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Oct 25 2024HEALTH

McDonald's E. coli Outbreak: Slivered Onions Suspected

The CDC has reported that 75 people in 13 states have fallen ill from eating Quarter Pounders at McDonald's. The illnesses are linked to a deadly E. coli strain, with 22 hospitalizations and one death. The CDC expects more cases to be reported as older illnesses are linked to the outbreak. Most of t

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Oct 25 2024WEATHER

Foggy Morning Alert: Slow Down, Louisiana and Texas Drivers!

Early Friday morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) warned drivers in Texas and Louisiana to be extra careful. Why? Dense fog has rolled in, making it hard to see. The advisory started at 4 a. m. CDT and will last until 10 a. m. CDT. In some areas, visibility could drop to just one quarter-mile

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Oct 25 2024SCIENCE

Homecoming After a Long Space Stay

Four astronauts finally made it back to Earth after a prolonged stay in space. Their journey started in March with SpaceX's Dragon capsule, and they were supposed to be home in September. But technical hiccups with Boeing's Starliner capsule and a hurricane delayed their return. The team included NA

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Oct 25 2024EDUCATION

UCLA Astrophysics Lecturer Goes Public About Low Pay and Homelessness

Dr. Daniel McKeown, an astrophysics lecturer at UCLA, has been placed on leave after speaking out about his low pay and housing issues. McKeown, who earns $70, 000 a year, says he can't afford the $2, 500 monthly rent in Los Angeles and has had to move his belongings into storage. He first shared hi

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Peeking Inside Apple's Cloud Fortress: A Security Adventure

Have you ever thought about how Apple keeps its AI processing safe in the cloud? Welcome to Private Cloud Compute (PCC), Apple's secret weapon for protecting your data's privacy and security. Today, Apple is opening up its PCC system to security researchers, inviting them to test and ensure the end-

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Oct 25 2024CRIME

The Latest Twists in Karen Read's Case

Ever heard of Karen Read? She's been making headlines again, and this time, she's taking her case straight to the public. That's right, she wants everyone to know her side of the story. But here's where it gets interesting: prosecutors want her dad to spill the beans in the retrial. Why, you ask? We

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Oct 25 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Stars Dress as Musicians for Halloween: A New Take on Costumes

Halloween is a time when celebrities pull out all the stops to impress fans with their creative costumes. Over the years, many A-listers have dressed up as their favorite musicians, making Halloween a stage for musical transformations. Heidi Klum, known for her over-the-top Halloween costumes, once

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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Boosting Photo Pixels with AI: What's New for Windows Users?

Ever wanted to make your photos look better without spending hours editing? Microsoft's Photos app on Windows is rolling out some cool AI features that might pique your interest. If you're one of the lucky ones with a Snapdragon Copilot+ PC, you can now upscale your images up to eight times their or

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Oct 25 2024ENVIRONMENT

Why We Need to Slash Emissions Now: UN's Urgent Call

Imagine our world getting warmer by at least 2. 6 degrees Celsius this century. That’s what could happen if countries don’t step up their game on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This grim outlook comes from a recent report by the United Nations Environment Program. The report paints a picture whe

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Oct 25 2024FINANCE

Tesla's Boost: Margin Magic through Sales Volume and Cost Cuts

Tesla is making investors happy again after a dip. Shares jumped 16%, one of the best performances ever. Analysts from Bank of America and Goldman Sachs are sharing insights into Tesla's impressive earnings report. Tesla's auto gross margin, excluding regulatory credits, was 17. 05% in the last qua

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