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Nov 04 2024SPORTS

Ouch! Two Hits Take Dak Out of Game

On Sunday, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott took a big hit. First, New Orleans Saints linebacker Kaden Elliss tackled him, causing his right hand to swell. If that wasn’t enough, Dak’s right hamstring suddenly tightened up, forcing him off the field. The Cowboys announced that his hamstring w

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Nov 03 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Squirrel That United New York: A Tale of Love and Loss

Meet Mark Longo, a man who loved his pet squirrel, P’nut, more than anything. Last Saturday, Mark took to TikTok with his wife, tears streaming down their faces. They were heartbroken over P’nut’s untimely death at the hands of New York State officials. "I’m angry, I’m sad, I’m disgusted, " Mark sai

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Nov 02 2024WEATHER

Taiwan Driver's Close Call with Typhoon Kong-rey

Imagine being trapped in your car with a huge tree smashed onto the roof. That's exactly what happened to a Taiwanese ride-hailing driver, Song Zi-jie, during Typhoon Kong-rey. He had just finished a ride in Taipei and stopped at a red light when the tree crashed down. He was lucky to escape without

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Nov 02 2024ENVIRONMENT

Saving Taiwan's Shores: The Race to Remove Oil from a Stranded Chinese Ship

Off the northeastern coast of Taiwan, a Chinese ship named Yu Zhou Qi Hang found itself in trouble. The ship, carrying three massive cranes from Keelung to China, lost power in rough seas caused by Typhoon Kong-rey. With no control, the ship drifted towards Yehliu Geopark, where it ran aground. This

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Oct 31 2024CRIME

Beware: Ballot Box Arsonist May Strike Again

Authorities in Portland warned that the suspect behind recent ballot box fires might attack again before Election Day. The incident, which destroyed hundreds of ballots in Vancouver, involved a device set up at another ballot box in Portland. The same suspect was linked to an earlier fire in Clark

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Oct 30 2024WEATHER

Devastating Floods in Valencia: A Storm's Deadly Impact

In Spain, the usually sunny region of Valencia was hit by a massive storm that left at least 64 people dead. The rain poured down so hard that some places got a year's worth of rain in just one night! This isn't something that happens every day. In fact, the last time it rained this much in such a s

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

North Korea Troops in Ukraine: What Does It Mean for NATO?

Imagine this: Russia's got North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine. That's a big deal, right? Lithuania's president thinks so too. He says that NATO should let Ukraine use long-range weapons to hit targets inside Russia. Why? Because he thinks North Korea's involvement makes things way more seriou

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Barnard College Under Fire for Hosting Controversial UN Official

Barnard College is facing criticism for inviting a United Nations official who has made controversial comments about Israel and its prime minister. Francesca Albanese, a UN special rapporteur, has compared Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler and described Israel as a modern-day

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Oct 30 2024SCIENCE

Exploring the Phantom Galaxy: A Closer Look with Webb

NASA recently shared a fresh image of the Phantom Galaxy, also known as M74 and NGC 628. Unlike previous images, this one was captured using both the Mid-InfraRed Instrument (MIRI) and Near-InfraRed Camera (NIRCam) of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). This combination allowed scientists from th

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Oct 29 2024WEATHER

Why Is the Philippines So Vulnerable to Tropical Storms?

Tropical Storm Trami, known locally as Kristine, recently caused a lot of damage in the Philippines. The storm hit the northeastern part of the country and brought strong rains and winds. This caused heavy flooding and landslides, making it the most destructive storm this year. The Philippines sees

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