 1995, director Ron Howard brought the 1970 Apollo 13 mission to the big screen, starring Tom Hanks. This space drama tells the story of a spacecraft explosion that nearly ended the lives of three astronauts. But how accurate is the movie? Retired NASA astronaut Nicole Stott watched the film and s

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Iowa Poll Sparks Trump's 'Suppression' Claims

Former President Donald Trump has labeled Iowa pollster Ann Selzer a "Trump-hater" and accused her of voter suppression. This came after a recent poll showed Vice President Kamala Harris leading him by 3 points in Iowa. The poll, conducted between October 28-31, found that 47% of likely voters would

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Trump's Last-Minute Campaign Push in North Carolina

On the eve of Election Day, former President Donald Trump wrapped up his campaign tour in North Carolina. He rallied supporters at the J. S. Dorton Arena in Raleigh, joined by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Florida Senator Marco Rubio. This event was one of several stops Trump made on

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Nov 05 2024FINANCE

Market Fluctuations Hint at Possible Harris Win

On Monday, the market showed signs that could suggest some investors believe Vice President Kamala Harris might become the next president. CNBC's Jim Cramer explained that while the polls are close, some traders think Harris could pull off a win. They might be reacting to a surprising poll from Iowa

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Poll Paint: Ohio Presidential and Senate Races Unveiled

A recent poll from the University of Akron Bliss Institute reveals some surprising insights about the upcoming presidential and Senate races in Ohio. The study, conducted between September 12 and October 24, involved over 1, 200 registered voters, offering a detailed glimpse into voter opinions with

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