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Oct 04 2024ENVIRONMENT

Eating Greener: Kingston's Plantiful October

Have you ever thought about what you eat? Not just the taste, but how it affects your body and our planet. That’s what Kingston is focusing on this October with a series of events called "Plantiful". It's all about switching to plant-based foods for personal health and environmental sustainability.

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Oct 04 2024FINANCE

Prepare Your Wallet: How Elections Shape Your Finances

The election is fast approaching, and that means financial decisions can get tricky. No one likes uncertainty, but experts suggest being proactive about your money now can make a big difference later. Why? Because elections change taxes and how the government spends cash. These changes affect e

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Oct 04 2024CELEBRITIES

The Fall and Rise: A Model's Unlikely Journey

Imagine living a life filled with glitz and glamour, partying with the rich and famous at Playboy Mansion. Now picture that same person facing an uncertain future after leaving their comfortable lifestyle behind. This is Louise Glover's story—from being crowned Playboy’s "Model of the Year" in 2006

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Oct 04 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Making of a Modern Masterpiece: Gandhi's Story in Sound and Vision

Are you ready to dive into the heart-stirring life of Mahatma Gandhi? The legendary composer A.R. Rahman is on board to set the musical tone for an upcoming series called "Gandhi." This isn't just another biopic; it’s a journey that will make you think about resilience and change. The series, direct

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Oct 04 2024LIFESTYLE

AI's Halloween Helper: A Spooktacular Party Planning Guide

Ever thought of letting AI plan your Halloween party? It might sound scary, but it can actually be a blast! This year, someone gave Meta’s artificial intelligence a shot. The results were astonishing and way better than expected. First things first: themes. You’d expect the usual vampires a

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Oct 04 2024ENVIRONMENT

Asheville's Hidden Truth: Floods in a Supposed Safe Haven

For years, Asheville, North Carolina, has been promoted as a safe haven from extreme weather. But Hurricane Helene recently showed that this isn't true at all. Asheville is actually very vulnerable to flooding because of its geography and climate history. The city sits in a spot where water can easi

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Oct 04 2024CRIME

Why Weather Matters: A Lesson from a Fatal Plane Crash

A recent plane crash near Springbank Airport claimed six lives. The cause? A mix of bad weather and the pilot's decision to keep flying despite low visibility. The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) found that the pilot didn't get a proper weather briefing from NAV Canada before taking off. Instead,

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Oct 04 2024WEATHER

Wind and Warmth: A Strange Combination in Northern Minnesota

In Northern Minnesota, something unusual is happening. It's much later than usual for the first frost to hit places like International Falls, which typically sees it by mid-September. But now, weeks past that date, some areas are just starting to feel the chill. This might not seem like a big deal,

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Oct 03 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Hidden Plastic in Our Makeup and Skincare

Ever thought about what's really in your makeup and skincare products? It turns out that microplastics might be hiding there, especially in leave-on items like moisturizers and lipsticks. You won't find these tiny plastics in rinse-off products like face scrubs anymore, as many countries have banned

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Oct 03 2024POLITICS

The Nightmares of Beirut: When Sleep is a Luxury

Beirut, once a city filled with joyful sounds, now resonates with the ominous hum of Israeli strikes that strike at night. The sun sets and residents are left in fear, unable to sleep due to the uncertainty of where and when the next attack will hit. In Salim Salam, close to the hard-hit Bachoura ne

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