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Oct 12 2024WEATHER

Tornado Leaves Florida County in Ruins

Last Wednesday, St. Lucie County in Florida was thrown into chaos when an EF-3 tornado swept through. The weather service reported wind speeds between 140 to 150 miles per hour, causing widespread destruction, especially around Orange Ave. and South Rock Rd. The biggest hit was seen in the Spanish

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Oct 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

SNL Turns 49: A Look Back at Its Humble Beginnings

This year, Saturday Night Live, the iconic NBC sketch comedy show, is celebrating its 49th birthday. To mark the occasion, they've shared a blast from the past: the original opening credits from 1975. The show, then called 'Saturday Night', debuted on October 11, 1975, with a killer lineup including

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Oct 12 2024CRIME

Mobster's Unusual Threats Lead to Conviction

John Ragano, a member of the Bonanno crime family, was found guilty of extortion. This 62-year-old, nicknamed "The Maniac," was recorded threatening Vincent Martino, a former mob associate who owed him $150,000. In the recording, Ragano demanded Martino strip naked to check for a wire before threate

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Oct 12 2024CRIME

Weinstein's Cases: One Trial or Two?

New York prosecutors have a plan: they want to merge Harvey Weinstein's two sex crime cases into one big trial. This move has Weinstein's lawyers on edge, saying it's not fair. Weinstein is already facing retrial for two older charges after his 2020 conviction was thrown out. Now, he's also accused

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Science, Politics, and Campus Life: What's Happening?

Let's talk about what's going on in science, politics, and on college campuses. The National Science Foundation is now making grant decisions based on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). This means they're looking at things like the story behind the research, not just its quality. In fact, more

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Oct 11 2024SPORTS

Boston Sports Broadcasters: A Farewell and New Beginnings

This year, Boston said goodbye to three beloved sports broadcasters: Mike Gorman, Jack Edwards, and Joe Castiglione. Together, they served Boston sports fans for over a century. Their departures mark the end of an era, but also the beginning of a new one. Sports fans form a special bond with broadca

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Oct 11 2024CRYPTO

Crypto's Casual Takeover of Online Casinos

Online casinos are welcoming cryptocurrencies with open arms, especially in North America and Europe. This trend has given birth to a new term: crypto gaming, which means betting using digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum on games, sports, and esports. Unlike traditional online casinos, cryp

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Oct 11 2024HEALTH

Bird Flu in California: What You Need to Know

California is seeing a surge in bird flu cases among dairy farmers. In just three weeks, the state has reported its third case, making it the 17th human case in the U.S. over the past two years. The latest patient has mild symptoms like eye redness and infection. Experts think the virus is spreading

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

FCC Leader Slams Trump's Threats to CBS License

The leader of the FCC, Jessica Rosenworcel, has criticized former President Trump for attacking CBS over changes made to a '60 Minutes' interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. She called his threats "serious" and warned that they should not be taken lightly. In a statement, Rosenworcel emphasiz

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Oct 11 2024SCIENCE

The Victorian Skies: Adventures in 19th Century Ballooning and Weather Discovery

When you think of early aviation, the Wright Brothers often come to mind. But did you know that over 100 years before their flight, people were already soaring through the skies in balloons? The Victorian era was a time of daring exploration and scientific discovery. One of the most remarkable feats

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