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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Turkey's Response to Terror: Strikes in Syria and Iraq

Turkey's defense minister said the country struck suspected Kurdish militant targets in Syria and Iraq for a second straight day. These strikes followed a deadly attack on the capital's main defense company. The attack claimed the lives of five people and injured several others. Turkish officials b

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Oct 24 2024FINANCE

Stock Market Movers: What’s Hot and What’s Not on Thursday?

Thursday, October 24, was a day full of surprises in the stock market. The S&P 500 was trying to bounce back from a losing streak, thanks to lower bond yields. This gave some relief to stocks, which had been suffering from rising yields despite the Federal Reserve's efforts to ease monetary policy.

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Trump's Team in House: Elections Under New Scrutiny

House Republicans have hired two former Trump officials involved in the 2020 fake elector scheme for their committee overseeing elections. Joshua Findlay and Thomas Lane, who worked on the Trump campaign's legal team, are now advising the House on election law. This move comes as the House prepares

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Oct 24 2024CRIME

Settlements for Guevara Cases: $24. 1 Million Approved

The finance committee of Cook County Board has given the go-ahead for a $24. 1 million settlement concerning cases linked to Detective Reynaldo Guevara, who has been accused of misconduct. The University of Michigan's National Registry of Exonerations estimates that more than 40 people were wrongly

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Ukraine’s Biggest Drone Strike Yet Hits Russia

Imagine this: a swarm of 110 drones launched by Ukraine flew into western Russia overnight. The Kremlin says all were shot down, but Kyiv claims they hit key targets like a munitions plant and a military airfield. This is one of the largest attacks from Ukraine since the war started over two and a h

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Oct 24 2024CELEBRITIES

Leah Remini and Angelo Pagán Keep Divorce Quiet and Quick

Leah Remini, famous for her role in "King of Queens, " and her husband of 21 years, Angelo Pagán, have made quick work of their divorce. They’ve settled the case within two months of announcing their split, and surprisingly, without any lawyers! The couple agreed to mediate their divorce, handling e

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Oct 24 2024CRIME

The Menendez Brothers: A New Look at an Old Case

In the heart of Los Angeles, a famous case from the past is heating up again. The Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, are still making headlines, even after 34 years. They were convicted for killing their parents in 1989. Now, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón and his team are mulling over n

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Oct 24 2024CRIME

Tragedy Strikes Turkish Defense Company

Wednesday saw a tragic incident unfold at Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) in Turkey. The country's interior minister, Ali Yerlikaya, confirmed that at least five people lost their lives and 14 were injured in what is being called a "terrorist attack. " The facility, located about 20 miles north

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Oct 24 2024BUSINESS

Big Tobacco's Youth Marketing: Juul Faces the Music

You might have heard of Juul, the e-cigarette company that's been making headlines. They're in hot water for targeting young people and not warning them about how addictive their products are. A major lawsuit has just wrapped up, and now, customers are seeing some cash. The more proof they had of th

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Oct 24 2024CRIME

Tragedy Strikes Turkish Aerospace Firm in Deadly Attack

On Wednesday, a deadly attack shook the Turkish capital of Ankara. The target was the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAS) headquarters. The attack left five people dead and 22 injured. Two assailants, a man and a woman, were also killed. The victims included four TUSAS employees and a taxi driver.

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