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Nov 04 2024SCIENCE

Catch the Southern Taurids: A Late-Night Meteor Extravaganza

Get ready, sky-watchers! The Southern Taurid meteor shower is set to dazzle us late on November 6 into the early hours of November 7. While this shower might not produce a lot of meteors—only about five per hour—it makes up for it with stunning fireballs. These are super-bright meteors, brighter tha

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Pennsylvania's Small Businesses: A Mixed Bag Before Election

Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state in the upcoming election, is seeing mixed results for its small businesses. Economic growth is happening, but prices are also going up. Real GDP in the state rose by 2. 5% this year, which is on par with national averages. However, prices in the Philadelphia area

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Nov 03 2024ENTERTAINMENT

‘Tricked By Trust’: Grey’s Anatomy Actress Opens Up About Writer’s Lies

Grey’s Anatomy star Camilla Luddington recently shared her experiences with the Elisabeth Finch scandal, where a writer tricked the show's cast and crew with false stories. This story is explored in the docuseries Anatomy of Lies, which is available on Peacock. Luddington, who plays Jo Wilson, was s

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Nov 02 2024POLITICS

Job Growth Slows Down Before Election

Last month, the U. S. economy added only 12, 000 jobs, a significant drop from the 223, 000 jobs added in September. The Labor Department's report shows that natural disasters like hurricanes and labor disputes are contributing factors. Despite this, the unemployment rate stayed steady at 4. 1%. Pre

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Nov 02 2024BUSINESS

ASEAN: The Unexpected Winner in U. S. -China Trade Clashes

You might not think of Southeast Asia as a big player in the trade war between the U. S. and China. But the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been quietly making gains. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says ASEAN has been strengthening its trade and investment links with both c

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Nov 02 2024HEALTH

Celebrating Life Before Surgery: A Breast Cancer Patient's Farewell Party

Steph Coffield, a 41-year-old mom from Minneapolis, Minnesota, found out she had breast cancer during a routine check-up. She was diagnosed with a fast-growing type called stage zero ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS). Although the cancer hadn’t spread, Steph decided to have a double mastectomy to be s

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Nov 01 2024CRIME

Army Specialist Charged in Missing Soldier Case

In a shocking turn of events, a 21-year-old Army Specialist has been accused of murdering a fellow soldier at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. Spc. Wooster Rancy, who belongs to the 5th Engineer Battalion, is being held in pretrial confinement. The victim, Sgt. Sarah Roque, was found dead inside a dum

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Nov 01 2024FINANCE

How Will Storms and Strikes Impact the Job Numbers?

Economists are eagerly awaiting the October jobs report, but they're not sure what to expect. Two major hurricanes and several strikes might have thrown a wrench into the usual job numbers. It's so uncertain that some experts even think we might see a drop in jobs! These natural disasters and labor

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Job Growth Slows in October: What's the Story?

October saw the slowest job growth since late 2020, with only 12, 000 new jobs created. That's a big drop from September and way below what experts were expecting. The unemployment rate stayed the same at 4. 1%, but a broader measure that includes people who want jobs but aren't actively looking als

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Nov 01 2024BUSINESS

Inflation, Tariffs, and Small Businesses: A Look at the Impact

Small-business owners aren't thrilled about the idea of more tariffs. With former President Donald Trump hinting at higher tariffs if he returns to office, businesses like Virginia Beer Co. are worried about increased costs. Chris Smith, the co-founder, saw a 5. 5% surcharge on a supplier's bill aft

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