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Oct 05 2024BUSINESS

The Fight for Fair Wages: A Union Leader's Story

Meet Harold Daggett, a 78-year-old union leader who is shaking things up in the longshoremen community. He's been around the block and knows what it takes to make change happen. People might not realize it now, but without longshoremen, a lot of stuff would come to a halt. Cars wouldn't get delivere

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Oct 04 2024POLITICS

Jack Smith: Caught in Election Controversy?

In a surprising turn, Special Counsel Jack Smith has found himself in the center of a controversy. Just over a month before this year's election, one of his filings was made public by a judge. Former President Donald Trump and his team claim that Smith broke long-standing rules set by the Justice De

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Oct 04 2024BUSINESS

Dockworkers' Strike Suspended: What It Means for the Economy and Elections

In a surprising turn of events, the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) has decided to pause their three-day strike involving 45,000 dockworkers on the East and Gulf coasts. This temporary suspension could potentially boost the US economy by avoiding shortages and price increases that mig

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Oct 04 2024TECHNOLOGY

"Game Controllers on the Battlefield: The Future is Familiar"

Ever played a video game? Now imagine using a controller like that to direct some of the world’s most advanced weapons. That’s what’s happening in the US military today. Over the past few years, gaming-like controllers have been popping up all over the place – from Navy ships to Army vehicles and ev

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Oct 04 2024CELEBRITIES

The Other Side: A Look at Chigvintsev's Perspective

Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Bella are having a hard time in their relationship. Recently, they had a big fight that left everyone wondering what really happened. According to Chigvintsev, the argument wasn’t one-sided; both he and Bella ended up on the floor. He strongly denies pushing her as she cl

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Oct 04 2024EDUCATION

U. S. Education Department Launches FAFSA Beta Testing for Students

The U.S. Department of Education is kicking off a phased rollout of the new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form with beta testing starting on Tuesday. Instead of limiting participation to just a few students, they've expanded the number due to high interest from community groups an

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Oct 04 2024EDUCATION

Teachers in Marblehead Take a Stand: A Closer Look at Stalled Contract Negotiations

The Marblehead Education Association (MEA) has decided to make a bold move in their negotiations for a new collective-bargaining agreement. They have announced that teachers will only work the hours and responsibilities outlined in their contract, effectively halting any extra activities like after-

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Oct 04 2024BUSINESS

News Roundup: AI Regulation, Verizon Outage, OpenAI CTO Steps Down

California Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill aimed at regulating large AI models before their release to the public. He criticized the legislation for applying strict standards to basic functions and not focusing enough on potential risks from the technology. The governor encouraged lawmakers to r

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Oct 04 2024EDUCATION

South Carolina Schools Get Meal Flexibility After Hurricane Helene

Hurricane Helene has left many South Carolina schools in a tough spot. The storm made it hard for them to follow the usual meal rules, which can be strict and time-consuming. But here's some good news: the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has stepped in to help. They've given schools more flexi

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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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