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Nov 17 2024WEATHER

Sara: A Storm to Keep an Eye On

You might have heard about Tropical Depression Nineteen, but now it's time to meet Tropical Storm Sara. This isn't your average storm; Sara is packing some power in the western Caribbean Sea. As of Thursday's Noon update from the National Hurricane Center, Sara had sustained winds of about 40 mph an

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

“Asian Americans Prepare for Change: Focus on Chinese Community”

Imagine this: you're part of a community that's been growing rapidly, but now you hear whispers about potential deportations. That's the situation Asian Americans, particularly those from China, are facing. With President-elect Donald Trump promising mass deportations, many are scrambling to prepare

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Nov 17 2024BUSINESS

Boeing's Second Wave of Layoffs: An Employee's Perspective

This week, Boeing workers started receiving layoff notices. The company had announced last month that it would cut jobs to save money. Many employees were caught off guard by this decision. The layoffs are happening in phases. Between November 13th and 15th, employees will get layoff notices. On No

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Meet Karoline Leavitt: The Youngest White House Press Secretary Ever

Ever heard of Karoline Leavitt? She's just been picked by President-elect Donald Trump to be his White House press secretary. At only 27 years old, she's set to become the youngest person ever to hold this job. The previous record was held by Ronald Ziegler, who was 29 when he started in Richard Nix

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Nov 17 2024BUSINESS

The Impact of Trump's Return on Stocks Tied to China

President Donald Trump is set to reenter the White House, and his tough talk on China is expected to shake things up for companies doing business there. Stocks like Nvidia and AMD, which sell chips to China, might face volatility. But the key question is: How much will this talk impact their busines

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

Running Downhill: Does It Boost Cancer-Fighting Proteins?

Imagine this: you’re running downhill, muscles working hard, and you wonder if this rigorous exercise could help boost proteins that fight cancer. That’s exactly what scientists set out to test. They looked at a protein called C1q, which helps activate the body’s immune response against cancer cells

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Nov 16 2024BUSINESS

McDonald's Invests Big After Onion Scare

McDonald’s is pouring $100 million into its business to win back customers after a recent E. coli outbreak. The outbreak was linked to onions used in their Quarter Pounder burgers. The hardest-hit franchises will receive $65 million of this investment. The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Preve

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Nov 16 2024BUSINESS

Why Some Businesses are Worried About Trump's Import Tariffs

Look around your house, you'll spot plenty of things Made in China or elsewhere abroad. But now, imagine paying much more for these items. That's what might happen with President Trump's proposed tariffs on imports. Bobby Djavaheri, who runs Yedi Houseware Appliances in Los Angeles, is worried. He t

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Nov 16 2024BUSINESS

90 Years of Fun: Community Favorite Party Supply Store Closes Doors

Imagine walking into a store that feels like Disneyland, where kids' eyes light up with the joy of a party zone. That's what Vine American, a beloved party supply store in Hollywood, has been for the past 90 years. This gem has been a go-to for every special occasion, but now it's time to say goodby

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Nov 16 2024ENVIRONMENT

Turning the Tide: New Ways to Tackle Aviation's Climate Impact

Airplanes have a big job ahead of them: cutting down on their climate change effects. But it's tricky because we don't know much about what the best ways to do that are. We're not sure how well low-emission fuels will work on a large scale, or how to deal with things like contrails that also affect

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