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Oct 11 2024HEALTH

Health Woes That Outlast Big Storms

You might think once a big storm passes, it's time to breathe a sigh of relief. But hold on, because the real health headaches often begin after the skies clear. A new study found that killer storms like hurricanes can bring about extra deaths that linger for up to 15 years! Wondering how? These sto

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Oct 11 2024BUSINESS

Dassault Systemes: Should You Buy This Tech Giant?

Laurent Daure, an analyst from Kepler Capital, has a new perspective on Dassault Systemes (0HB4). He's recommending investors buy the stock, setting a price target of €45.00. This is quite a bit higher than the closing price last Wednesday, which was €33.74. Daure's track record shows he has an aver

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Ted Cruz and Colin Allred: A Debate on Transgender Policies

In the heat of the election season, Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX) is pushing back against Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) over ads that criticize his voting record on LGBT legislation. Cruz has been running ads suggesting that Allred supports legislation allowing transgender women, who are biologically male, to use

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Oct 11 2024CRYPTO

Falling Stars: A Crypto Couple's Journey from Power to Prison

Once a powerful duo in the world of cryptocurrency, Ryan Salame and Michelle Bond are now facing serious legal troubles. Their story began when they met through their mutual connection to Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the now-collapsed FTX crypto exchange. Ryan, a top executive at FTX, was known

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Oct 11 2024WEATHER

Florida's Theme Parks Back in Action After Hurricane Milton

After the storm, Florida's theme parks, including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld, reopened their doors to guests. But while the fun was back on, the aftermath of Hurricane Milton was still felt by many. The storm left at least 16 people dead and over 340 rescued. Plus, around 2 m

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Hit the Campaign Trail in Key States Despite Hurricane

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both out campaigning in crucial states today. Harris is in Nevada and Arizona, while Trump is in Michigan. Despite Hurricane Milton making landfall in Florida, neither has shifted their plans. They're trying to win over voters in sta

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Oct 11 2024ENVIRONMENT

FEMA's Big Spend: A Look at Rapid Disaster Funding

FEMA has been burning through its disaster funds at a lightning pace. In just over a week, they spent about $9 billion of their recently allocated $20 billion. Why the rush? The agency is dealing with back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton, plus a whole list of other disasters like wildfires, flo

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Oct 11 2024ENVIRONMENT

Hurricane Milton: Florida Cope with Damage and Power Outages

Florida is dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, which hit the state overnight. The storm caused widespread flooding and left millions without power. Governor Ron DeSantis reported that search and rescue teams were involved in 125 missions, rescuing 48 people and tragically, 10 lives were

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Oct 11 2024WEATHER

Florida Storm Relief: Verizon Steps Up for Affected Customers

Hurricane Milton left a trail of destruction across Florida, with over 3 million people without power. But amidst the chaos, one company decided to ease the burden for its customers. Verizon, a major wireless carrier, announced it would waive domestic call, text, and data usage fees for postpaid and

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Oct 11 2024HEALTH

Vaccine Trust Takes a Hit: What Happened?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, government responses had unintended consequences. The number of unvaccinated kindergarten kids hit a record high. The CDC reported that around 80,000 more kids didn't get their shots compared to before the pandemic. This means fewer kids are protected against diseases l

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