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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Escondido Faces First Dengue Case: A Local Look

Escondido, a city in San Diego County, California, recently had its first-ever dengue virus case. This news came from the county's health officials, who shared that the virus was acquired locally. The patient, fortunately, has already recovered. Dengue, a virus spread by mosquitoes, can cause sympt

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

Rain Delays Cowboys-Steelers Game: Who's Playing and When?

The highly anticipated matchup between the Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers has been delayed due to heavy rain. The game was initially set to start at 8 p.m. ET but has now been rescheduled to kick off at 9:45 p.m. ET. Both teams and fans had to wait in their locker rooms and under cover while

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

The True Story: Casey White's Escape and Life in Prison

In May 2022, Casey White, an inmate serving time at Lauderdale County Detention Center in Alabama, abruptly vanished. Vicky White, an employee at the same facility, had been secretly helping him. The shocking prison break gripped the nation as they were on the run together. In reality, Vicky and Cas

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Oct 06 2024EDUCATION

Little Voices, Big Lessons: Kids in Preschool Vote!

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a little voter? In preschools around the world, kids as young as 3 are learning about democracy. At the ACCA Child Development Center, for example, these tiny tykes cast their votes on fun things like their favorite PAW Patrol character or what they want t

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

October News: School Battles, Middle East Conflicts, and Local Elections

This October has been a whirlwind of events! Let's start with the local scene. The fight over Chicago schools between Mayor Brandon Johnson, the Chicago Teachers Union, and Chicago Public Schools heated up. This week, all members of the Chicago Board of Education stepped down from their posts. Acros

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Oct 04 2024EDUCATION

Preschool Pals Vote for Their Favorite PAW Patrol Pup

On a bright Thursday morning in Virginia, a group of 3- and 4-year-olds were busy making their voices heard. They weren't debating laws or policies, but something just as important to them: which animated dog from the cartoon "PAW Patrol" was the best. The children at ACCA Child Development Center h

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Oct 03 2024SCIENCE

A Giant Telescope Model Brings Cosmic Wonders to Campus

Ever wondered what it feels like to stand under a massive telescope mirror? Well, you don't have to travel far anymore. The Hobby-Eberly telescope model from McDonald Observatory has found a new home at the Texas Science and Natural History Museum on campus. This isn't just any model; it's 7% of the

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Oct 02 2024WEATHER

Taiwan Prepares as Typhoon Krathon Looms

Taiwan is in a tense state of readiness. A strong storm, called Typhoon Krathon, is on its way and expected to hit the western coast early Thursday morning. With winds up to 108mph and gusts reaching 130mph, this typhoon packs a serious punch. Officials have asked people living in areas with low-lyi

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Oct 02 2024SPORTS

Weather Wreaks Havoc on MLB Schedule

Atlanta's notoriously fickle weather has thrown a wrench in the Major League Baseball schedule. The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves have seen two crucial games postponed due to heavy rainfall and unruly conditions at Truist Park. These matches were originally set for Wednesday and Thursday but will

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Oct 02 2024WEATHER

Atlanta's Flood Rescue: A Meteorologist's Quick Thinking

In the midst of Hurricane Helene's fury, FOX Weather meteorologist Bob Van Dillen faced an emergency that demanded more than just weather reporting. Atlanta was in grave danger, with millions at risk from catastrophic flooding. For the first time ever, the city found itself under a Flash Flood Emerg

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