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May 21 2025CRIME

A Jailbreak in New Orleans: How a Maintenance Worker Helped

A recent jailbreak in New Orleans has shaken the city. The escape involved 10 inmates who managed to slip out of their cell through a hole in the wall. The inmates had a clever plan. They moved a toilet that was covering the hole and squeezed through. They even left a message on the wall: "Too Easy

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May 21 2025SPORTS

Olympic Flag Football: NFL Owners Greenlight Player Participation

The NFL has taken a significant step towards international expansion. Every NFL team owner voted in favor of allowing active players to join the Olympic flag football tournament. This unanimous decision, made in late March, marks a pivotal moment for the league's global ambitions. The vote was a re

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May 21 2025SCIENCE

Humpback Whales' Blind Spot

Humpback whales face a serious problem when it comes to spotting danger. Their eyes, which are about the size of a softball, don't provide them with clear vision. This isn't something that can be fixed with glasses, unfortunately. This is a big deal because it makes them more likely to run into boat

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May 20 2025WEATHER

St. Louis Tornado: A Mile-Wide Disaster

The St. Louis area was hit hard by a massive tornado on a recent Friday. This was not just any tornado. It was a monster, stretching over 23 miles and leaving a path of destruction almost a mile wide in some spots. The winds were insane, reaching speeds of up to 152 mph. This was no ordinary storm.

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May 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Fortnite's Fight for the App Store: What's Next for Apple?

A federal judge is not happy with Apple. She wants the tech giant to approve Fortnite's return to the U. S. App Store or come back to court. Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers made this clear in a recent filing. She wants Apple to explain why it hasn't approved Fortnite yet. The judge is frustrated. She

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May 20 2025POLITICS

Two Leaders, Two Hours, No Peace

The phone rang for over two hours between two powerful leaders. The goal? To stop a brutal war. The leaders? The U. S. president and the Russian president. The war? The ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The outcome? No immediate peace, but a promise of future talks. The U. S. president reached out to hi

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May 20 2025WEATHER

Storm Surge: Central US Braces for More as Communities Recover

Tornadoes have left a trail of destruction from Texas to Kentucky. The storms, which began four days ago, have claimed over two dozen lives and destroyed thousands of homes and buildings. The central US is now on high alert as more severe weather is expected. In St. Louis, the damage is extensi

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May 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Fortnite's Fight to Return to iPhones

The legal battle between Epic Games and Apple is far from over. Epic, the creator of Fortnite, is pushing hard to get its popular game back on iPhones in the US. This push comes after a recent court decision that allows apps to use payment systems outside of Apple's own. Epic's leader, Tim Sweeney,

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May 19 2025WEATHER

A Community's Resilience After a Tornado's Fury

In the heart of Kentucky, a small city faced a grim reality after a tornado's wrath. Sunday morning brought a stark contrast to the devastation. The sun shone brightly, and birds sang, creating a surreal scene in a city that looked like a war zone. The tornado had left a 16-mile trail of destruct

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May 19 2025ENVIRONMENT

Piping Plovers: A New Hope at Montrose Beach

Chicago's Montrose Beach is buzzing with excitement. A pair of piping plovers, Searocket and Imani, have laid their first egg of the season. This event marks a significant moment in the city's wildlife history. It is the second breeding season for this pair. Their first attempt last year resulte

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