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Nov 02 2024HEALTH

Winter Time Approaching: Get Ready for the Clock Change

Listen up, folks! Brace yourself for the big clock change coming up. On November 3, at 2 a. m. , standard time kicks in, which means you get to set your clocks back an hour. Sweet, right? More sleep! But hold on, there's a catch. From then till March, it'll be dark early, making those winter afterno

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Fake News from Home: How Americans Use Social Media Tricks

Recent research from the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) has found that Americans are using social media in a sneaky way. They're creating and using groups of accounts that act like bots to spread lies quickly. Examples include the false story about the attempt to assassinate Donald Trum

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Job Numbers Mix-up: Strikes, Storms, and What's Really Going On

October's job numbers release before the election is raising some eyebrows. We've seen striking aerospace machinists and hotel workers, like 41, 400 new striking workers mostly from Boeing, and voice actors in the video game industry. Boeing's hit hard, planning to cut 17, 000 jobs, or 10% of their

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Job Growth Slows in October: What's the Story?

October saw the slowest job growth since late 2020, with only 12, 000 new jobs created. That's a big drop from September and way below what experts were expecting. The unemployment rate stayed the same at 4. 1%, but a broader measure that includes people who want jobs but aren't actively looking als

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Nov 01 2024FINANCE

Investing Based on U. S. Presidential Election Outcomes

The upcoming U. S. presidential election is generating interest in certain stocks that could perform well based on who wins. According to Strategas, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris have stark differences in their policies, particularly in areas like trade, foreign poli

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Trump's Final Campaign: Divisive Tactics and Desperate Times

Former President Donald Trump's current campaign is coming to an end, and it seems like this might be his last political hurrah. It's clear he wants to leave a lasting impression, but not in a good way. His campaign has been filled with hateful attacks, especially against trans Americans. This isn't

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Nov 01 2024OPINION

Gen Z Men: Struggling in Love and Politics

Love and politics can be a tough mix, especially for Gen Z men. Four years ago, supporting Donald Trump might have seemed like a smart political move, but it's now making dating life harder. Gen Z women, especially those who are college-educated, are less interested in dating or even being friends w

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Inflation, Tariffs, and Small Businesses: A Look at the Impact

Small-business owners aren't thrilled about the idea of more tariffs. With former President Donald Trump hinting at higher tariffs if he returns to office, businesses like Virginia Beer Co. are worried about increased costs. Chris Smith, the co-founder, saw a 5. 5% surcharge on a supplier's bill aft

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Nov 01 2024SPORTS

Rain Threats: A Game Changer for Truck Series at Martinsville

NASCAR is about to have an exciting weekend at Martinsville Speedway, with crucial Truck Series playoff races on the cards. The weather, however, is not playing along – rain is forecasted, which means potential delays and disruptions. We all know Martinsville is often hit by weather issues, so this

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

AI Models Steal the Spotlight in Fashion Ads

Say goodbye to human models and hello to AI-generated glam bots! Fashion brands like Mango are jumping on the AI bandwagon to speed up ad creation. In July, Mango used these digital beauties in their ads, just before reporting record profits. They plan to use AI models for all future collections, ai

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