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Oct 23 2024CRIME

Arizona Office Shooting Suspect Arrested After Months of Targeted Attacks

Police in Arizona have finally caught a man who's been terrorizing a political office for weeks. The 60-year-old suspect, Jeffrey Michael Kelly, was arrested for shooting at the Democratic National Committee (DNC) office in Tempe multiple times. He's also accused of hanging suspicious bags with razo

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Oct 23 2024EDUCATION

Top Virginia High School's Principal Steps Down: What's Next?

You might be surprised to hear that the principal of a super popular high school in Virginia is calling it quits. Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, once the best in the country, has seen its rankings drop in recent years. Dr. Ann Bonitatibus, who’s been in charge for seven yea

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Oct 23 2024HEALTH

The Ups and Downs of Knoxville's Baptist Hospital

In 1943, Knoxville was desperate for more hospital beds. That's when the idea for a Baptist Hospital came up. The plan was to build a 200-bed hospital for around $1 million. But remember, this was during World War II, and things were pricey. The hospital's financial struggles started right from the

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Oct 22 2024CRIME

India's False Bomb Threats Cause Major Travel Chaos

India is making a strong stand against false bomb threats that have been targeting flights. Over 90 flights have been affected in the past week alone, causing huge losses for airlines and lengthy delays for travelers. These threats, mostly made on social media, have led to flights being escorted by

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Oct 22 2024FINANCE

Save for Life's Unexpected Curveballs

Life throws unexpected challenges at us, especially when it comes to money. Knowing the common financial emergencies can help you prepare and have a safety net. Let's dive into the most frequent money problems people face. Why you need emergency savings? Emergency savings are your financial backup

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Oct 22 2024SPORTS

49ers' Brandon Aiyuk Season Over Due to Knee Injury

The San Francisco 49ers have a big problem on their hands. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been ruled out for the rest of the 2024 season due to a severe knee injury. Tests showed he tore both his ACL and MCL during Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. That's a tough break for Aiyuk, who ha

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Oct 22 2024ENVIRONMENT

Save Nature, Invest Big: UN Biodiversity Summit Kicks Off

The United Nations is hosting a massive conference in Colombia about protecting nature. The leader of the UN, Antonio Guterres, is calling for big money to be spent on a special fund that helps countries protect and fix biodiversity – the variety of life on Earth. This is happening because losing al

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Oct 22 2024SCIENCE

Ancient Tale of Carbohydrates: A Key to Our Brain Size?

Did you know that our fondness for carbs has deep roots, possibly dating back to a time before humans even existed? Scientists from the University of Buffalo have found that our ability to digest carbs might be a bigger deal than we thought. They explored the ancient gene AMY1, which helps break dow

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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

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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