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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Harris and Trump's Economic Plans: Costs, Consequences, and Gaps

Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have ambitious economic plans for the future. Harris focuses on extending tax cuts, expanding credits, and bolstering public services, with a price tag of around $9.7 trillion. She aims to offset these costs with increased taxes on corporations and wealthy individ

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Oct 07 2024SCIENCE

Big Rig Reaches Milestone as NASA Preps for Moon Trip

NASA's massive crawler-transporter, used to move heavy launch equipment, just hit a big mileage goal. This happened while they were moving the mobile launcher back to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB). The mobile launcher had been tested and upgraded at the launch pad for NASA’s upcoming Artemis I

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Oct 07 2024EDUCATION

Alarming Absenteeism: What New York's Schools Are Hiding

Imagine if you could just wipe out all the bad stuff that happens at your school. That’s kind of what New York State’s education department is trying to do with absenteeism rates. Recently, the state comptroller sounded the alarm: too many kids are missing school since the pandemic hit. The solution

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Oct 07 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Unexpected Flooding in North Carolina's Mountains

Imagine you live in a town tucked away in the mountains of North Carolina, far from any coast. You might think you’re safe from hurricanes, right? Well, think again. This is exactly what happened when Hurricane Helene hit Florida and then sent its leftover rain straight to North Carolina. It al

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Oct 07 2024SCIENCE

Voyager 2: A Spacecraft's Power Challenge in Interstellar Space

NASA has turned off one of Voyager 2's science instruments to save power. This spacecraft, launched in 1977, is now over 12 billion miles from Earth. It uses four science tools to study the space beyond our solar system. NASA thinks it can keep running one instrument until the 2030s if they turn off

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Oct 07 2024SCIENCE

Voyager 2's Power-Saving Move: A Spacecraft's Long Journey

NASA made a tough decision recently. They turned off an instrument on Voyager 2, the spacecraft that's been exploring space for over four decades. Why? The spacecraft is running low on power. This isn't the first time NASA has done this. Back in the '80s, they shut down some instruments after Voyage

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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 2024CELEBRITIES

Sad Celebrity Losses in 2024 That Hit ‘80s Kids Hard

The year 2024 has been tough for those who grew up in the '80s, with a long list of beloved celebrities passing away. While not all were iconic, many were legends in film, TV, and broadcasting, even influencing Generation Y in the '90s. One of Alf's closest friends, Doogie's dad, and Dylan's on-and

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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The ‘80s Icons We Lost in 2024: A Generation’s Sorrow

For kids who grew up in the ‘80s, 2024 was a tough year. It felt like we lost a part of our childhood as one celebrity after another passed away. Some might call them legends or icons, and they certainly made a big impact on film, TV, and broadcasting. One death that hit hard was someone from the T

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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

New Year's Blast at Universal Studios Japan: What to Expect

Get ready for a New Year’s celebration like no other! Universal Studios Japan is throwing a bash called "NO LIMIT! Countdown 2025." They’re offering two VIP packages that come with guided tours, special viewing spots, and themed food. The first package costs ¥328,500 for a group of six, plus an extr

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