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Oct 16 2024BUSINESS

Walgreens: Closing Doors, Seeking Fresh Start

Walgreens is shutting down about 1,200 of its stores in the U.S. This move comes as the drugstore chain faces challenges like reduced prescription payouts, increased costs, and competition from online retailers and rivals with lower prices. The pandemic boost from COVID-19 vaccinations has also worn

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Oct 15 2024POLITICS

UN Peacekeepers Stick to Their Posts in Lebanon Despite Israeli Pressure

The United Nations has decided to keep its peacekeepers in Southern Lebanon, even though they've been under fire. Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, wants them to move, but the UN won't budge. The UNIFIL peacekeeping force will stay put, with support from the UN Security Council and the co

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Oct 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Taylor Swift Drops 'Tortured Poets' Vinyl and Tour Book Exclusively at Target

Taylor Swift fans have some exciting holiday surprises coming their way! The singer has announced two special releases hitting Target stores on Black Friday. First up, her latest album "The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology" will finally be available on CD and vinyl. The vinyl set includes fo

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Oct 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Memories: A Book and Album for True Fans

Are you a fan of Taylor Swift? If so, you're in for a treat! Get ready for a special keepsake from the Eras Tour - a book filled with personal stories and behind-the-scenes photos. Plus, you can grab CD and vinyl editions of The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology. These goodies won't be availa

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Oct 15 2024SCIENCE

Life Found Under the Ocean Floor: What Does It Mean for Space?

Scientists have uncovered a surprising new home for marine life: beneath the ocean floor! Using a robotic submersible called SuBastian, researchers explored an area in the eastern Pacific Ocean called the Fava Flow Suburbs. They discovered that animals like tubeworms and mussels are living in caviti

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Oct 15 2024POLITICS

Gas Bill from California: What Does It Mean for Arizona?

California recently passed a law aiming to stabilize gas prices. But Arizona might face higher prices due to this new rule. The law gives California power to require refineries to keep extra fuel. This is meant to prevent sudden price spikes when refineries shut down for maintenance. Arizona's Gover

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Oct 15 2024SCIENCE

Exploring Europa: NASA's Big Space Adventure

Ever wondered if there's life beyond Earth? NASA is on a mission to find out, starting with Europa, one of Jupiter's icy moons. This moon might have more water than all of Earth's oceans combined! That's why NASA is launching its biggest spacecraft ever, called Europa Clipper. It's like a giant expl

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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

Man with Illegal Guns Near Trump Rally: No Immediate Danger

On Saturday, a man was taken into custody near a Donald Trump campaign rally in California. Authorities found him with a shotgun, a loaded handgun, and a high-capacity magazine, which are all illegal in the state. The man, identified as Vem Miller, was able to get through the first security perimete

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Oct 14 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Why Do People Love This Super Gory Clown Movie?

Have you ever wondered why some people enjoy watching scary movies? Terrifier 3, a recent horror film, might give us some clues. This low-budget movie, which just came out, is already number one at the US box office. But why? Well, it's not your typical horror movie. It's more like a battle of wills

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