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Oct 14 2024POLITICS

Politicians Court Voters in Close Election Race

As the US election gets closer, Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris hit the campaign trail on Sunday to gain support in key states. In North Carolina, Harris challenged her rival at Greenville's Black church, accusing them of spreading false information about hurricanes Helene and Mil

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Oct 14 2024POLITICS

Rescuers Evacuate North Carolina After Threats from Armed Groups

Hurricane Helene caused massive destruction in North Carolina, affecting towns like Rutherfordton and Forest City. Emergency workers, including those from FEMA, were helping with recovery efforts. However, a sudden warning from the US Forest Service told them to evacuate Rutherford County immediatel

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Oct 14 2024SCIENCE

AI Weather Model Shines in Predicting Hurricane Milton

Imagine predicting a hurricane's landfall with such precision that you're off by just 7 miles on average. That's what happened with Hurricane Milton, thanks to the Artificial Intelligence/Integrated Forecasting System (AIFS). This AI-driven model stunned meteorologists by outperforming traditional m

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Oct 14 2024SCIENCE

Space Shuttle Endeavour's New Home Reaches Peak Height

The California Science Center is celebrating a big achievement: the new home for space shuttle Endeavour has hit a new high! On Thursday, three steel beams were raised nearly 200 feet in the air to top off the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. This puts the center closer to its goal of being finis

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Oct 14 2024POLITICS

The Race for Votes: Harris and Trump in the Final Stretch

With just a few weeks left before the November 5th presidential election, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are making their final push to win over undecided voters. Harris visited a Black church and held a rally in North Carolina, highlighting community efforts after Hurricane Helene. Meanwhile, Trump

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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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Oct 13 2024POLITICS

Trump Campaign's U-Turn on Mail-In Voting

For years, Donald Trump has been spreading false claims about mail-in voting, calling it dangerous and fraudulent. But now, with the 2024 election just around the corner, his campaign is doing a complete turnaround. They're urging voters to cast their ballots early and by mail. This shift comes as t

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Oct 13 2024POLITICS

President Biden Visits Storm-Hit Florida, VP Harris Attends Church in North Carolina

President Joe Biden is scheduled to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Milton in Florida on Sunday. He will also urge Congress to approve more emergency funding for disaster relief. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris plans to attend a church service in Greenville, North Carolina, as part of

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Oct 13 2024POLITICS

President Biden Visits Florida After Hurricane, Announces Grid Funding

President Joe Biden recently visited Florida to see the damage caused by Hurricane Milton. He announced over $600 million to strengthen the electric grid, which is crucial as storms are becoming more frequent and severe. This funding comes as many people are still without power. Biden thanked local

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Oct 12 2024HEALTH

Bird Flu Spreads: California Farm Workers Affected

Have you ever heard of bird flu? Well, it's making waves again, especially in California. Two more dairy farm workers have been diagnosed with H5N1 bird flu, bringing the total to six in the state and 20 nationwide. Most cases are linked to sick poultry or dairy cows. Luckily, the symptoms have been

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