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Oct 08 2024TECHNOLOGY

Big Screens, Big Deals: Upgrading Your TV on Prime Day

Prime Big Deal Days is just around the corner, and it's the perfect time to snag a deal on a new 65-inch TV. If you're thinking about upgrading your living room setup, now is the time to act. Brands like TCL, Samsung, and Insignia are offering massive discounts on their large-screen TVs. But buying

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Oct 08 2024WEATHER

Bay Area Heat Wave Finally Cooling Down

The Bay Area has been sizzling under one of the hottest starts to October in history. But finally, some relief is on the way. The National Weather Service says temperatures will start to inch back to normal over the next 24 hours. A low-pressure trough in the Gulf of Alaska is helping to break the i

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Disappearances in Israel: A Diverse Impact

Imagine you're missing a family member. Now, think about 45 people who have vanished. These individuals come from different backgrounds—Israeli, French-Israeli, Thai, Tanzanian, and American-Israeli. They were taken in various ways too. Some, like Omer Neutra, were serving in the Israeli Defense For

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Oct 07 2024SCIENCE

NASA Turns Off Voyager 2's Solar Wind Detector to Save Power

Imagine a spacecraft traveling so far from Earth that it takes nearly two days for a message to reach it. That's the situation with NASA's Voyager 2, which is currently over 13 billion miles away. Recently, mission engineers had to make a tough decision: they shut off one of its science instruments

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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Blonde Brigade: Stars Light Up Paris Olympics Party

Last night, the 2024 Paris Olympics got underway with a bang—a fancy party hosted by big names like Bernard Arnault of LVMH, Pharrell Williams from Louis Vuitton, and Anna Wintour of Vogue. The shindig was full of celebrities showing off their blonde hairstyles. This summer's favorite hair color has

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Oct 07 2024LIFESTYLE

Blush Trends Shift Towards Bold and Artistic Looks on TikTok

The traditional use of blush as a subtle beauty enhancer is being challenged by bold and artistic trends on TikTok. Techniques like "blush draping" and layering different colors are gaining popularity, reminiscent of the dramatic makeup styles from the '80s. This shift reflects a cultural move away

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Oct 07 2024ENVIRONMENT

Why Isn't Carbon Capture Tech More Common?

Did you know that there’s a way to clean up power plant exhaust before it hits the air? It’s called carbon capture and storage, or CCS for short. Here’s how it works: special liquids called amines scrub away CO2 from the exhaust gases. Sounds great, right? Well, not so fast. Businesses that sell en

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Habitat for Humanity's Ex-Finance Director Pleads Guilty to COVID Fund Misuse

The former Finance Director of Habitat for Humanity in Central South Carolina, Ashley Clark Ingram, has admitted to embezzling over $388,000 meant for COVID-19 relief. This misappropriation of funds was discovered through an internal investigation conducted by the organization after she left her pos

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Oct 07 2024FINANCE

Big Budget Problem for Cook County in 2025

Cook County has a big problem on its hands. The county is looking at a $218 million budget gap next year. Why such a huge gap? Well, it's mainly because of the raises given to county employees and the increasing pension payments that come with those raises. But here's an interesting twist – this yea

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

Shocking Embezzlement: Habitat for Humanity's Finance Director Steals Over $500K

Imagine trusting someone to handle your money and then finding out they've taken half a million dollars for themselves. That's exactly what happened at Habitat for Humanity of Central South Carolina. Ashley Clark Ingram, who was the director of finance and operations, pleaded guilty to stealing gove

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