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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

Court Says No to Halt on New Power Plant Emission Rules

On Wednesday, the US Supreme Court decided not to delay a new rule from the federal government targeting carbon pollution from coal and gas-fired power plants. This rule was challenged by many states, mostly led by Republicans, and several industry groups. They asked the court to stop the Environmen

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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris on Fox News: A New Direction

On Wednesday, Kamala Harris faced off with Fox News anchor Brett Baier, making it clear she won't just carry on Joe Biden's presidency if she becomes president. The interview, which lasted 26 minutes, was filled with tension, especially when Baier kept interrupting Harris. She tackled the immigratio

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Oct 16 2024SCIENCE

Exploring Europa: Jupiter's Ocean Moon

Imagine a place with more water than all of Earth's oceans combined, hidden beneath a thick layer of ice. This isn't some far-fetched dream; it's Europa, one of Jupiter’s many moons. NASA's exciting journey to this icy world started with the launch of the Europa Clipper from Florida's Cape Canaveral

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Vice President Harris Defends Her Style, Calls Trump's Campaign Tactics Fascist

In a laid-back chat with radio host Charlamagne Tha God in Detroit, Vice President Kamala Harris shrugged off criticisms that she’s too "scripted." She argues that her careful approach ensures people know where she stands. While trying to win over Black male voters, crucial for her support, she didn

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Oct 16 2024SPORTS

Navy Plane Crashes Near Mount Rainier, Search Underway

On Tuesday evening, a U.S. Navy aircraft, an EA-18G Growler, experienced a crash while on a routine training mission in the vicinity of Mount Rainier, Washington. The plane, which is designed for electronic warfare and is part of the F/A-18 family, was carrying two crew members. As of 7 p.m. on Octo

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Oct 16 2024CRYPTO

Trump's Crypto Venture Stumbles at Launch

Former U.S. President Donald Trump's crypto platform got off to a rocky start on Tuesday. Only three percent of the digital tokens put up for sale were bought, despite being priced at just 1.5 cents each. Trump, along with his sons and other entrepreneurs, launched World Liberty Financial in Septemb

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Oct 16 2024BUSINESS

Bed Bath & Beyond Lives On, But Not Alone!

Remember Bed Bath & Beyond? It went out of business last year. But now, it's back – in a surprising way! The company, Beyond Inc., is giving it a new life by selling its famous products at a rival store, The Container Store. This partnership comes with a $40 million investment from Beyond Inc., help

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Oct 16 2024EDUCATION

Fire Up the Budgets, Fairfax! Why's the Focus on Symbols and Not Schools?

What do you think is the big news with Fairfax County's schools? It's not test scores or budget trouble. Last week, the school board passed a new celebration month for LGBT history. Wait, what? Didn't they just do that in June for Pride Month? Indeed, they did. So, why another month? Let's step bac

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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 15 2024WEATHER

Keesler Air Force Base: Where Brave Pilots Track Storms

Keesler Air Force Base has been a vital place for training US Air Force personnel since before World War II. It's also home to the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, commonly called the "Hurricane Hunters." These brave pilots fly into storms to gather crucial weather data. The base is located in

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