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Oct 08 2024POLITICS

Helping NC Voters: Hurricane Changes Voting Rules

North Carolina's election board decided to make voting easier for those hit hard by Hurricane Helene. In the western part of the state, 13 counties got more flexible options for mail-in voting and running elections. Usually, voters have to request absentee ballots by a certain Tuesday. Now, they can

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

Nick Bosa: Quick Turnaround After Tough Loss

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa is actually looking forward to this week's Thursday night game against the Seahawks. Normally, players dread these quick turnarounds after Sunday games, but Bosa sees it as a chance for his team to move on from their recent loss. The Niners led the Cardina

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Oct 07 2024WEATHER

Florida's Gulf Coast Braces for Hurricane Milton

Get ready, Florida! A big storm is coming your way. Hurricane Milton has been upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane and it’s not wasting any time. By Monday morning, it went from a Category 3 to a Category 4 in just two hours. The National Hurricane Center says the winds are already at 155 mph and migh

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Oct 07 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Unexpected Flooding in North Carolina's Mountains

Imagine you live in a town tucked away in the mountains of North Carolina, far from any coast. You might think you’re safe from hurricanes, right? Well, think again. This is exactly what happened when Hurricane Helene hit Florida and then sent its leftover rain straight to North Carolina. It al

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Oct 07 2024SCIENCE

A Cow's Love: A Unique Perspective

The deep social bonds between cows and their capacity to love humans, as demonstrated by a scientist, challenge our understanding of emotion in animals. Unlike dogs, which share food with humans, cows show affection through interactions like neck scratches and belly rubs. These actions are not trans

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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Starfield’s Big Decision: To Grab or Not to Grab?

You know those big choices in games that seem small but have a big impact? In Starfield’s Shattered Space DLC, you face one of these at the end of the Exhuming the Past quest. Should you grab the final interlock or leave the dam? Let's break it down! As you journey through House Va’ruun’s homeworld

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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Best Sci-Fi Shows on Netflix: From Altered Carbon to Sense8

Netflix offers a variety of sci-fi shows that cater to different tastes. "Parasyte: The Grey" combines horror and sci-fi elements, focusing on alien parasites turning people into monsters. Survivors band together to save humanity, making it an engaging watch for fans of the genre. "Sense8," created

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Oct 07 2024WEATHER

Understanding the Impact of Hurricane Helene in 2024

As Hurricane Helene approaches Florida, meteorologists warn about significant storm surge and potential flooding. The surge is expected to be particularly high in northwest Florida. Surge-related property damage is often greater than wind damage in coastal areas. Above Ground Level (AGL) refers to t

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Oct 07 2024WEATHER

Getting Ready for Helene: Florida and Georgia Brace for the Storm

Something's brewing in the Caribbean Sea, and it's not good news for Florida and Georgia. Tropical Storm Helene is gaining strength, with experts predicting it could turn into a full-blown hurricane by Wednesday. Authorities are on high alert, schools will be closing their doors, and residents are b

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Oct 07 2024SCIENCE

Did Neanderthals Wear Clothes? The Evidence Speaks Volumes

Imagine a world where the cold is as constant as the stars above. In this world, our ancient relatives, the Neanderthals, had to adapt to survive. One key question scientists are asking is: Did Neanderthals wear clothes? The answer seems to be yes, but how do we know? Scientists have found tool

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