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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

Court Says No to Halt on New Power Plant Emission Rules

On Wednesday, the US Supreme Court decided not to delay a new rule from the federal government targeting carbon pollution from coal and gas-fired power plants. This rule was challenged by many states, mostly led by Republicans, and several industry groups. They asked the court to stop the Environmen

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Oct 16 2024SCIENCE

Exploring Europa: Jupiter's Ocean Moon

Imagine a place with more water than all of Earth's oceans combined, hidden beneath a thick layer of ice. This isn't some far-fetched dream; it's Europa, one of Jupiter’s many moons. NASA's exciting journey to this icy world started with the launch of the Europa Clipper from Florida's Cape Canaveral

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Why Trump's Dance Move Confused Russians and Americans

Imagine this: the former U.S. President, Donald Trump, at a town hall event in Pennsylvania, decides to dance instead of answering questions after two attendees faint. This bizarre situation didn't go unnoticed by Russian state TV. Olga Skabeyeva, known for her propagandistic leanings, pointed out T

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Oct 16 2024SPORTS

Navy Plane Crashes Near Mount Rainier, Search Underway

On Tuesday evening, a U.S. Navy aircraft, an EA-18G Growler, experienced a crash while on a routine training mission in the vicinity of Mount Rainier, Washington. The plane, which is designed for electronic warfare and is part of the F/A-18 family, was carrying two crew members. As of 7 p.m. on Octo

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Oct 16 2024SPORTS

A Whale Watcher's 67-Day Ordeal at Sea

Mikhail Pichugin, a 45-year-old Russian whale watcher, recently shared the heart-wrenching details of his 67-day ordeal at sea. He was found drifting in an inflatable boat in the Sea of Okhotsk, near the Kamchatka peninsula. The boat carried the bodies of his brother, Sergey Pichugin, 49, and his ne

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Oct 16 2024WEATHER

Missed in North Carolina: The Search Goes On After Hurricane Helene

Weeks after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina, 92 people are still missing. Officials from the state's emergency management, National Guard, and others gave an update at a press conference. Governor Roy Cooper warned that the number of missing could change as more information comes in. The storm

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Oct 15 2024POLITICS

Gun-Carrying Trump Supporter Arrested Near Rally Insists He's No Assassin

You might have heard the story about Vem Miller, the 49-year-old guy from Nevada who got arrested near a Donald Trump rally in Coachella, California. He was caught with guns and fake IDs, but Miller swears he wasn't up to anything bad. In a video, he claimed he was just a big Trump supporter, even s

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Oct 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Lost at Sea: A Russian Man's Incredible 67-Day Journey

Imagine being stranded at sea for over two months in an inflatable boat. That’s exactly what happened to Mikhail Pichugin, a 45-year-old Russian man who set off for a whale-watching trip with his brother and nephew. Things took a tragic turn when their engine failed. The trip to the Shantar Islands

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Oct 15 2024CRIME

Chemical Smuggling Bust: Spain Stops Russia-Bound Shipment

Police in Spain have uncovered a major smuggling operation, seizing 13 tons of banned chemicals. These chemicals, which could be used to make chemical weapons, were headed to Russia. The operation took place despite the sanctions put in place due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Four suspected crimi

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Oct 15 2024POLITICS

Canada and India Expell Diplomats: A Deepening Dispute

A tense situation unfolded between Canada and India after both countries decided to expel six diplomats each. The reason? A growing dispute over the assassination of a Sikh activist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in Canada. The Canadian government claims it has evidence linking Indian diplomats to the crime

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