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Oct 30 2025WEATHER

Cyclone Montha: A Costly Storm for India's Eastern Coast

Cyclone Montha recently hit India's eastern coast, causing significant damage. The storm brought heavy rain and strong winds, flooding farms, roads, and buildings in Andhra Pradesh. The damage is estimated at nearly 53 billion rupees, which is about $603 million. The farm sector was hit the hardest,

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Oct 30 2025SCIENCE

Big Moves in Brain Science: Universities Step Up Their Game

Big things are happening in the world of brain research! Four universities have just launched some serious new projects, all thanks to some generous donations. These initiatives are super important because brain diseases like Alzheimer's are becoming more common, and they're causing big problems for

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Oct 30 2025HEALTH

Parkinson's and Blood Sugar Dips: What's the Link?

Parkinson's disease might be more than just a movement disorder. Recent findings hint that it could also mess with how the body handles sugar. This isn't just about diabetes, but also about low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia. A study took a closer look at this, tracking blood sugar levels in Parkinson

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Oct 30 2025CELEBRITIES

Friends, Politics, and TV: Cheryl Hines Talks Larry David

Cheryl Hines, the actress known for her role in "Curb Your Enthusiasm, " recently shared some personal thoughts about her relationship with her co-star Larry David. She mentioned that their friendship has been affected by political differences. Hines, who is married to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , a memb

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Oct 29 2025HISTORY

A Century-Old Message from the Sea

On a beach in Western Australia, a family found a bottle with a surprising secret. It held letters from two soldiers, Malcolm Neville and William Harley, who wrote them in 1916. They were on a ship heading to France for World War I. The letters were cheerful, with Neville telling his mom about the g

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Oct 29 2025POLITICS

Fayetteville's Councilman Questions Police Tactics and Youth Curfew

In Fayetteville, City Councilman Mario Benavente is known for his differing views on police and public safety. He recently raised concerns about the youth curfew and the disparity in traffic stops between Black and white drivers. During a recent council meeting, Police Chief Roberto Bryan Jr. prese

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Oct 28 2025CRIME

A Tragic Morning in Kenya: Tourists and Pilot Lose Lives in Plane Crash

A plane carrying tourists crashed in Kenya's Kwale region on a Tuesday morning. The flight was headed to the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Most of the passengers were tourists from Hungary and Germany. The pilot, a Kenyan, also died in the crash. The plane went down in a hilly and forested ar

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Oct 27 2025EDUCATION

Harvard's Hidden Political Divide: Students Speak Out

At Harvard University, a significant number of students feel like outsiders due to their political beliefs. These students, who lean towards the right, describe a campus environment that often seems unwelcoming to their views. They point out that rules seem to be enforced differently depending on th

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Oct 27 2025BUSINESS

A Family Business Bounces Back After a Devastating Flood

In the small town of Algemesi, a family-run business that crafts piano stools for famous musicians is making a comeback. The floods that hit Spain's Valencia region last year were terrible, and this company, Hidrau Model, lost a lot. They had been around for 50 years, making stools for stars like La

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Oct 27 2025POLITICS

Trump's Tokyo Trip: More Than Just a Friendly Visit

President Donald Trump is in Japan, and this isn't just another diplomatic meet-and-greet. The new Japanese Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, is hoping to hit it off with Trump to smooth out some rough patches in their trade relationship. Takaichi is trying to make a good impression. She's the first

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