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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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Oct 21 2024SPORTS

Dodgers' Journey to the World Series: A Casual Look

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made it to the World Series for the fourth time in seven years, after defeating the New York Mets in the National League Championship Series (NLCS) in six games. They clinched their spot with a 10-5 win in Game 6. This is the Dodgers' fourth appearance in the World Serie

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Oct 21 2024BUSINESS

pharmacy troubles: not just a passed pill?

americans might have thought that pharmacies were here to stay. with medicines and everyday goods in stock, they're like the last real-life shopping places left. but even these giants like walgreens and cvs are facing big problems. they're closing stores, letting go of jobs, and struggling to stay a

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Oct 21 2024POLITICS

Cubans Face Long Blackout and Protests

In Havana, people were getting restless. It had been four days without electricity, and Hurricane Oscar was just making things worse. The power plant failure on Friday had caused a major blackout, leaving people with no light, no water, and a lot of spoiled food. Some took to the streets, banging po

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Oct 21 2024BUSINESS

The Rise of Budget Long-Haul Flights

Not too long ago, experts were ready to declare long-haul low-cost airlines (LHLCCs) a failure. After all, they couldn't match the success of short-haul low-cost carriers. But as the pandemic eased, something unexpected happened. Demand for budget flights surged, and LHLCCs started making profits. H

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Oct 20 2024SPORTS

Battle in Pittsburgh: Can Jets Protect Rodgers Against Watt?

Attention NFL fans! This Sunday night, the Jets and Steelers are set to clash in Pittsburgh. The game will showcase a crucial matchup between the Jets' right tackle, Morgan Moses, and the Steelers' edge rusher, T. J. Watt. Watt is one of the league's top pass rushers, and keeping him at bay is essen

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Oct 20 2024WEATHER

Eye on the Tropics: Hurricane Oscar Hits Great Inagua Island

In the early hours of Sunday, Hurricane Oscar blew ashore on Great Inagua Island, according to the National Hurricane Center. With maximum sustained winds of 80 mph and a central pressure of 988, Oscar is a force to reckon with. The storm has set off hurricane warnings for the Turks and Caicos Islan

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Oct 20 2024WEATHER

Storm Surge Alert: Hurricane Oscar Heads East

The National Hurricane Center has its eyes on two tropical systems—Hurricane Oscar and Tropical Depression Nadine. Hurricane Oscar is close to the Turks and Caicos Islands and is expected to pass near the Bahamas, the Turks and Caicos, and Cuba. It may bring heavy rain and windy conditions to these

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Oct 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

How Bruce Springsteen Keeps His Band Happy and Together

Ever wondered how Bruce Springsteen has kept his band, the E Street Band, together for over five decades? Well, he spilled the beans at a recent event in London. The 75-year-old rockstar, who's worth over a billion dollars, admitted that paying his band members well is key to their longevity. "I pay

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Oct 20 2024CELEBRITIES

Zayn Malik's US Tour Delayed: A Friend's Tragic Death

Former One Direction member Zayn Malik has hit pause on his upcoming US tour, and the reason behind it is heartbreaking. Liam Payne, a close friend of Zayn's, passed away suddenly at the age of 31 while in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The cause of death is still being investigated, with authorities cons

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