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Nov 01 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Japanese Filmmakers: A New Gateway to Hollywood

Ever wondered how to bridge the filmmaking worlds of Japan and Hollywood? Well, the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) have just the thing for you: a new program called Beyond Japan. This initiative, supported by the Japanese governm

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris Slams Trump's Comments on Women's Rights

Kamala Harris criticized Donald Trump's recent remark about protecting women "whether they like it or not, " calling it offensive to everyone. She argued that this statement shows Trump doesn't understand women's right to make decisions about their own bodies. Harris pointed out that Trump appointed

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Oct 31 2024FINANCE

September 2024 PCE Inflation: What's Changing?

In September, inflation inched up, drawing closer to the Federal Reserve’s target. The personal consumption expenditures price index saw a 0. 2% increase, with an annual rate of 2. 1%, right in line with predictions. The Fed heavily relies on PCE readings, though they also consider other indicators.

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Why Trump and Robinson Aren’t Right for North Carolina

Let's talk about Mark Robinson and Donald Trump. You might know them, maybe not. Robinson, North Carolina's Lieutenant Governor, has some pretty strong views on women. He once said abortion is about "killing the child" because women weren't careful. Trump, the former President, has a history too, li

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Oct 31 2024SPORTS

Two Long Island Teams Join Forces Against Hunger

This holiday season, two sports teams from Long Island are stepping up to help their community. The Strong Island roller derby team and the Long Island Nets basketball team are teaming up with Long Island Cares, a local food bank. The Nets are planning to collect food at three home games in early No

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

President Putin's Bodyguards Reveal Secrets Via Fitness App

Imagine this: you're a world leader with a high-security job. Your bodyguards are supposed to keep your whereabouts secret. But what if they accidentally revealed your location through a fitness app? That's exactly what happened to Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a new investigation b

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Oct 31 2024TECHNOLOGY

OpenAI's Custom AI Chip: A Game Changer in the Making

OpenAI, the innovator behind ChatGPT, is taking a giant leap into the future of AI by developing its own custom chip. This isn't your average silicon; it's designed to optimize AI tasks like never before. The tech giant is already teaming up with Broadcom, while also sourcing chips from industry lea

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Oct 30 2024FINANCE

Labour's Plan: Sin Taxes and Budget Moves

Britain's new Labour government is set to increase taxes on 'sin' items like alcohol, cigarettes, and gambling in its upcoming budget. This move is expected to bring in billions of pounds. These industries are often targeted because they're unpopular and won't have many defenders. However, experts w

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Oct 29 2024BUSINESS

Consumers Boost Confidence as Election Day Nears

As the United States gears up for Election Day, American consumers are showing a significant boost in confidence, according to a recent report by a business research group. The Consumer Confidence Index, which measures both current economic conditions and future expectations, jumped to 108. 7 in Oct

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Oct 29 2024EDUCATION

Educators in D230 Schools Wait for New Contract: What's the Hold-up?

Imagine trying to start your school day without a clear plan. That's what the educators at Andrew, Sandburg, and Stagg high schools have been dealing with for over 50 days! The Dist. 230 Federation of Teachers and the CCSD 230 Board of Education have been busy trying to agree on a new multi-year con

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