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Oct 25 2024WEATHER

Preparing for Rain: North Vancouver Faces Another Wet Weekend

Picture this: the District of North Vancouver is bracing itself for another round of rain, but don't worry, it won't be as intense as last weekend's storm. The North Shore mountains are expecting about 75 millimetres of rain this weekend, which is a lot less compared to the nearly 350 millimetres th

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Oct 25 2024LIFESTYLE

Warm Up! Why Portable Heaters are Hot This Winter

Winter is here, and it's time to stay cozy! Portable heaters are flying off the shelves on Amazon, and for good reason. They're perfect for boosting heat in any room, big or small. But which one should you pick? The Power of Heat: Portable heaters can pack quite a punch, with wattages rangi

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Oct 25 2024ENVIRONMENT

Why We Need to Slash Emissions Now: UN's Urgent Call

Imagine our world getting warmer by at least 2. 6 degrees Celsius this century. That’s what could happen if countries don’t step up their game on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This grim outlook comes from a recent report by the United Nations Environment Program. The report paints a picture whe

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Republican Fred Upton Backs Democrat Kamala Harris for President

In a surprising move, long-term Republican congressman Fred Upton has thrown his support behind Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Upton, who has served in Congress for over three decades, announced his endorsement at a press conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This isn't the first t

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Oct 23 2024SPORTS

Khamzat Chimaev: A New Outlook on Health and Fighting

Khamzat Chimaev, also known as 'Borz', has been vocal about his health struggles that affected previous fights, including his match with Kamaru Usman. While some people poked fun at his illness, UFC CEO Dana White supported him. Since then, Chimaev has changed his training methods to avoid overworki

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Oct 23 2024POLITICS

Rebuilding Gaza: A Long Road Ahead

Imagine trying to rebuild a place that's been destroyed by a war that's been going on for over a year. That's the challenge facing Gaza right now. The United Nations says it could take a whopping 350 years to get Gaza's economy back to where it was before this latest conflict started. The war has ca

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

What Do Recent Politics Surveys Tells Us About Violence and Democracy?

Researchers from the Public Religion Research Institute (PRI) and the Brookings Institution joined forces to explore the current state of American politics with their "2024 American Values Survey. " One astonishing finding is that 19% of people believe that if Donald Trump loses the 2024 presidentia

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Oct 22 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Kissing for Love: New LGBTQ+ Dating Show Comes to the Netherlands

In the world of dating shows, there's a new twist set to air in the Netherlands. RTL has decided to bring the popular LGBTQ+ dating format "I Kissed a Girl" to their streaming service, Videoland. Originally from the UK, this show was first known as "I Kissed a Boy, " focusing on gay men. Now, it wil

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Texas Republicans Speak Out on Near-Miss Execution

On Monday, Texas Republicans on the House committee for criminal justice shared their concerns about the state's near-execution of a man named Robert Roberson. Roberson was accused of killing his two-year-old daughter in 2002 by shaking her, a claim that's been disputed by new scientific evidence. R

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Oct 21 2024SPORTS

Lions vs. Vikings: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not After Big Win

The Detroit Lions emerged victorious over the Minnesota Vikings, 31-29, in a game that started rough but ended well. Let's look at who shined and who struggled. Jared Goff, the Lions' quarterback, had a stellar game. He completed 22 out of 25 passes for 280 yards and 2 touchdowns. Even when blitzed

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