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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Who Should Be Worried: Walz or Vance?

Tonight's vice-presidential debate has everyone on edge. But is it Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democratic nominee, who should be nervous? Or maybe it’s Ohio Senator J.D. Vance, the Republican nominee, who needs to watch his step. Vance isn't popular with voters and has a history of controversia

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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

Help for Women Aspiring to Education and Training

Are you a woman who's the main breadwinner and dreams of furthering your education or getting new skills? The Soroptimist Live Your Dream: Education and Training Awards for Women could be your key to success. This program offers grants to women like you, helping with costs such as tuition, books, ch

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Voter Choices: Massachusetts' Key Ballot Issues in November

Massachusetts voters will decide on several significant issues this November. Here’s a look at the key ballot questions: Question 3: Should rideshare drivers be able to unionize? This law would apply to drivers using platforms like Uber or Lyft for passenger transportation, not food delivery servic

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Oct 06 2024CRIME

Crypto Scam Hits Play Store: What You Need to Know

A sneaky app called WalletConnect appeared in the Google Play Store. It looked like a real crypto wallet, but it was actually a scam. The app had over 10,000 downloads before people started noticing something fishy. Around 150 users lost their cryptocurrency because they trusted this fake app too mu

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Oct 06 2024CRIME

Police Investigate Mackenzie Death, Search for Suspect Drake Matthew Kerr

Imagine waking up to the sound of gunshots in your neighborhood. That's what residents of Centennial Drive in Mackenzie experienced on September 29, 2024. When police arrived at a home on this quiet street, they found a man from Fort St. James had lost his life. The BC RCMP North District Major Cri

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Oct 06 2024HEALTH

Caution: Dentists Warn Against Online Veneer Scams!

Do you follow some trendy person on social media for health advice? Well, dentists are saying that's not a good idea, especially when it comes to teeth. Lots of people watch videos about how to fix their smiles with veneers at home. But there’s a big problem: people calling themselves "veneer techs"

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Oct 06 2024SPORTS

Warriors' Coach Kerr: No Single Hero, Just Teamwork

Steve Kerr has been the Warriors' coach for a decade. But now, with Klay Thompson gone, he's starting fresh. He doesn't want one player to fill Thompson's shoes—he wants a team effort. So, he's making training camp more competitive than ever. Kerr isn't sure about his rotations yet, and that was cle

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Oct 06 2024BUSINESS

Is Amazon's Cashierless Future Shrinking?

It seems like Amazon is scaling back its ambitious plans for cashierless stores. Last week, the tech giant closed three of its Go convenience stores in New York, leaving only 17 such stores nationwide – although they did just open one in Washington. Since 2023, Amazon has reduced its Go storefronts

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Oct 06 2024ENVIRONMENT

"Heatwaves and Droughts: Getting Worse with Climate Change"

In the past decade, heatwaves that used to happen once every 10 years have now occurred 2.8 times in 10 years and are 2.2 degrees hotter on average. At the current global warming rate of 3.6 degrees, these heatwaves could strike 5.6 times over the same period and be 4.68 degrees hotter. This doesn't

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Oct 06 2024WEATHER

Bay Area Heatwave: When Will It End?

The Bay Area has been sweltering under triple-digit temperatures all week, and the National Weather Service says the heat isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Although it might cool down a bit on Friday, don't expect much relief. A small air pressure disturbance is bringing some wind and moisture but

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