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Oct 02 2024WEATHER

Disney World Preps for Hurricane Helene: What's Closing Early?

As Hurricane Helene makes its way towards Florida, Walt Disney World is getting ready. While the storm won’t hit the parks directly, safety comes first. At Animal Kingdom, you might notice some outdoor snack spots closed and umbrellas tied down. Some attractions like Kali River Rapids are still runn

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Oct 02 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Who's Beefing About Burgers? A Funny Fast Food Feud!

Ever heard of a burger joint that's all about the playful jabs and big achievements? That's Habit Burger & Grill for you! They've got their eyes set on being the best in town. Recently, they pulled off a cheeky move by putting up billboards near LAX congratulating In-N-Out Burger for coming in secon

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Oct 02 2024HEALTH

Mosquitoes Still Buzzing in Rhode Island: Fall Dangers

Even though autumn is here, don't let your guard down against those pesky mosquitoes in Rhode Island. Recently, health officials found that some mosquitoes are still carrying serious diseases like Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) and West Nile Virus. In a recent batch of 87 mosquito samples from ac

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Oct 01 2024GENERAL

Epic is suing Google - again - and now Samsung too

Epic Sues Google and Samsung, Accusing Them of Illegally Limiting Competition in App Stores Four years after Epic sued Google for running an illegal app store monopoly, the Fortnite game developer has filed a second antitrust lawsuit against Google and Samsung. The new lawsuit accuses them of illeg

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Oct 01 2024WEATHER

Finding a New Sense of Calm in Jamaica

I'd always felt a deep connection to Jamaica, thanks to my dad's roots on the island. So, when the opportunity to visit in 2021 arose, I jumped at the chance. And, I fell in love – with the sights, sounds, smells, and people. I spent a month exploring, meeting new friends, and visiting family I'd ne

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Oct 01 2024WEATHER

Stormy Weather Brews Along the Gulf Coast

It's been just a week since Hurricane Helene ravaged the Southeast, leaving a trail of destruction and loss of life. Now, the Gulf Coast is bracing for another potential threat - a brewing tropical disturbance in the Western Caribbean Sea. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has reported a "large, d

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Oct 01 2024GENERAL

CNN aboard Israeli tanker for strike on Houthi-controlled port in Yemen

Above the Red Sea CNN — Aboard an aging Boeing 707, thousands of feet above the Red Sea, I don a set of high-tech 3D goggles and stare at the small TV monitor recessed in a bank of retro dials and switches. Saudi Arabia’s amber desert slides by to my right, Egypt’s coast to my left, then a monstrous

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Oct 01 2024WEATHER

The War in Lebanon: A New Chapter in Middle Eastern Tensions

The recent escalation in violence between Israel and Hezbollah has left the region in a state of unease. The Israeli government has been carrying out airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, while Hezbollah has been firing rockets into Israel. The conflict has resulted in the deaths of hundreds o

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Oct 01 2024WEATHER

Iran's Future in the Balance

In recent weeks, the Middle East has been on high alert due to rising tensions and fears of an all-out regional war. The Israeli airstrike on Beirut, which killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, was a stark reminder of the fragile situation. Amidst this chaos, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu rel

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Oct 01 2024BUSINESS

Interest Rate Cuts Coming, But at a Slow Pace

The Federal Reserve Chair, Jerome Powell, recently announced that the US economy is in a solid shape and that interest rate cuts are on the horizon. However, these cuts will not come as a rapid-fire series of rate reductions. Instead, they will be implemented at a measured pace, intended to support

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