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Oct 31 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Alien Hoax or Truth? A Netflix Docuseries Sparks Controversy

Linda Napolitano, who claims to have been abducted by aliens in 1989, has sued Netflix. She and the estate of author Budd Hopkins allege that the upcoming docuseries "The Manhattan Alien Abduction" defames her and steals the work of Hopkins, who wrote about her story in 1997. The lawsuit aims to sto

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Oct 31 2024TECHNOLOGY

Fire at U. K. 's Nuclear Submarine Site: What You Need to Know

Early Wednesday morning, a big fire broke out at a shipyard in Barrow-in-Furness, a town in northwest England. This shipyard is run by BAE Systems, the U. K. 's top defense company. They're building new nuclear submarines there, called Dreadnought-class. Two people got hurt and went to the hospital

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Stock Shifts: A Closer Look at Key Players and Their Surprises

Let's take a peek at some big names in the stock market that made waves after regular trading hours. Microsoft took a dip of nearly 4%, disappointing investors with revenue expectations for the next quarter. Analysts had hoped for a bit more, around $69. 83 billion, but Microsoft was thinking more a

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Meta's Profits Jump 35% Thanks to Ads and AI

Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, reported a 35% increase in quarterly profits. This boost is mainly due to strong advertising revenue and their push into artificial intelligence (AI). However, they warned about big spending on infrastructure for AI next year. Meta makes m

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Trump's Garbage Truck Stunt: A Response to Biden’s Remarks

In an unusual turn of events, former President Trump found himself in the passenger seat of a garbage truck during a campaign visit to Wisconsin. This wasn’t just any garbage truck—it was decked out in Trump campaign stickers and flags. Why the odd choice? Trump was aiming to capitalize on comments

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Pennsylvania Voters Get Extra Time for Mail-In Ballots

In a surprise move, a judge in Pennsylvania extended the deadline for in-person voting in Bucks County. This decision came after a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump's campaign and the Republican National Committee (RNC) highlighted issues faced by voters on the last day of registrations. Long lines and

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Satellite Photos Reveal Damage to Iran Military Sites After Israeli Strike

Did you know that a recent Israeli attack on Iran might have caused some damage? Satellite images from Planet Labs show that key facilities for making ballistic missiles and air defense systems in Tehran and Parchin could have been hit. Experts aren't sure exactly how many sites were targeted, but t

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Oct 30 2024CRIME

The Mysterious Life of Elizabeth Báthory: A Different Perspective

More than four centuries after her death, the tale of Elizabeth Báthory, often dubbed the “Blood Countess, ” remains shrouded in mystery. From her castle in Čachtice, Slovakia, rumors spun around Báthory's cruelty, claiming she killed hundreds of young women and bathed in their blood. But did she re

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Oct 30 2024EDUCATION

Boosting Malaysia's Digital Future: TM One & MOE Team Up

You might wonder, what's the big deal about digital skills? Well, TM One and the Ministry of Education (MOE) think it's super important. They've joined forces to give students and teachers in vocational colleges and secondary schools a digital makeover. This isn't your average tech class; we're talk

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Oct 30 2024BUSINESS

A Dallas Developer's Vision for a Downtown Tech and Education Hub

Imagine a bustling downtown Dallas filled with state-of-the-art apartments, trendy shops, and a top-notch school. That's the dream of Mike Hoque, a local developer who's just bought a troubled city-owned property. This plot at 711 S. Saint Paul St. has been a headache for years, with vandalism and s

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