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Oct 03 2024POLITICS

The City's Big Promise

In a bold move, the mayor of Rio de Janeiro has proposed making weight loss medication available to its residents through the public health network. The goal is to create a city where people feel welcome regardless of their shape or size. But what does this mean for the future of healthcare in Rio?

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Oct 03 2024BUSINESS

Japan airport closed by explosion of U. S. bomb likely dating to World War II

A regional airport in southwest Japan was closed on Wednesday after an American bomb, most likely dropped during World War II to stem "kamikaze" attacks, exploded near its runway, causing nearly 90 flight cancellations. The explosion, which occurred at Miyazaki Airport, created a crater 23 feet wid

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Oct 03 2024NATION

Buried US second world war bomb explodes at Japanese airport

A US bomb from the second world war that had been buried at a Japanese airport has exploded, causing a large crater in a taxiway and the cancellation of more than 80 flights but no injuries, Japanese officials said. Land and transport ministry officials said there were no aircraft nearby when the bo

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Oct 03 2024NATION

No one injured after explosions rock Copenhagen's Israeli Embassy area

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Three young Swedes were arrested Wednesday in connection with two predawn explosions that occurred in the vicinity of the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen, prompting a nearby Jewish school to close for the day. Police said no one was injured. “Our investigation shows that the

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Oct 03 2024BUSINESS

Shoppers Go Wild in Houston: What's Up with All the Empty Shelves?

Ever seen people rushing to stores and grabbing all the toilet paper and water they can find? That’s exactly what happened in Houston recently. But why? Well, some big ports are closed, and that’s messing up supply chains. People got scared there wouldn’t be enough stuff like toilet paper or water,

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Oct 03 2024SPORTS

The Mets' Wild Card Dreams: A Close Call in Game 2

The New York Mets faced a tough loss against the Milwaukee Brewers in their recent game, putting their dreams of securing an NL Wild Card spot in jeopardy. Phil Maton's challenging performance in the eighth inning turned the tide for the Brewers, who managed to take a 5-3 lead. The Mets had started

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Oct 02 2024WEATHER

Disney World Preps for Hurricane Helene: What's Closing Early?

As Hurricane Helene makes its way towards Florida, Walt Disney World is getting ready. While the storm won’t hit the parks directly, safety comes first. At Animal Kingdom, you might notice some outdoor snack spots closed and umbrellas tied down. Some attractions like Kali River Rapids are still runn

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Oct 02 2024WEATHER

Hurricane Helene's Impact on Disney World Adventures

Imagine going to Disney's Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios during a hurricane. That's what happened when Hurricane Helene hit. The parks were ready, but some attractions closed, and areas flooded. Surprisingly, the rain brought shorter wait times for popular spots like Pandora - The World of Ava

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Oct 01 2024WEATHER

The Verizon Outage: A Snag for Millions

It was a typical Monday morning for most people, but for millions of Verizon customers across the United States, it turned out to be a frustrating day. As early as 6 a.m., users in Los Angeles and other major cities like Chicago, Minneapolis, Phoenix, and Denver started reporting outages on social m

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Sep 30 2024SPORTS

The Chiefs Comeback Kids: Mahomes and Kelce Lead the Way to Victory

The Kansas City Chiefs were down 10-0 just 11 minutes into their game against the Los Angeles Chargers, but Patrick Mahomes and his team refused to give up. Mahomes, who completed 19 of 29 passes for 245 yards and a touchdown, knew his team still had plenty of time to turn the game around. And with

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