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Dec 04 2024SPORTS

Milwaukee and New York Repeat, Six Teams Make NBA Cup Quarters for First Time

The NBA Cup quarter-finals are set, and there are some new faces in the mix. Milwaukee and New York have once again secured their spots, just like last year. Joining them for the first time are Oklahoma City, Golden State, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, and Orlando. The group stage is over, and the match

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Dec 04 2024SPORTS

College Football Playoff: Who's In, Who's Out, and What to Watch

With the final College Football Playoff rankings out, it's time to look at who's still in the mix. Ohio State's loss to Michigan dropped them to No. 6, but they're likely to host an opening round game. The Big Ten has a strong showing with Oregon, Penn State, and Indiana also in the running. Over in

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Dec 04 2024POLITICS

Space Force: Are We Getting There?

Back in 2019, President Trump folded the Space Force into the Department of the Air Force. The idea was to have it grow with Air Force support until it could stand on its own. But is this plan working out? Some say it's just fine. The Air Force has helped a lot. But others think it's time for Space

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Dec 04 2024POLITICS

Cannabis Groups Pressure New York Governor for Industry-Savvy Leaders

Eighteen cannabis industry groups in New York are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to bring in new leadership for the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). They feel the current regulators haven't been effective in running the state's cannabis market. The groups, including the NAACP and Drug Policy Allia

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Dec 04 2024CRIME

Shipping Mishaps: A Chinese Man's Hidden Weapon Trade

Shenghua Wen wasn't just any tourist in Southern California. This 41-year-old from China was up to something illegal. He overstayed his student visa and got caught sending a peculiar cargo: guns and ammunition. Authorities found out he was shipping these from the Port of Long Beach to North Korea. S

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Dec 04 2024POLITICS

Barnier's Budget Battle: A Race Against Time

France is on the brink of a political storm. Prime Minister Barnier, who took office in September, has a big task ahead: reducing France’s budget deficit. His plan? A budget with €60 billion in tax increases and spending cuts. But here’s where things get tricky. Barnier tried to use a constitutiona

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Dec 04 2024HEALTH

Mysterious Illness in Congo: Unraveling the Unknown

In southwestern Congo, a puzzling disease has swept through the Panzi health zone of Kwango province, causing the death of dozens between November 10 and November 25. The illness, characterized by fever, headache, cough, and anemia, has left health officials scrambling to identify its cause. Reports

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Dec 04 2024HEALTH

What You Need to Know About the Marburg Virus Outbreak

Ever heard of the Marburg virus? It’s a scary disease that’s been making headlines lately. In Rwanda, at least 66 people have gotten sick and sadly, 15 have died from it. This virus is related to Ebola and can cause bleeding from different parts of the body, including the eyes. That’s why it’s somet

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Dec 04 2024WEATHER

Winter Storms Bring Heavy Snow and Travel Warnings Across Six States

Snow and ice are causing trouble in six states, with winter storm warnings and advisories in place. Michigan and Indiana are the hardest hit, while New York, Tennessee, Minnesota, and Alaska also face challenges. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that travel could be tough due to slippery roa

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Dec 03 2024HEALTH

Repurposing a Safe Drug to Fight COVID-19

The SARS-CoV-2 virus, which led to the global COVID-19 pandemic, has a high mortality rate. While there are treatments available, scientists are still looking for more antivirals that can effectively combat the virus. Enter lonafarnib, or LNF, a drug already approved by the FDA to block cellular far

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