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Oct 21 2024CRIME

Murky Truths: A Double Killing and Cover-Up in Mexico

In Mexico's Sinaloa state, something sinister happened on July 25. A prominent opponent of the governor, Héctor Cuén, was killed. But the story gets twisted. Police, prosecutors, and even forensic experts tried to hide this murder. They claimed it was a random robbery at a gas station. But federal

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Oct 20 2024POLITICS

Cuba in the Dark: The Power Crisis Explained

Imagine waking up to a world without electricity. That's what happened recently in Cuba when a massive power plant called Antonio Guiteras suddenly stopped working. This left millions of people in the dark for two whole days. Why did this happen? Officials say it's because of the high demand for air

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Oct 19 2024CRIME

Couple's Fraud Funds Disney Trips

Imagine stealing money meant for government work to fund luxurious vacations. That's what Chantelle Boyd and Thomas Bouchard did. Boyd, a Maryland woman, was sentenced for conspiring to defraud the government out of thousands of dollars. Her boyfriend, Bouchard, hired her for a "no-show" job at the

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Oct 19 2024BUSINESS

China's Economy Shows Resilience with 4. 6% Third-Quarter Growth

China recently announced that its economy grew by 4. 6% in the third quarter compared to the same period last year. This growth slightly surpassed the expectations of economists, who had predicted a 4. 5% increase. Although this growth rate is a bit slower than the 4. 7% growth seen in the second qu

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Oct 18 2024SCIENCE

Elon Musk's Take on UFOs: Not Aliens, But Secret Weapons

Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX, has a unique perspective on the recent UFO sightings in the US. He believes these unidentified flying objects are not extraterrestrial life but rather advanced military technology. During an interview with Tucker Carlson, Musk explained that with over 6, 000 satellites

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

CVS Shakes Up Leadership: New CEO Steps In

CVS Health has swapped CEOs following pressure from investors, including activist Glenview Capital. The company's shares have taken a nosedive, down nearly half since 2022 highs. CVS’s latest move comes after repeated cuts to profit forecasts due to rising healthcare costs and competition in its ret

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Oct 18 2024TECHNOLOGY

World Drops 'Coin', Unveils New Iris-Scanning Orb

World, the startup that once went by Worldcoin, has made some big changes. They've dropped the "coin" from their name and introduced a new iris-scanning device called the Orb. This device is designed to prove that you're a real human, not a bot or AI. The company's co-founder, Alex Blania, explained

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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

Oklahoma's Misuse of Pandemic Relief Funds: A Close Look

In Oklahoma, a recent investigation found that leaders were not careful with millions of dollars meant to help schools during the pandemic. This money was part of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEER). The investigation showed that the state didn't follow the rules and wasted about $

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Oct 14 2024FINANCE

China's Finance Ministry Prioritizes Local Debt Over Economic Boost

China's Ministry of Finance recently held a press briefing, highlighting its focus on resolving local government debt issues rather than providing the economic stimulus markets were hoping for. Finance Minister Lan Fo'an outlined four key measures to support local governments in managing debt risks.

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Oct 13 2024WEATHER

Florida's Hurricane Double Whammy: Rebuilding and Acceptance

Florida residents are no strangers to hurricanes. But two strong storms, Helene and Milton, hitting close together? That's a first for many. The Bahia Vista Gulf condominium complex in Venice faced a tough task. After cleaning up from Hurricane Helene, they had to start all over again with Hurricane

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