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Oct 12 2024BUSINESS

Big Business Park in Small Town: A Traffic Nightmare?

Imagine living in a cozy town like Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Now, picture a massive, 60-acre business park popping up right in your backyard. That’s exactly what’s happening on Faison Road, and it’s causing quite a stir. The Carolina Business Park will include three huge buildings covering nea

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Oct 11 2024WEATHER

Florida's Theme Parks Back in Action After Hurricane Milton

After the storm, Florida's theme parks, including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld, reopened their doors to guests. But while the fun was back on, the aftermath of Hurricane Milton was still felt by many. The storm left at least 16 people dead and over 340 rescued. Plus, around 2 m

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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Jurassic Park's Science: Not Quite Right, But Still Fun!

In 1993, Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park hit theaters. It told a thrilling tale of dinosaurs brought back to life from ancient DNA. While the movie is loved by many, there's a big problem with how it shows science at work. Ben Lamm, who leads a company trying to bring back woolly mammoths, recently

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Oct 07 2024BUSINESS

New York's Big Park Plan: A Look at Metropolitan Park

Imagine a place where empty parking lots turn into green spaces, and asphalt transforms into a playground for both sports and entertainment. That’s the vision behind the new $8 billion Metropolitan Park project in New York City. This isn't your typical park; it will also include live music venues, a

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Oct 07 2024FINANCE

Fair Park's Money Mess: What's Really Going On?

Fair Park in Dallas has been through a lot, with the city deciding to privatize it and give control to a nonprofit called Fair Park First. This was supposed to be a fresh start after years of neglect. But now, things are getting messy. There are reports of problems between Fair Park First and the co

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Boost Your Gut Health: Easy Tips from a Doctor

Did you know that Parkinson's disease might start in the gut? Research shows that gut issues like ulcers and acid reflux can raise the risk of Parkinson's by a whopping 76%! Even before symptoms show up, problems like constipation can be early signs. So, how can you keep your gut happy and healthy?

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Oct 06 2024ENVIRONMENT

Tree Battle in Stanley Park: Who’s Right?

In Vancouver’s beloved Stanley Park, a group of park users has taken their fight against tree removal to court. They claim that the city and park board are negligent for ordering the cutting down of thousands of trees due to a looper moth infestation. The plaintiffs, Michael and Katherine Caditz, An

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Central Park's Great Lawn: A Tale of Two Messes

Last year, New York City’s Global Citizen Festival left a hefty bill for Central Park – $620,000 worth of damage to the iconic Great Lawn. While some might shrug off this incident as collateral damage in the name of charity, it raises important questions about the city's priorities and values. City

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Oct 04 2024SCIENCE

Reviving Dinosaurs: A Real-World Jurassic Park?

Imagine if dinosaurs roamed the Earth again. That's what Ben Lamm, co-founder of Colossal, is thinking about. He's teaming up with My Octopus Teacher director James Reed to make a documentary on de-extinction technology. But is it a good idea? In Yellowstone National Park, wolves were reintroduced

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Oct 02 2024WEATHER

Disney World Preps for Hurricane Helene: What's Closing Early?

As Hurricane Helene makes its way towards Florida, Walt Disney World is getting ready. While the storm won’t hit the parks directly, safety comes first. At Animal Kingdom, you might notice some outdoor snack spots closed and umbrellas tied down. Some attractions like Kali River Rapids are still runn

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