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Oct 21 2024BUSINESS

Disney Picks Gorman as New Board Chair; CEO Change in 2026

Disney has chosen James Gorman to be the company's next board chairman starting in January, replacing Mark Parker. This move comes as Disney prepares to find a new CEO to replace Bob Iger, who will step down in 2026. Gorman, who joined Disney's board less than a year ago, has been leading the succes

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Oct 21 2024SCIENCE

Catch the Fading Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS Live Today!

Have you heard about the comet that's been zooming past Earth? C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is still hanging around but it's getting harder to spot with the naked eye. Don't worry, you can still see it up close today! Astronomer Gianluca Masi from the Virtual Telescope Project is hosting a free lives

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Oct 21 2024CRIME

UCLA Students Targeted in Alleged Hate Crime

Around 1:11 a. m. on Saturday, a group of UCLA students sitting on a bench near a Chick-Fil-A on Westwood Boulevard were targeted by a hateful act. A dark SUV drove by, and the driver shouted an ethnic slur at the students. The front passenger then threw an open water bottle, striking one of the stu

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Oct 21 2024TECHNOLOGY

TSMC Joins the $1 Trillion Club: The AI Chip Giant's Story

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has just hit a massive milestone by becoming the latest member of the $1 trillion club. This achievement comes as no surprise, given TSMC's dominant position in the semiconductor industry. TSMC is a foundry, meaning it manufactures chips designed by

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Oct 21 2024WEATHER

Roswell's Flash Flood: What Happened?

Hey there! You know Roswell, New Mexico? Well, something big happened there. A flash flood hit hard, leaving two people dead and around 290 rescued. It was so bad that cars were swept away and even homes got flooded. The National Guard and other emergency teams jumped in to help. They worked all nig

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Oct 20 2024LIFESTYLE

How America's Cars Reflect Who We Are

Ever wondered how America’s love for cars shapes our identity? Let's dive into the fascinating world of automobiles and discover what our car choices say about us. Did you know the US has more cars per person than any other country? This isn't just about transportation; it's about who we are. From c

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Oct 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

How Bruce Springsteen Keeps His Band Happy and Together

Ever wondered how Bruce Springsteen has kept his band, the E Street Band, together for over five decades? Well, he spilled the beans at a recent event in London. The 75-year-old rockstar, who's worth over a billion dollars, admitted that paying his band members well is key to their longevity. "I pay

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Oct 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Cher and Dua Lipa: A Rock Hall Duet

Last night, Cher was welcomed into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and she had a special guest join her. That's right, Dua Lipa took the stage with Cher to perform the iconic hit "Believe. " The night was filled with memorable moments, starting with Zendaya's introduction. She praised Cher, saying, "T

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Cuba's Power Struggle: A Nation in the Dark

Imagine waking up to a world without power, food spoiling, and water taps dry as a bone. That's what Cubans faced again on Saturday morning when the national power grid failed for the second time in as many days. It's like the country hit the 'reset' button on a massive scale. Just hours before, off

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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Trump’s Deportation Plan: Builders See Red

President Trump’s promise to deport millions of immigrants has builders worried. They say it could cause a major labor shortage, drive up housing costs, and disrupt the construction industry. Many builders doubt Trump’s plan will happen, but they’re concerned about the possible impact. Stan Marek, C

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