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Oct 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Steam’s Fine Print: You’re Just Renting, Not Buying Games

Imagine you've spent hours scrolling through Steam, adding games to your wishlist, and finally clicking 'buy' on a few titles. But have you ever stopped to think what happens to those games if your account gets hacked or you pass away? It’s a chilling thought that you don’t actually own those games

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Oct 12 2024SCIENCE

Get Ready, San Antonio! A Comet Is Coming Your Way!

Hey, space enthusiasts! Mark your calendars because a comet is about to make an appearance in San Antonio's evening sky. From October 11 to 18, just after sunset, you'll have a chance to spot Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS. This isn't your average star; it's a giant ice ball zooming through space, and it's

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Anti-Abortion Ads Use FCC Rule to Reach TV Audiences

An anti-abortion ad that appeared on "The View" recently is part of a wider campaign leveraging a federal law to force broadcasters to air their message. The ad, by longtime activist Randall Terry, criticizes famous personalities and displays graphic images of aborted fetuses. Terry, running for pre

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Oct 12 2024BUSINESS

Handmade Magic: Brookfield's Greyscent Boutique Unveils New Jewelry Line

In the heart of Brookfield, CT, a unique boutique named Greyscent is making waves. Owned by Riddar Nget, this store started as an online venture called Mode de vie. Now, with a physical location at 7 Station Road, Greyscent has become a local favorite. Everything sold at Greyscent Boutique & Ca

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Crime Drops, But Politics Plays with Numbers

The FBI's latest crime report shows that both violent and property crime in the U.S. decreased in 2023. This is a continuation of a downward trend that started after the higher crime rates during the pandemic. Murder rates dropped by 11.6%, and property crime fell by 2.4%. Overall, violent crime wen

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Oct 12 2024HEALTH

Coroners Team Up for Better Child Death Investigations

In the Lowcountry of South Carolina, the coroners from Berkeley and Charleston counties are making child death investigations a top priority. Recently, Berkeley County Coroner Darnell Hartwell organized a training session for over 70 attendees from various agencies across the region. This comes afte

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Oct 12 2024EDUCATION

Why Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Stands Out for Aviation Professionals

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) is known worldwide for its focus on aviation and aerospace. With campuses in Florida and Arizona, it serves nearly 31,000 students. But what makes ERAU stand out? Let’s explore. ERAU has been around since 1926. Unlike other universities, its curriculum is

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Big Sign Divides Town: What’s the Real Issue?

In the small town of Amsterdam, New York, a massive "Vote for Trump" sign has caused quite a stir. Put up by Sticker Mule, a local business, the sign is challenging the town's mayor. He's concerned about road safety and if the sign follows local regulations for business advertisements. The mayor, wh

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Vice President Harris' Vogue Shoot: A Day of Glamour and Politics

On a Monday filled with significant global events, Vice President Kamala Harris took time out for a glamorous Vogue magazine cover shoot. The shoot coincided with the one-year anniversary of a deadly massacre in Israel and as Florida prepared for a major hurricane. Harris, dressed in a $3,000 Gabrie

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

What's the Deal with Kamala Harris's Two Interviews?

Something fishy happened with Kamala Harris's interviews on "60 Minutes" and "Face the Nation." Viewers noticed two different versions of her answer to the same question. That's not cool, and it's got people talking about CBS's fairness. CBS says they edited for time and clarity, but others think it

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