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Nov 12 2024CRIME

Police Seek Help Identifying Man in Store Assault

Irving police have put out a call for assistance in locating a man who allegedly attacked a female employee at a local business. According to a social media post from the police on Monday evening, the incident took place on Sunday at a store near the intersection of State Highway 183 and Esters Road

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Nov 12 2024POLITICS

Trump Picks Rep. Elise Stefanik for UN Role: A New Chapter for the Former President and His Loyal Ally

In a surprising move, former President Donald Trump has appointed Representative Elise Stefanik as the U. S. Ambassador to the United Nations. At 40, Stefanik is a rising star in the Republican Party and has been a staunch ally of Trump. Although she lacks extensive foreign policy experience, Trump

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Nov 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meet the Falcon 7X: The First Business Jet with Digital Flight Controls

Ever wondered how the first business jet with digital flight controls got its wings? Let's take a closer look at the Dassault Falcon 7X, which made history in 2007 by introducing fly-by-wire technology to business aviation. Unlike traditional mechanical systems that rely on cables and levers, fly-by

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Nov 10 2024CRIME

Iran's Alleged Plot to Harm Trump: A Closer Look

Imagine this: the US government claims Iran was planning to kill then-President Donald Trump. This isn't just a movie plot; it's a real-life scenario unveiled by the Justice Department. The man suspected to be behind this plan is Farhad Shakeri, an Afghan national living in Tehran. He was allegedly

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Nov 09 2024CRIME

Iranian Man Charged in Plot to Kill Trump and Journalist

In a surprising turn of events, an Iranian man named Farhad Shakeri has been charged in a murder-for-hire scheme aimed at killing former President Donald Trump and a prominent American journalist critical of Tehran. The plot was allegedly backed by Iran's government, seeking revenge for the death of

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Nov 09 2024CRIME

Texts Harassing Minorities Spread Nationwide After Vote

After the recent election, communities of color in the United States have been shaken by an unsettling issue: mysterious text messages ordering them to "pick cotton" at nearby plantations. These alarming texts, sent from unknown numbers, have reached youth, students, and workers in more than 20 stat

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Nov 09 2024POLITICS

Iran's Plot to Assassinate Trump Revealed

Listen up! It turns out Iran wanted to get rid of President Trump. This isn't some movie plot, it's real life. The Justice Department just revealed that an Iranian guy named Farhad Shakeri was hired to plan Trump's assassination. Shakeri said an Iranian official told him money wasn't an issue and th

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Nov 08 2024HEALTH

Belonging Matters: How Inclusive Campuses Aid GSM Students After Sexual Assault

In colleges, sexual assault is a familiar and alarming issue. Students who identify as gender or sexual minorities (GSM) face even higher risks and grim consequences, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Belonging to the campus community can shield students from these negative effects. Yet

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Nov 08 2024SCIENCE

How Opinions Spread: The Power of Leaders and Sources

Ever wondered how opinions spread like wildfire? It turns out, it’s not just about what we hear, but who we hear it from. Mass media theory says that opinions go through a two-step process. First, influencers, or opinion leaders, get the message from the original sources. Then, they pass it on to th

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Nov 07 2024EDUCATION

Bye-Bye MCAS: Massachusetts Votes Away High School Exit Exam

Did you know that Massachusetts has said goodbye to the MCAS exam for high school graduation? That's right! The state voted to replace the MCAS requirement with coursework approved by districts. This big change happens right away for students graduating in 2025. The MCAS exam has been a part of Mas

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