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Oct 12 2024SPORTS

Chicago Marathon 2024: Weather, Food, and Road Closures You Need to Know

The 46th Bank of America Chicago Marathon is just around the corner, taking place this Sunday, October 13th. This year, the event is special for two reasons. First, runners will honor Kenya's Kelvin Kiptum, who tragically died earlier this year. Second, Brendan O’Brien will be running to raise aware

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Oct 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Xbox Gaming Gets a Cloud Boost: Own Games Streaming in November

Got games in your Xbox library? Soon, you'll be able to stream them too! Microsoft is gearing up to let you play your own games on the cloud in November. This new feature, part of a long-term project called Project Lapland, will first be tested by Xbox Insiders before rolling out to all Xbox users.

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Oct 12 2024BUSINESS

Boeing's Big Job Cuts: What's Going On?

You might have heard that Boeing is cutting 17,000 jobs. That's about 10% of their workforce. Why are they doing this? Well, they're losing a lot of money, and a five-week-long strike at their factories isn't helping. Boeing says they'll lose $9.97 per share in the third quarter alone. That's a lot

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Oct 12 2024BUSINESS

Boeing's Job Cuts and 777X Delay: A Close Look

Boeing, a major airplane manufacturer, is planning to cut around 17,000 jobs. That's about 10% of their workforce. It's a tough move, but the company is facing big losses. One of the reasons is a strike by their largest union. Thousands of workers walked off the job, which halted production of some

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Oct 12 2024HEALTH

Tragic Loss: Parents Seek Change After Daughter’s Overdose in Homeless Camp

Lance Charles and Sarah Macdonald recently shared their heartbreaking story with the federal Standing Committee on Health in Ottawa. Their 13-year-old daughter, Brianna, died from an overdose in a homeless camp in Abbotsford, B.C., on August 23. Brianna struggled with mental health issues that led h

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Oct 12 2024SCIENCE

Seawater to Hydrogen: A New Way to Fuel Up

Imagine turning the vast ocean into a clean fuel source. That's what scientists are doing with a new invention. They've figured out how to use electrodes to split seawater and produce hydrogen fuel. Normally, this process would create harmful chlorine gas. But these clever researchers found a way ar

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Oct 12 2024SPORTS

The Wait for Davante Adams' Trade: Kevin Durant Chimes In

The NFL world is abuzz with speculation about Davante Adams' trade status, with the deadline fast approaching on November 5. Teams like the New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, and New Orleans Saints are in the mix, but discussions are moving slowly. Adams is currently dealing with a hamstring injury

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Oct 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Trial Date Set in Major Criminal Case

Rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has a trial date, May 5, set by Manhattan federal court Judge Arun Subramanian. This comes after Combs pleaded not guilty to serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. At a recent hearing, his lawyers accused the prosecution of leaking evidence to the m

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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Israel's Airstrikes: A Devastating Blow to Beirut

In a sudden and deadly turn of events, Israel has launched a series of airstrikes on central Beirut, leaving at least 22 people dead and over 100 wounded. The first strike targeted an eight-story apartment block in Ras al-Nabaa, with witnesses reporting ongoing explosions inside the building. This w

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Oct 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's Upcoming Galaxy S25: New Chip Plans and Rumors

Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy S25 series in early 2025, and rumors about its internal specs are flying. Initially, the lineup was expected to use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, as Samsung struggled with its 3nm GAA chip yields. Recently, there was talk of using MediaTek's Dimensity 9400

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