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Oct 17 2024BUSINESS

Meta Firings: When $25 Credits Go to Wine Glasses

Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, recently gave the boot to over 20 employees in Los Angeles. Why? They were caught red-handed using food credits meant for meals to buy stuff like toothpaste and wine glasses. These credits were supposed to be used for food delivery services like Uber

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Oct 17 2024HEALTH

Meat Recall Alert: Schools and Families Affected

Sure, you might have heard about listeria scares before, but get this - 11.7 million pounds of beef and chicken are now on the recall list! This giant chunk of meat includes some sent to school cafeterias, though we don't know exactly which ones yet. The company BrucePac is in the hot seat here, and

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Oct 17 2024EDUCATION

Schools in Asheville Plan to Reopen, Addressing Challenges After Hurricane Helene

In Asheville, North Carolina, schools are set to reopen on October 28, a month after Hurricane Helene hit the region. The plan isn't just about getting back to lesson plans. Teachers will also support students in talking about the storm's impact. While everyone is safe, the community is grieving and

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Oct 16 2024BUSINESS

Semiconductor Stocks Plunge: ASML Forecasts and U. S. Export Caps Spook Markets

Asian chip stocks took a hit on Wednesday, with investors reacting to disappointing sales forecasts from ASML, a major Dutch semiconductor equipment maker. The news sent ripples through the global market, with significant drops recorded across the board. Japanese semiconductor giant Tokyo Electron s

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Oct 16 2024HEALTH

Big Meat Recall: Listeria Alert at Trader Joe's and Other Stores

Imagine this: nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products are being recalled. The reason? They might have listeria, a bacteria that can make you very sick. This recall is huge and affects stores like Trader Joe's, Target, and Kroger. The meat producer, BrucePac, sells to many places, and t

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Oct 16 2024ENVIRONMENT

Amazon Pursues Nuclear Energy for Carbon-Free Future

Amazon, a major player in the tech world, has big plans to cut down on carbon emissions. They've already hit a major milestone by using 100% renewable energy for their global operations—seven years earlier than expected! As their energy needs grow, they're not just sticking to renewables. They're al

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Oct 16 2024TECHNOLOGY

Amazon's Nuclear Future: Small Reactors, Big Plans

Amazon isn't just thinking about the future—it's investing in it. The tech giant is betting big on small modular reactors (SMRs), a new kind of nuclear power plant that's smaller and faster to build than traditional ones. In the early 2030s, if everything goes as planned, these SMRs could help power

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Oct 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

What's Up with That Breathalyzer from Shark Tank Season 5?

You know how Shark Tank has been on ABC since 2009, right? With its celebrity investors and hopeful entrepreneurs, it's a show that keeps viewers guessing. But in Season 5, something astonishing happened. Charles Michael Yim, the founder of Breathometer, pitched his breathalyzer device. This gadget

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Oct 16 2024LIFESTYLE

Teller County's Race Against Time: Road Work Before Winter

As the leaves begin to change color in Teller County, Colorado, crews are working against the clock to complete several road projects before winter sets in. One of the biggest projects is the reconstruction of Lake Avenue, a major street that runs through the heart of Woodland Park. The project star

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Oct 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Murder Mystery Series 'The Aosawa Murders' Comes to Life

In 2023, a gripping murder-mystery series called "The Aosawa Murders" is set to captivate audiences. This series is based on a prize-winning Japanese crime novel of the same name by Riku Onda. The story unfolds in the enchanting coastal city of Kanazawa, Japan, focusing on the infamous "Aosawa Case.

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