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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Secret Soldiers: North Korea Sends Troops to Russia

You might have heard about the war in Ukraine. Well, North Korea has just stepped in, sending thousands of soldiers to help Russia. South Korea isn't happy about it and has asked Russia to send those soldiers back home right away. North Korea has sent about 1, 500 soldiers to Russia. These are spec

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Oct 22 2024FINANCE

Shares Drop in Asia, Wall Street Hits the Brakes

Asian markets, excluding China, took a dip on Tuesday as investors waited for earnings reports. Japan's Nikkei slid 1. 1%, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 fell 1. 6%, and South Korea's Kospi dipped nearly 1%. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's Hang Seng and Shanghai Composite rose slightly after China's interest rate c

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Trump's Plans: A New Look at Social Security's Future

A recent report from the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) suggests that Donald Trump's campaign proposals could speed up the insolvency of Social Security, a crucial program for millions of American seniors. The CRFB found that Trump's plans might make Social Security run out of mon

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

How Hurricane Helene Impacts North Carolina’s Election

Former President Donald Trump visited North Carolina after Hurricane Helene to assess the damage and commented on the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) response. He accused the agency of being distracted by helping illegal immigrants, despite these claims being debunked earlier. Trump dow

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Steve Bannon's Prison Release Date Stays Firm, Despite Attempts for Early Exit

Steve Bannon, a prominent figure in right-wing media and a former advisor to Donald Trump, will be freed from federal prison on October 29. This comes after he and his legal team tried to get him released earlier. The Bureau of Prisons (BOP) confirmed his release date won't be moved up, making him s

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Trump's Tax Breaks: A Time Bomb for Social Security

Ever since Donald Trump started his political career, he's been promising to safeguard Social Security. But his recent tax break proposals might backfire. He wants to stop taxing Social Security benefits, which could drain the program's funds faster. A watchdog group says this could lead to a 30% cu

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Oct 21 2024HEALTH

Should Teens Skip Protein Supplements? Experts Share Their Views

Are protein supplements a good idea for teens? Not really, say experts. A recent poll found that many teens are using protein powders and shakes. But pediatricians warn that these aren't always the best choice. Parents often encourage teens to use them for muscle gain or weight loss. But experts adv

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Oct 21 2024BUSINESS

pharmacy troubles: not just a passed pill?

americans might have thought that pharmacies were here to stay. with medicines and everyday goods in stock, they're like the last real-life shopping places left. but even these giants like walgreens and cvs are facing big problems. they're closing stores, letting go of jobs, and struggling to stay a

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Oct 21 2024POLITICS

Trump's Unusual Campaign Stops and Harris's Response

Former President Donald Trump has been making headlines with his unconventional campaign stops, including a visit to McDonald's. His behavior, which is even more erratic and vulgar than usual, has raised concerns about what his potential presidency might look like. Vice President Kamala Harris and o

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Oct 21 2024WEATHER

Storms Give Way to Sunny Fall Days

A small but intense storm system in the Four Corners area of Southwest Colorado brought some heavy thunderstorms to eastern Pueblo and La Plata Counties on Sunday evening. Winds reached speeds close to 40 mph, and pea-sized hail fell east of Pueblo. As the storm moves across the Southeast Plains ove

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