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Oct 14 2024SCIENCE

North Carolina Sky Show: A Massive Comet Makes a Rare Appearance

Have you been enjoying the clear skies lately? Well, there's another fantastic celestial event waiting for you! A huge comet is making a rare appearance in the Triad sky. This comet, known as C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-Atlas, has a massive head, about two miles wide, and a tail that could stretch over 18

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Oct 14 2024SCIENCE

Spotting a Rare Comet in San Diego

In San Diego, a rare comet called Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS made an appearance in the night sky on Saturday. This isn't just any comet; it's a once-in-a-lifetime event, as it orbits the sun only once every 80,000 years. NASA says it will be visible to the naked eye for several weeks in October, with t

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Oct 13 2024SPORTS

NFL's Cole Kmet: Scoring Touchdowns and Snapping

Cole Kmet, a tight end for the Chicago Bears, showed off his versatility in a recent game. He caught a 31-yard pass from quarterback Caleb Williams and ran it into the end zone for a touchdown. That was just the beginning. When the Bears' long snapper, Scott Daly, got injured, Kmet stepped in to fil

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Oct 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

OpenAI's Billion-Dollar Challenge: Is It Still a Nonprofit?

OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT, has a big question to answer. Its value is now a whopping $157 billion, but it's still set up as a nonprofit. A structure change might be on the horizon, experts say. The problem? OpenAI would need to pay fair market value for any assets that move to its for-profit subs

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Oct 12 2024EDUCATION

Girls Dive into STEM Careers

Imagine a place where young women can explore the fascinating worlds of DNA, robotics, and coding. This is exactly what happened during the Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) program held at North Idaho College. Organized by the University of Idaho's Colleges of Engineering and Science, the eve

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Oct 12 2024BUSINESS

Shaquille O'Neal's Surprising Investment Secret

Shaquille O'Neal, known for his lavish lifestyle and NBA championships, has a clever trick for making money. It wasn't advice from billionaire Jeff Bezos that helped him, but a secret tip from an old friend. This friend told him about a special kind of investment called an 'Annuity Fund.' What's tha

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Oct 12 2024CRIME

Boosting Transit Safety: New Gates and Better Enforcement

In East St. Louis, Illinois, a tragedy at a MetroLink station highlighted the need for improved safety in public transit. A city that once bustled with commuters now sees about 74% of pre-pandemic riders returning as of September 2023. This has prompted transit systems to tackle the issue of safety

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Oct 12 2024LIFESTYLE

Hot Gear for Your Next Tailgate Party

Getting ready for a tailgate party? You might want to check out some warm and cozy gadgets. One of the top picks on Amazon is the SunnyFeel Heated Camping Chair. With a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from over 3,000 users, it's a hit. It costs $80 and comes in red and blue. This chair is like a director's s

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

New York’s Board of Regents Explores Alternative History Lessons

Recently, the state's Board of Regents sparked a debate by promoting a new set of educational videos and materials. These resources, set to debut at New York state parks in February, present a revised history of the Revolutionary War. The videos discuss how Indigenous people and enslaved individuals

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Oct 12 2024BUSINESS

Boeing's Big Job Cuts: What's Going On?

You might have heard that Boeing is cutting 17,000 jobs. That's about 10% of their workforce. Why are they doing this? Well, they're losing a lot of money, and a five-week-long strike at their factories isn't helping. Boeing says they'll lose $9.97 per share in the third quarter alone. That's a lot

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