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Nov 02 2024SCIENCE

Space Station Leaks: Cause for Concern?

The International Space Station (ISS) has been facing some air leak issues since 2019. A recent report labeled these leaks as a major safety risk, raising questions about the safety of the astronauts on board. One of the first leaks was detected in the Russian section of the station, specifically in

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Nov 02 2024WEATHER

Taiwan's Biggest Typhoon in Decades: How Kong-rey Hit Hard

On Thursday, heavy rain and strong winds swept across Taiwan as Typhoon Kong-rey, the biggest storm to hit the island in almost 30 years, made landfall. With winds close to 200 km/h (125 mph), equivalent to a Category 3 Atlantic hurricane, Kong-rey struck Taitung county, causing at least one death a

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Oct 28 2024WEATHER

Philippines on Alert: Trami's Potential U-Turn Sparks Concern

Tropical Storm Trami hit the Philippines hard, leaving 65 people dead and 2. 6 million affected by landslides and flooding. More than 320, 000 people evacuated, with many still missing. The storm's possible U-turn is a big worry for authorities. Col. Jacinto Malinao Jr. described a fisherman's loss,

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Oct 27 2024BUSINESS

Apple's Secret Mission: Saving an Engineer's Grandma

In 2023, Apple stepped in to help an employee's grandmother escape the dangerous situation in Ukraine. This wasn't just a simple favor—it was a full-scale operation. Apple's security team sprang into action, hiring contractors, translators, and drivers to safely coordinate her grandma's exit from Kh

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Oct 26 2024CRIME

Haiti's Capital Gets Rough: US Staff Pull Out as Violence Surges

Things are getting real scary in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. This week, the place saw some serious action. A UN helicopter got hit by bullets while flying over the city. The US embassy also had its armored vehicles targeted by two notorious gangs, "400 Mawozo" and "Chen Mechan. " No one was hur

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Oct 21 2024ENVIRONMENT

Firefighters Gain Ground on Oakland Wildfire as Winds Calm Down

In Oakland, California, fire crews made good progress against a wildfire that had forced over 500 people to evacuate. The blaze started on Friday and destroyed two homes, fanned by strong winds known as "Diablo winds. " Luckily, the weather turned calmer on Sunday, helping firefighters increase cont

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Oct 19 2024ENVIRONMENT

The California Fire in Oakland Hills: What Happened?

Imagine the scene in Oakland, California, where a huge brush fire, called the Keller Fire, started on a Friday afternoon. The flames began in a home on Mountain Avenue and quickly spread to nearby Eucalyptus trees. The fire grew to cover 15 acres and damaged two homes, with many others at risk. Fir

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Oct 19 2024ENVIRONMENT

Fire in Oakland: Homes Destroyed, People Evacuated

In Oakland, California, a sudden fire swept through a hillside neighborhood on Friday, damaging at least seven homes and forcing over 500 people to flee. The blaze began near the 580 Freeway, causing massive traffic jams. Strong winds, up to 40 mph, fanned the flames and spread the fire rapidly, eve

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Oct 12 2024WEATHER

Floridians Return Home, Reflecting on Lessons from Hurricane Milton

After Hurricane Milton hit Florida, residents slowly made their way back to their homes along packed highways. Fred Neuman and his wife from Siesta Key evacuated to Destin, a 500-mile trip. They were relieved to hear their house was still standing, despite some damage. Insurance would cover the repa

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Military Moves in Gaza: A Look at the Recent Wave of Operations

The Israeli military has launched a large-scale operation in northern Gaza. This comes after recent reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu considered a plan to starve out Hamas. Some cabinet members said the latest action is loosely based on this plan. Military flyers warned people in northe

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