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Nov 11 2024POLITICS

Uncertainty Grips Immigrants with Trump's Re-election

With Donald Trump's re-election, immigrants and their advocates are bracing for change. Trump's past promises of tough border policies and mass deportations have communities on edge. While some hope for improvements, others fear for their families and livelihoods. Groups like the League of United La

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Nov 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Mattel's Wicked Dolls Lead to Unexpected Adult Site

Imagine opening a doll box expecting to find your favorite Wicked character, but instead, you're greeted by an adult website? That’s exactly what happened to Mattel over the weekend. The toy giant found itself in hot water when the web address on its Wicked collection doll packaging led consumers to

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Nov 11 2024BUSINESS

Investment in Tech: OhmIQ Grows in Charleston

Are you curious about where the future of heating technology is headed? Look no further than Charleston County, South Carolina. OhmIQ, a company known for its innovative ohmic heating technology, is expanding its operations in a big way. The firm has just invested $1. 1 million to set up a new 10, 0

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Nov 10 2024POLITICS

Israeli Airstrikes: Casualties Mount in Lebanon and Gaza

Sunday saw a surge in violence as Israeli airstrikes hit Lebanon and northern Gaza, causing dozens of deaths, including children. This comes amid global attention to the U. S. election's potential impact on conflicts with Iranian-backed groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjami

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Nov 10 2024POLITICS

What Went Wrong with Harris’s Campaign?

A former adviser to Senator Bernie Sanders, Tezlyn Figaro, has some strong words about Vice President Harris's lost presidential bid. She claims that Harris never had a real shot at winning, and the blame lies with President Biden's late announcement to drop out and the big-money consultants. Figar

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Nov 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

Safari's Latest Test Browser Update: What's New in Version 207?

Apple has just launched an update for its experimental browser, Safari Technology Preview. This isn't your average web browser; it's designed for developers and curious users who want to test out new features before they hit the mainstream. Version 207 brings a bunch of fixes and improvements across

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Nov 09 2024HEALTH

Dengue and Rainfall: What's the Real Connection in Recife?

In the bustling city of Recife, Brazil, rainfall and dengue cases seem to be linked, but the story isn't as simple as it sounds. Experts have been digging into this relationship to better understand and combat dengue outbreaks. The main culprit behind these outbreaks is the mosquito species Aedes ae

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Nov 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

Why the Price of the USAF's New B-21 Bomber Might Skyrocket

The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider, initially priced at $550 million per unit, is likely to cost more as time goes on. This isn't surprising. The Department of Defense knows that inflation and economic pressures make weapons programs costlier. John Venable, from The Heritage Foundation, says increased

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Nov 09 2024SCIENCE

How Unequal Recovery Looks After Hurricanes Harvey and Ida

Imagine if Hurricane Harvey or Ida just hit your neighborhood. Do you think everyone would bounce back at the same speed? As it turns out, there's quite a bit of variety in how people get their lives back to normal after a big disaster like a hurricane. A recent study took a really close look at wha

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Nov 09 2024BUSINESS

Sony's Entertainment Profits Take a Dive in Q2

Sony Pictures Entertainment had a tough Q2, with profits dipping to $124 million. This is a slide of 39% from the same period last year. Adjusted operating income was also down, coming in at $218 million, a decrease of 26%. Revenue took a 14% hit, landing at $2. 385 billion. Why the drop? Fewer T

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