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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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Nov 01 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Grey's Anatomy Actress Speaks Out on Writer's Fake Cancer Story: I Felt Duped

Camilla Luddington, who plays Dr. Jo Wilson in Grey's Anatomy, recently talked about the shock she felt when she discovered that one of the show's writers, Elisabeth Finch, had lied about having cancer and other health issues. The actress discussed the situation on the podcast "Call It What It Is" w

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Is the October Jobs Report a Game Changer?

For months, some Republicans have claimed that the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) job numbers are manipulated to make the economy look better. But the upcoming October jobs report, set to release just before the elections, might challenge these theories. The BLS initially reported that employers a

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

Russia's Massive Fine on Google: A Symbolic Strike?

Imagine being fined a number so big it's more than the entire world's wealth! That's what happened to Google in Russia. A court ordered Google to pay a whopping $20 decillion, or 20 with 33 zeros, as a fine. This isn't just a big number; it's a symbolic gesture. The fine is for blocking Russian TV c

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Nov 01 2024POLITICS

EU Stands up to Chinese Car Dumping

In a big move this week, the EU took a stand against China by imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers. These tariffs, ranging from 17% to 35. 3%, were put in place after talks between the EU and China broke down. The tariffs are meant to tackle the heavy subsidies that the Ch

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Nov 01 2024SCIENCE

Mars' Moon Phobos: A Closer Look at an Odd Orbit

Did you know that Mars has a moon named Phobos? This little guy has a pretty weird orbit and shape, but that's not all. Scientists have found out that Phobos is getting closer to Mars over time. They think this might be because of the planet's gravity pulling it in. Isn't that cool? This discovery h

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Nov 01 2024SCIENCE

A Star Comes Back to Life: Halloween's Zombie Star Show

You know how some stars die but then come back to life? Well, one of those stars, called T Coronae Borealis, is expected to do just that this Halloween. NASA scientists call it a "zombie star" because it's not really alive, but it acts like it is every 80 years or so. This star has a friend nearby t

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