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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Republican Congressman Challenges Greene’s Hurricane Claims

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene recently made headlines for suggesting that someone can control the weather to cause hurricanes, like Hurricane Helene. She shared a map on X, a social media platform, implying that the hurricane’s path targeted Republican-leaning areas. This claim was quickly r

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris: Can She Break the VP Barrier?

Ever since Thomas Marshall, the vice president under Woodrow Wilson, joked about VPs vanishing, the role has had a reputation for being a dead end. The odds of becoming president from the VP spot are slim—only 20% of former VPs have made it. Now, Kamala Harris, the current VP, is running for preside

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

The 1960 Election: A Lesson for Today's Voters

Imagine looking back at the 1960 U.S. presidential race, a time that sounds a lot like today. CNN's Chris Wallace takes readers back to a divided America. It was January, and Senator John F. Kennedy from Massachusetts just announced his run for the presidency. The stage was set with colorful players

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris and Stephen Colbert: A Casual Chat Over Beers

Vice President Kamala Harris made an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, where they shared a beer and talked about politics in a relaxed way. The conversation started with a joke about Donald Trump and 60 Minutes. Colbert then offered Harris a Miller High Life beer, saying that electio

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Oct 09 2024BUSINESS

Google's Future: Splitting Up and Sharing Data?

Google might have to part ways with some of its big names like Chrome and Android, sharing user search data with competitors. This comes after the US Justice Department suggested these changes in a recent court filing. The DOJ wants to stop Google from favoring its own products, like Chrome, Play, a

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Oct 09 2024TECHNOLOGY

Pixel 8a: Prime Day's Big Smartphone Deal

As Prime Day rolls out its online deals, the Google Pixel 8a is grabbing attention with a massive price cut. Normally priced at $499, you can now get it for just $379 – that's a 24% discount! This makes it the most affordable Pixel phone on Amazon, even cheaper than the newer Pixel 9 series. What's

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Oct 09 2024BUSINESS

Spirit Halloween's Festive Experiment: New Christmas Stores Arrive

This year, Spirit Halloween isn't taking down its signs after October. Instead, the company plans to turn 10 of its stores into "Spirit Christmas" locations. These stores will stay open through the end of the year, hoping to catch holiday shoppers' eyes in the Northeast. Imagine swapping out the fa

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

President Biden Delays Trip Due to Hurricane Milton

President Joe Biden has had to put his trip to Germany and Angola on hold. Why? Because a big storm, Hurricane Milton, is headed for Florida. This hurricane is expected to hit on Wednesday, and the president wants to make sure everything is ready and that people are safe. Originally, Biden was goin

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Oct 09 2024HEALTH

Measuring Blood Pressure: Are You Following the Right Steps?

You might think you know how to measure your blood pressure, but did you know there's a precise way to do it? According to health experts, taking an accurate reading involves more than just wrapping a cuff around your arm. First, ensure you're relaxed and haven't eaten, drunk, exercised, or smo

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Oct 09 2024FINANCE

Don't Expect Cheaper Loans Anytime Soon

The US economy looks pretty strong, but that's bad news for people hoping to borrow money at lower interest rates. Despite expectations for cheaper borrowing costs, the job market and economy are doing surprisingly well. This is a big problem for those who want to buy houses, cars, or just use their

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