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Oct 03 2024POLITICS

New York City: Mandatory Composting or Just More Waste?

Starting October 6th, New Yorkers will have to compost their food scraps at home. Fines for non-compliance begin in April next year. Supporters say this will tackle the city's rat problem and help fight climate change. But is it worth the effort? Our recycling program is already struggling, and the

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Oct 03 2024OPINION

The Dark Side of Zero Tolerance: When Fear Takes Over Decision-Making

When former US President Donald Trump recently proposed a radical idea at a rally in Erie, Pennsylvania, the crowd was left stunned. He suggested allowing for one "really violent day" where all crime would be legal, sparking widespread outrage and comparisons to the popular horror film franchise The

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Oct 03 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Lost Destroyer Found: Uncovering the USS Stewart's Remarkable Story

The USS Stewart, a destroyer commissioned in 1920, has been discovered in remarkably well-preserved condition on the ocean floor off California's coast. This long-lost warship had been shrouded in mystery for over seven decades, sparking the curiosity of historians and enthusiasts alike. For many y

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Oct 03 2024BUSINESS

Japan airport closed by explosion of U. S. bomb likely dating to World War II

A regional airport in southwest Japan was closed on Wednesday after an American bomb, most likely dropped during World War II to stem "kamikaze" attacks, exploded near its runway, causing nearly 90 flight cancellations. The explosion, which occurred at Miyazaki Airport, created a crater 23 feet wid

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Oct 03 2024NATION

Buried US second world war bomb explodes at Japanese airport

A US bomb from the second world war that had been buried at a Japanese airport has exploded, causing a large crater in a taxiway and the cancellation of more than 80 flights but no injuries, Japanese officials said. Land and transport ministry officials said there were no aircraft nearby when the bo

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Oct 03 2024NATION

Mets Morning News: Mets defeat Brewers, one win away from NLDS

Meet the Mets In Game 1 of the Wild Card round, the Mets defeated the Brewers 8-4. In a game that started as a back and forth affair, Luis Severino and the Mets’ bullpen settled in to silence the Brewers over the second half of the game and put the Mets in a great position, now just one win shy of a

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Oct 03 2024NATION

No one injured after explosions rock Copenhagen's Israeli Embassy area

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Three young Swedes were arrested Wednesday in connection with two predawn explosions that occurred in the vicinity of the Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen, prompting a nearby Jewish school to close for the day. Police said no one was injured. “Our investigation shows that the

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Oct 03 2024BUSINESS

Levi's: A Mix of Highs and Lows

Levi Strauss & Co. is facing an interesting mix of successes and challenges. Their iconic jeans and athleisure line, Beyond Yoga, are doing incredibly well. But there's a hiccup with their khaki brand, Dockers. Sales have taken a 15% nosedive, which isn't great news for the company. To deal with thi

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Oct 03 2024BUSINESS

Shoppers Go Wild in Houston: What's Up with All the Empty Shelves?

Ever seen people rushing to stores and grabbing all the toilet paper and water they can find? That’s exactly what happened in Houston recently. But why? Well, some big ports are closed, and that’s messing up supply chains. People got scared there wouldn’t be enough stuff like toilet paper or water,

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Oct 03 2024SPORTS

The Mets' Wild Card Dreams: A Close Call in Game 2

The New York Mets faced a tough loss against the Milwaukee Brewers in their recent game, putting their dreams of securing an NL Wild Card spot in jeopardy. Phil Maton's challenging performance in the eighth inning turned the tide for the Brewers, who managed to take a 5-3 lead. The Mets had started

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