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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Kenya’s President Ruto Drops Tax Hike Bill After Deadly Protests

In a surprising turn of events, Kenya’s President William Ruto announced he would not sign a controversial finance bill that had sparked deadly protests across the country. The bill, passed by parliament on Tuesday, aimed to raise nearly $2.3 billion through tax hikes to tackle Kenya’s mounting debt

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Shocking Embezzlement: Habitat for Humanity's Finance Director Steals Over $500K

Imagine trusting someone to handle your money and then finding out they've taken half a million dollars for themselves. That's exactly what happened at Habitat for Humanity of Central South Carolina. Ashley Clark Ingram, who was the director of finance and operations, pleaded guilty to stealing gove

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Oct 06 2024SCIENCE

Why Dogs Love It When We Slow Down Our Speech

Did you know that your dog might understand you better if you speak more slowly? A recent study found that dogs’ brains process human speech best when it’s at a slower pace. Scientists at the National Centre of Competence in Research Evolving Language discovered this by comparing how dogs and humans

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Oct 06 2024CRIME

DEA Fails to Report Abuse by Foreign Partners, Watchdog Finds

Imagine you're fighting a war on drugs, and your allies are breaking the rules. That's what happened with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). A government watchdog recently criticized the DEA for not quickly reporting human rights violations by their Latin American partners. These partne

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Oct 06 2024CRIME

Rebuilding Hope in Kibbutz Be'eri

Last fall, an attack on Kibbutz Be'eri left deep scars, both physically and emotionally. While some residents are determined to come back and restore their community, others aren't yet ready to face the aftermath of that traumatic day. The military has admitted to making mistakes in keeping everyone

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Oct 05 2024HISTORY

October 5: A Day of Big Changes and Tragic Ends

Today is October 5, the 279th day of 2024. The year is almost over, with only 87 days left to go! Let's look back at some significant events that happened on this day in history. First off, we remember Steve Jobs, the Apple co-founder and former CEO. He passed away on October 5, 2011, at age 56. Hi

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Oct 05 2024HEALTH

Vietnam Zoo's Tigers Die from Bird Flu: What Went Wrong?

In a tragic event at the Vuon Xoai zoo in Vietnam, over a dozen tigers lost their lives due to bird flu. The animals were fed raw chicken bought locally, which carried the virus. The manager, Nguyen Ba Phuc, reported that the tigers died quickly, showing symptoms like weakness and loss of appetite.

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Oct 05 2024POLITICS

A Fresh Look at Gaza: Who's Failing Whom?

Gaza, a narrow coastal strip, has been the stage for a long-standing conflict between Israel and Palestine. As we mark another anniversary of the 2012 Hamas attack, it's clear that the international community's approach to this dispute hasn't worked. Despite heavy civilian casualties in Gaza, Wester

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Oct 04 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Centenarian Statesman: Jimmy Carter's Legacy of Service

For over seven decades, Jimmy Carter has walked a path of service and compassion, weaving a tapestry of humanitarian efforts that transcend borders and generations. As the son of a farmer and nurse, he was instilled with values of hard work, community, and faith from a young age. His journey to beco

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Oct 04 2024HEALTH

Bird Flu Jumps to Humans: What You Need to Know

Imagine this: two workers in California are now part of a growing list of people affected by bird flu. This virus, which started infecting birds back in March, has now made the jump to humans. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says this isn't surprising, given how the virus works.

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