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Oct 12 2024ENVIRONMENT

Hurricane Myths: How Misinformation Spreads After Storms

After the recent hurricanes in Florida and the Southeast, false information has been spreading like wildfire. This misinformation can have serious real-world effects, such as stopping people from evacuating or getting help. Officials and aid workers are busy clearing up these false claims, which is

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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 11 2024CRIME

Safety on King Street: A Success in Progress

Ever since Charleston rolled out the King Street Safety Initiative, the crime rate downtown has taken a plunge. The city, led by Mayor William Cogswell, teamed up with local businesses and police departments to enhance safety and livability in the Central Business District, which includes King Stree

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Oct 11 2024CRIME

The Case of the Careless Thief: A Tale of Stolen Gear and Sax studio

Imagine this: a burglar enters a busy studio in the heart of Midtown, thinking they’ve hit the jackpot. They load up a wagon with top-notch audio and video equipment, along with a bunch of expensive laptops. But here’s where things start getting interesting—this wasn’t just any studio. It was Dan Ab

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Oct 11 2024CRIME

Ex-DEA Agent’s Shocking Corruption: A Decade of Protecting Drug Traffickers

A former DEA agent in Buffalo, New York, Joseph Bongiovanni, was found guilty of protecting drug dealers and other organized crime figures. Prosecutors revealed Bongiovanni, now 60, had been shielding his childhood friends and other suspects for over a decade. He warned them about investigations and

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Health Crisis in Gaza: UN Says Israel's Actions Destroyed Medical Care

A recent UN report has criticized Israel for deliberately destroying Gaza's healthcare system during last year's conflict with Hamas. The report claims that Israel's actions not only destroyed medical facilities but also targeted healthcare workers, leading to war crimes and human rights violations.

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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 2024POLITICS

Was Trump Really a Great President? Let’s Look at the Facts

Many people believe that Donald Trump was a good president. But is that true? Let's take a closer look at his record. First, the economy. Trump left the U.S. with a huge deficit, the largest in history. He cut taxes and spent a lot, leaving a debt that our kids and grandkids will have to pay off. T

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Israel and Palestine: Health Care Under Fire

A United Nations-backed panel has come out with some strong words against Israel. They say that Israel is wrecking Gaza's health care system with deliberate attacks. Both sides, Israel and the Palestinians, have been accused of torturing people. The panel was set up by the U.N. Human Rights Council

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Why Oakland Needs a Change: A Closer Look at Mayor Thao's Tenure

Oakland is in a tough spot, and many people are pointing the finger at Mayor Sheng Thao. The city's budget is a mess, and crime rates are soaring. Thao and the council haven't been able to handle these problems effectively. They've been juggling numbers and putting off tough decisions, which has led

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