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Nov 10 2025BUSINESS

Holiday Shipping Woes: How Grounded Planes Might Affect Your Packages

The recent grounding of McDonnell Douglas MD-11 cargo planes by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has stirred up concerns about potential delays in holiday shipping. This decision came after a tragic crash involving a UPS MD-11 plane in Louisville, Kentucky, which resulted in 14 fatalities. The FAA's emergency directive prohibits all MD-11 flights, citing saf...

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

Food aid freeze: What's happening with SNAP benefits?

The Trump administration has told states to hit pause on giving full food aid for November. This affects 42 million people who rely on this help to put food on the table. The order came over the weekend, as the government shutdown keeps going into its sixth week. States had been trying to help by sending out full November payments early. But now, the U. S. Departmen...

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Nov 10 2025SPORTS

Jonathan Taylor's Stellar Performance in Berlin

Jonathan Taylor, the Indianapolis Colts' star running back, had an incredible game in Berlin. He rushed for 244 yards and scored three touchdowns, including an 83-yard run, the longest in franchise history. This performance helped the Colts secure an 8-2 record, despite a shaky start and some mistakes by quarterback Daniel Jones. The Colts' offense struggled for mos...

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Nov 10 2025CELEBRITIES

Prince Harry's Poppy: A Glimpse into His Past

Prince Harry made a splash at Kris Jenner's 70th birthday party, not just for showing up, but for what he wore. He rocked a classic black tuxedo, but it was the tiny red poppy on his lapel that caught everyone's eye. This little flower is a big deal in the UK, a symbol to honor those who served in the military. It's a tradition Harry has always taken seriously, even ...

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Nov 10 2025SPORTS

Bills' Playoff Hopes Take a Hit

The Buffalo Bills are in a tough spot. They lost to the Miami Dolphins, dropping their record to 6-3. Meanwhile, the New England Patriots beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and are now 8-2. This puts the Patriots ahead in the AFC East race. The Bills don't control their own fate anymore. They need the Patriots to lose to have a chance. Plus, the Los Angeles Chargers are ...

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Nov 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Unlocking Creativity with Arturia’s KeyStep mk2

Arturia’s KeyStep mk2 is a compact MIDI controller that has gained popularity among musicians, especially those who love modular synths and prefer working without DAWs. It’s affordable, easy to use, and packed with features that make music creation a breeze. The original KeyStep was released in 2016, and the mk2 is an updated version that includes new sequencing and ...

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

Senate Moves to End Shutdown, But Health Care Fight Looms

The Senate is close to passing a deal that could finally put an end to the government shutdown that started back in October. This deal would keep the government running until the end of January. However, it's not all smooth sailing, as Democrats had to make some compromises to get here. The big issue that's been holding everything up? Those enhanced Affordable Care ...

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Nov 10 2025WEATHER

Philippines Braces for Another Powerful Typhoon

The Philippines is once again facing a major storm, with Super Typhoon Fung-wong making landfall just days after another deadly storm. This time, the focus is on preparedness and response. Fung-wong, a powerful storm with winds reaching 115 miles per hour, hit the eastern part of the country on Sunday night. It's the strongest typhoon of the year so far, and authori...

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

Maryland's Bold Move: Redrawing the Political Map

Maryland is making waves with a plan to redraw its political boundaries. Governor Wes Moore is leading the charge, saying the state won't just sit back while others make changes. He's not alone in this idea. Other states, like Texas and Florida, have already started redrawing their maps. Moore believes Maryland should do the same. The goal? To make sure the state's ...

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

Money Talks: Trump's Bold Ideas for Health Care and Tariffs

In a series of posts on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump suggested some big ideas. He proposed sending cash directly to Americans to cover health care costs. He also talked about giving out $2, 000 dividends from tariff money. But officials later said these were just ideas, not official plans. Trump's first post was about health care. He suggested taking ...

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