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Oct 15 2024WEATHER

Pinellas County's Hurricane Milton Update: Power, Water, and Recovery

Pinellas County is still feeling the effects of Hurricane Milton, with fuel shortages, long gas lines, and piles of debris lining the streets. But there's good news too! The city of St. Petersburg and nearby areas have lifted their boil water notices. This means the water is safe to drink again afte

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Oct 15 2024CRIME

The First U. S. Shaken Baby Syndrome Execution: What You Need to Know

This week, a Texas man might become the first person in the U.S. to be executed for a murder tied to shaken baby syndrome. Robert Roberson, 57, is set to receive a lethal injection on Thursday for the death of his 2-year-old daughter, Nikki Curtis, back in 2002. He has maintained his innocence, and

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Oct 15 2024POLITICS

Canada and India Expell Diplomats: A Deepening Dispute

A tense situation unfolded between Canada and India after both countries decided to expel six diplomats each. The reason? A growing dispute over the assassination of a Sikh activist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in Canada. The Canadian government claims it has evidence linking Indian diplomats to the crime

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Oct 15 2024SCIENCE

Utah's Night Sky: Catch Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS on Monday

Monday night could be your best bet to spot Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS in Utah's sky. This space visitor, named after observatories in China and South Africa, has been putting on a show over the past few nights. The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City predicts clear skies along the Wasatch Front

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Oct 15 2024SPORTS

Dallas Cowboys Face Harsh Criticism After Big Loss

The Dallas Cowboys are having a tough time recently. After a heavy loss at home to the Detroit Lions, 47-9, a former Cowboys coach didn't hold back. On Sunday night's broadcast, Devin McCourty and ex-Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett critically analyzed the team's performance on NBC's "Football Night

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Oct 15 2024SPORTS

Snap Counts: Lions' Offense and Defense in Week 6

In Week 6, the Detroit Lions faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in a lopsided game. The final score of 47-9 allowed the Lions to play their starters for about 57 offensive snaps, with the rest of the game given to backups. The defense also rotated players heavily, with around 51 snaps played by st

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Oct 15 2024BUSINESS

Young Store Owner and Student: A Balancing Act in Baton Rouge

In the heart of Baton Rouge, a young entrepreneur named Macie Smith is making waves. At just 23, she's a full-time student at Southern University and the owner of a beauty supply store called Luxurious Lookz. This isn't your average student job; Macie opened her shop six months ago with a mission to

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Oct 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI Expert Yann LeCun: Fear of AI Taking Over Is Nonsense

Yann LeCun, a top researcher at Meta, has a simple message for those worried about AI taking over the world: chill out, it's not happening. He thinks the idea that AI will become smarter than humans and threaten our existence is just "ridiculous." LeCun, often called one of the "Godfathers of AI,"

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Oct 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Robot Show Had Human Helpers

Tesla's recent event, "We, Robot," was a buzzing night for tech fans. It highlighted the company's latest autonomous tech, including its humanoid robots, called Optimus. These robots impressed guests by serving drinks, dancing, and even mingling. But here's a twist: they weren't truly autonomous. Hu

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Oct 15 2024HEALTH

AI in Healthcare: A Helper or a Hindrance?

Imagine you’re a doctor, juggling countless patient appointments and piles of paperwork. Enter AI, promising to lighten the load. But is it living up to its hype? AI can automate tasks, assist with decisions, and even predict diseases. But it’s not perfect. Some tools, like those using big language

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