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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Putin and Iran's President Meet, Talking 'New World'

Russian President Vladimir Putin has been busy this week, discussing something called a "new world order" with Iran's president. The meeting happened in Turkmenistan, and it's significant because Iran has been helping Russia's war effort in Ukraine by sending drones and possibly missiles. This comes

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Ex-NFL Star Gets Surprising Backing for West Virginia Governor

Pat McAfee, former WVU kicker, has thrown his support behind another football legend for the West Virginia governor's seat. Owen Schmitt, currently a truck driver for UPS, was lauded by McAfee on The New Heights Show. It all started when Travis Kelce quizzed McAfee, asking who the bigger legend was—

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

North Korea's Military Help to Russia: A New Twist in Ukraine

In a surprising turn, Russia and North Korea have stepped up their collaboration, with Russia seeking help in its Ukraine conflict. What's the catch? North Korea is sending military supplies and possibly troops to Ukraine. For North Korea, this is a chance to test their soldiers in a real conflict.

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Future: NATO Membership or Nuclear Weapons?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky recently discussed Ukraine's need for NATO membership. He highlighted that 30 years ago, Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons as part of the 1994 Budapest Memorandum. This deal promised security assurances from Russia, the UK, and the US in exchange for Ukraine'

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Biden & German Leaders Team Up for Ukraine Support

On Friday, in Berlin, President Joe Biden sat down with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The main topic on the agenda? Supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression. They also chatted about calming things down in the Middle East and standing against h

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

China and Russia's Arctic Adventure

Imagine this: two Chinese coast guard ships set sail from Zhoushan, a city in China's eastern province of Zhejiang, on a 35-day mission with their Russian counterparts. They traveled over 17, 000 nautical miles, exploring the Bering Sea, Chukchi Sea, and even the Arctic Ocean. This wasn't just a cas

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

The Secretive Life of Yahya Sinwar, Gaza's Controversial Leader

Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas leader who orchestrated a surprise attack on Israel in October 2023, has been a pivotal figure in the ongoing conflict. Born in the Khan Younis refugee camp in Gaza, Sinwar spent years in Israeli prisons before rising to power. He played a crucial role in the attack that shoc

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Oct 18 2024WEATHER

Get Ready for Frost: Friday Morning Chill Ahead

Hey there! We've got a weather heads-up for folks in the Midlands. A frost advisory is on the horizon for Friday morning, especially in our western and northern counties. The National Weather Service has issued an alert from 5 AM to 8 AM for Saluda, Newberry, and Fairfield Counties. So, if you’ve go

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Oct 18 2024FINANCE

India's Central Bank Pauses Navi's Lending

India's Reserve Bank has temporarily halted new loans from several non-bank lenders, including Sachin Bansal's startup Navi Finserv. The decision, effective from October 21, was driven by high interest rates and regulatory violations. These breaches involved incorrect loan pricing, inaccurate income

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Oct 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Remedy's First Multiplayer Shooter: A Co-op Adventure Without the Daily Grind

Remedy Entertainment, famous for its single-player games like Alan Wake 2 and Control, is stepping into the multiplayer world for the first time in 29 years. Their latest game, FBC: Firebreak, was unveiled at the Xbox October Partner Preview. This three-player co-op shooter is set inside The Oldest

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