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Oct 16 2024EDUCATION

James Island Teacher Seeks Help to Study Sea Level Rise with Students

Eve Kendrick, a dedicated science teacher at James Island Charter High School, is on a mission to get her students involved in real-world research. She wants to study how sea level rise is affecting local freshwater environments. Her project, called "Too Salty! Sea Level Rise & Freshwater Environmen

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Oct 16 2024EDUCATION

New Hope for North Lawndale Schools with STEAM Funding

In North Lawndale's Collins Academy High School, students got hands-on with Play-Doh and laptop models to build skeletons, sparking excitement for future careers. Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez witnessed this, fresh off the news of a $40 million investment for three North Lawndale schools

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Oct 16 2024WEATHER

Missed in North Carolina: The Search Goes On After Hurricane Helene

Weeks after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina, 92 people are still missing. Officials from the state's emergency management, National Guard, and others gave an update at a press conference. Governor Roy Cooper warned that the number of missing could change as more information comes in. The storm

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Oct 16 2024SPORTS

Yankees' Cole vs. Guardians' Rookie: Who's Got the Edge?

In the world of baseball, a big game is just around the corner. The New York Yankees are facing the Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS). The Yankees have a seasoned pro, Gerrit Cole, on their side. Cole has shown his worth in the postseason, with an impres

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Hand-Counting Rule in Georgia Gets Blocked

A Georgia judge has stopped a new rule that would've required counties to hand-count Election Day ballots. This rule was set to start on October 22, just two weeks before the election. The judge said it would cause confusion and chaos because there's not enough time to train poll workers. This rule

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Oct 16 2024CRIME

Family of Menendez Brothers Hopes for New Sentence

The Menendez family is planning a rally outside the Los Angeles courthouse this Wednesday. They want the district attorney to consider resentencing Erik and Lyle Menendez. The brothers were found guilty of killing their parents almost 30 years ago. Their extended family, including nieces, nephews,

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Georgia Sets New Early Voting Record amid Controversies and Recovery

Georgia saw a record-breaking turnout for early voting on Tuesday, with over 300,000 ballots cast. This is double the previous record from 2020, which stood at 136,000. The state, a crucial battleground, is still feeling the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and controversial changes to election rules t

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Oct 16 2024CRIME

Shooting at Santa Monica College: Tragedy in the Neighborhood

A tragic event unfolded at Santa Monica College when an employee was critically injured in a shooting. This incident happened late Monday evening at the Center for Media and Design campus on Stewart Street. The victim was rushed to a nearby hospital. The college's chief of police, Johnnie Adams, con

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Oct 16 2024HEALTH

Whooping Cough Cases Surge in Pennsylvania and Delaware Valley

Imagine waking up to find that whooping cough cases have skyrocketed. That's exactly what's happening in Pennsylvania and the Delaware Valley. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has reported a five-fold increase in whooping cough cases nationally. But in Pennsylvania and Delaware, the situation i

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Oct 16 2024HEALTH

Swings Recalled: Baby Safety Alert

You might think baby swings are a great way to soothe fussy little ones. But, here's a shocker: Health Canada just recalled Fisher-Price's "Snuga Swings" due to a scary suffocation risk. Imagine this, five babies died internationally while using these swings intended for sleep. It's not just one mod

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