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Oct 03 2024LIFESTYLE

Helene's Fury: Southern States Reel from Devastating Storm

Hurricane Helene has left a trail of destruction across the southern United States, affecting millions of people and claiming over 189 lives. The storm made landfall in Florida as a massive Category 4 hurricane, shattering records for intensity and causing catastrophic damage. With power outages aff

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Oct 03 2024ENVIRONMENT

A Storm Reveals Taiwan's Weaknesses

Imagine this: a storm hits Taiwan, and it’s not just any storm. It pours heavy rain, brings strong winds, and causes massive flooding. People are left wondering if their region will ever recover. This storm was special; it showed the cracks in Taiwan’s flood defenses. The drainage systems got overwh

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Oct 03 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Unseen Side of Ron Hale

Ron Hale was a man known for his quiet determination. Born in a small town, he didn’t let his humble beginnings define him. He dreamed big and worked hard to turn those dreams into reality. His journey wasn’t always easy, but he never gave up. One of the things that set Ron apart was his ability to

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Oct 03 2024GENERAL

Vice President Harris and Liz Cheney to make battleground state stop at the birthplace of the GOP

CNN — Republican former Rep. Liz Cheney will campaign with Vice President Kamala Harris in Wisconsin on Thursday, touting her endorsement of the Democratic presidential nominee in the crucial battleground state, a senior campaign official told CNN. The campaign event marks the latest effort from the

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Oct 03 2024BUSINESS

NVDA, LEVI, EVGO and more

The companies making headlines before the bell include Wolfspeed, Nvidia, Hims & Hers Health, EVgo, Levi Strauss, Constellation Brands, and Stellantis. Here is a breakdown of the news: Wolfspeed: The semiconductor stock fell nearly 5% after Mizuho downgraded it to underperform from neutral, citing

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Oct 03 2024NATION

Tennessee investigating plastics factory after workers trapped by Hurricane Helene floods died or went missing

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating allegations against an Erwin plastics factory where several workers died and some went missing after they were swept away by floodwaters from Hurricane Helene. The allegations involve Impact Plastics, where workers reported being denied the chan

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Oct 03 2024NATION

TechCrunch 2. 0: A New Era of Journalism

Sometimes, you have to start from scratch to make something amazing. Sometimes, you already have most of the ingredients, but you have to do some improvising to make the thing sing. Until today, TechCrunch was in the latter camp. Top reporters who know how to get to the bottom of a story? Check. Mus

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Oct 03 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Joanne Kelly's Story: Living in R. Kelly's Shadow

Imagine having a famous dad, but not the good kind of famous. That’s Joanne Kelly’s life. She’s 26 now and has finally found her voice in a new documentary called "R Kelly's Karma: A Daughter's Journey." This isn’t just any story – it’s raw, emotional, and real. Joanne shares some heavy secrets tha

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Oct 03 2024BUSINESS

OpenAI's Rapid Rise and What’s Next for AI

Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has just wrapped up a funding round, hitting a staggering $157 billion valuation. This milestone is thanks to $6.6 billion from investors like Thrive Capital, Microsoft, Nvidia, and SoftBank. The secret sauce? ChatGPT, launched in late 2022, which has taken gen

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Oct 03 2024POLITICS

Harold Daggett and the Port Workers' Strike: What You Need to Know

Harold J. Daggett, president of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), has contributed to both Democratic and Republican political campaigns. With a salary of $728,000 and properties valued at over $3 million, his net worth remains undisclosed but indicates considerable wealth. Daggett'

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