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Oct 11 2024SCIENCE

NASA’s Unique Duo: Studying Uranus to Understand Far-Off Planets

Imagine getting two totally different views of a planet at the same time. Sounds amazing, right? Well, that's exactly what NASA did! They used the Hubble Space Telescope and the New Horizons spacecraft to look at Uranus. Why? Because they wanted to figure out how to better understand distant planets

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Oct 11 2024WEATHER

Disney Workers Face Storm Dilemma

Imagine working at Disney World when Hurricane Milton hits. The park stays open, but the weather is terrifying. Employees feel stuck. They're worried about their jobs if they leave early. Disney is trying to keep the park fun for guests and safe for workers. Many employees stick it out, feeling fina

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Political Sparks Fly as Harris and Trump Disagree on Storm Response

Recently, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump clashed over their views on how the federal government handled hurricanes Helene and Milton. Harris, attending a Univision town hall in Las Vegas, emphasized the significance of treating people respectfully during crises. She c

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Obama's Jokes and Questions: A Look into His Speech

Former President Barack Obama was back on the campaign trail. This time, he was supporting Kamala Harris in Pittsburgh. He had a lot to say about Donald Trump during his speech. Obama poked fun at Trump, wondering if he had ever changed a tire or a diaper. The crowd laughed, and one person even shou

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Why Japan's Nihon Hidankyo Deserves the Nobel Peace Prize

Ever wondered what it takes to bring global peace? Well, it seems like the answer lies in the efforts of Japan's Nihon Hidankyo. This incredible group was recently awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for their tireless work towards a nuclear-free world. Established in 1956 by survivors of the atomic

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Oct 11 2024WEATHER

Weather Experts Face Online Threats Amid Hurricane Misinformation

Meteorologists tracking Hurricane Milton have been flooded with conspiracy theories and even death threats, as false claims about weather control spread across social media. The chaos began after Hurricane Helene hit six states, causing hundreds of deaths. This misinformation, partly fueled by Donal

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Oct 11 2024WEATHER

Fisherman's Clever Cooler Rescue

A fisherman in Florida had a wild night at sea after his boat broke down during Hurricane Milton. He spent the night clinging to an ice box in 25-foot waves, nearly 30 miles off the coast! The U.S. Coast Guard swooped in and saved him with a helicopter on Thursday. The strong winds and giant waves m

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

How Hurricanes Helene and Milton Affect the 2024 Election

The 2024 presidential election has been impacted by two major hurricanes, Helene and Milton. These storms have disrupted the schedules of candidates, including Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump. They've had to address storm recovery efforts alongside campaigning. This situation has

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Oct 11 2024SCIENCE

Jupiter's Great Red Spot: A Storm That Squeezes and Wobbles

Scientists using the Hubble Space Telescope have made a surprising discovery: Jupiter's famous Great Red Spot isn't as stable as it appears. Over 90 days, Hubble captured the storm's size changing like a squeezed stress ball, expanding and contracting. This huge storm, big enough to fit Earth inside

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Oct 11 2024HEALTH

Hurricane Milton: A Storm That Could Boost Mosquito Populations

Hurricane Milton hit Florida's Gulf Coast on Wednesday night as a Category 3 storm, leaving behind devastation and a warning from health officials about floodwater infections. But that's not all. Scientists are worried about what might come next: a surge in mosquitoes. Imelda Moise, a geography prof

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