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Oct 16 2024BUSINESS

Pharmacies Shut Their Doors: What's Happening?

You know those neighborhood drug stores you've always gone to? Well, many are shutting down, and it's not just one or two. Walgreens is planning to close 1,200 stores. CVS is not far behind, closing a total of 1,144 stores between 2018 and 2023. Even Rite Aid is struggling, announcing the closure of

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Oct 16 2024WEATHER

South Carolina's Big Cool Down: What to Expect

Get ready, South Carolina! A big chill is on its way, bringing temperatures down by 10 to 15 degrees. Today, highs will only reach the 60s, and by tonight, lows could dip into the 30s. But don't worry too much about frost, as some wind should keep it at bay – except in the northern and western Midla

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Oct 16 2024WEATHER

Brace Yourself: A Chilly Surprise Hits the Tri-State Area

Ready for a weather twist? A freeze warning just popped up for some counties in New Jersey and the Hudson Valley. Plus, parts of Connecticut are on a frost advisory. You'll want to grab your warmest jacket because temperatures might dip to 30 degrees from Wednesday to Thursday morning, as the Nation

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Oct 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Dragon Ball's Genre-Bending Adventure: A 40-Year Journey

For four decades, Dragon Ball has surprised fans by blending different genres. People often think of "dudes fighting dudes," but that's just one part. The series started with comedy, inspired by the creator Akira Toriyama's earlier work, Dr. Slump. Goku's adventures are full of humor, whether he's t

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Oct 16 2024CRIME

Police and City Agencies Team Up to Combat Crime in Queens' Roosevelt Avenue

Something's been going wrong on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens for a while now. The area, running from 74th to 111th Streets, has seen a rise in crimes like drug trafficking and prostitution. But now, the city has had enough. Mayor Adams, standing with city officials and NYPD members, laid out a plan t

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Oct 16 2024EDUCATION

Elmhurst School District's Insurance Dilemma

Elmhurst School District 205 recently faced a tough decision regarding their health insurance. The school board had to vote on a new insurance contract with a 5.1 percent increase. This increase is a big improvement from last year's 37 percent hike. The district is dealing with a $5.8 million defici

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Oct 16 2024TECHNOLOGY

Android 15's New Trick: Auto-Adjusting Vibrations for Pixel Phones

Have you ever missed a notification because your phone was on vibrate and the environment was too noisy? Well, Google's latest Android 15 update for select Pixel phones is here to fix that. Meet Adaptive Vibration, a clever feature that uses your phone's microphone and sensors to adjust vibration in

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Oct 16 2024EDUCATION

James Island Teacher Seeks Help to Study Sea Level Rise with Students

Eve Kendrick, a dedicated science teacher at James Island Charter High School, is on a mission to get her students involved in real-world research. She wants to study how sea level rise is affecting local freshwater environments. Her project, called "Too Salty! Sea Level Rise & Freshwater Environmen

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Oct 16 2024TECHNOLOGY

DJI's New Air 3S Drone: Half the Price, Double the Detail!

Ever wondered if you could get stunning aerial shots without breaking the bank? DJI has just released the Air 3S drone, and it's giving the pricey Mavic 3 Pro a run for its money. This new drone packs a punch with a 1-inch image sensor and 50MP main camera. Both cameras offer autofocus and impressiv

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Oct 16 2024BUSINESS

Walgreens: Closing Doors, Seeking Fresh Start

Walgreens is shutting down about 1,200 of its stores in the U.S. This move comes as the drugstore chain faces challenges like reduced prescription payouts, increased costs, and competition from online retailers and rivals with lower prices. The pandemic boost from COVID-19 vaccinations has also worn

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