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Oct 12 2024HEALTH

Supporting New Moms on the Southwest Side

Jasmine Williams-Lambert, a South Shore resident, decided to step out with her newborn, Simeon, who had a tough start but is now doing well. She heard about the "Barb the Breast Express" bus and decided to check it out. This bus, painted blue and decorated with art, was parked outside the WIC Greate

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Montana's Ticket-Splitters: A Senate Majority in the Balance

In the heart of Montana, a unique political dance is happening. Union carpenter Tim Combo, like many others, is planning to vote for both Democratic Senator Jon Tester and Republican former President Donald Trump. This split-ticket strategy could play a crucial role in deciding whether Democrats kee

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Oct 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The True-Crime Queen's Journey

Erin Lee Carr has carved out a unique niche for herself in the world of true-crime documentaries. With a background that includes growing up with a journalist father who struggled with addiction, Carr has a personal understanding of people whose lives have taken unexpected turns. She's directed and

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Oct 11 2024BUSINESS

Business Owner Gives Back to Hurricane Victims

Rich DiLorenzo, who runs Somerset Hills Exxon in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, has a plan to help out those hit hard by Hurricane Milton in Florida. From October 21 to 23, he will donate 5 cents from every gallon of gas sold. That's not all – he's also going to match the total amount raised. Rich belie

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Oct 11 2024CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Step Up for Hurricane Relief

You might think that movie stars Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are only famous for their roles in films like "It Ends With Us" and "Deadpool." But they're also known for something else: their generosity. Recently, they donated $1 million to help with the relief efforts for Hurricane Helene and Hurr

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Oct 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

Trapped in a Sub: My First Immersive Film on Apple Vision Pro

Imagine finding yourself locked in a World War II submarine. Not literally, but virtually, thanks to the Apple Vision Pro headset. The first scripted film, "Submerged," for this mixed reality device is a intense 17-minute experience. Created by Oscar-winning director Edward Berger, the film feels mo

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Oct 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Spooky Night Returns: Commack's Halloween House is Back

Get ready for a scary good time! Commack's beloved Halloween house, the Peppermint Chop Shop, is making a comeback on October 26 and 31. This isn't just any Halloween event; it's a chance to scare, laugh, and raise money for a great cause. The McMahon-Alesi family is behind the magic, and they're pu

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Oct 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

French President Macron Wants 'Emily in Paris' to Stay in the City of Love

Imagine this: the popular Netflix show "Emily in Paris" is announcing that its main character is heading to Rome. You'd think the Italians would be thrilled, right? Well, not so fast. French President Emmanuel Macron has something to say about that. He wants the show to stick to its namesake city an

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Oct 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Mario & Luigi's New Adventure: A Return to Familiar Ground

After years of waiting, Mario & Luigi fans can finally dive into a new adventure on the Switch. This latest game in the series, developed by Nintendo, brings back the fun RPG mechanics and platforming action that fans know and love. The game centers around the brothers working together in both explo

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Why We Can't Stop Watching Political Showdowns

We live in a time where political arguments are all over the internet. Videos of people shouting at each other about politics are everywhere. It's like a sport. You might have seen a video where a liberal activist faced off against a group of Trump supporters. It sounded like a battle royale. One si

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