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Oct 22 2025CRIME

A Man's Threat and a Gun at Atlanta Airport

A man from Georgia is in big trouble. He threatened to cause harm at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. He even showed up with a powerful gun and lots of bullets. His name is Billy Joe Cagle. He is 49 years old. He has been in trouble with the law before. Cagle was talking to someone

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Oct 22 2025SCIENCE

A Balloon's Unlikely Encounter with a Plane

A recent incident raised eyebrows when a weather balloon might have caused a crack in a United Airlines plane's windshield. The flight, heading from Denver to Los Angeles, had to make an unexpected stop in Salt Lake City. This event has sparked discussions about the safety of weather balloons and th

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Oct 22 2025HEALTH

Listeria's Hidden Dangers: A Closer Look at Australia's Food Safety Battles

Listeria, a sneaky bacteria, has been causing trouble in Australia over the past decade. It's a big deal because it can make people very sick, especially those who are already vulnerable. From 2012 to 2022, there were 12 outbreaks of listeria, affecting 94 people and sadly, leading to 20 deaths. Tha

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Oct 22 2025SCIENCE

A High-Flying Mishap: Plane and Weather Balloon Collision

A United Airlines flight had a close call recently. The plane, heading from Denver to Los Angeles, was cruising at 36, 000 feet over Utah when it seemed to hit a weather balloon. This unexpected encounter cracked the windshield, leading to an emergency landing in Salt Lake City. Fortunately, the 134

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Oct 22 2025HEALTH

Why Lead Testing for Kids is a Must in La Crosse County

Lead poisoning is a serious issue, and health experts in La Crosse County are stepping up efforts to ensure kids are safe. With Child Wellness Month and National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week underway, the focus is on educating families about the risks. Older homes with lead-based paint are a majo

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Oct 22 2025HEALTH

Why Do Some Riders Skip Helmets in Chennai?

Chennai's roads are busy with motorcycles. But not all riders wear helmets. Why? A study looked into this. It wanted to see how much riders know about helmets. And what they think about using them. Helmets save lives. They cut down head injuries and deaths in crashes. But many riders still don't us

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Oct 21 2025LIFESTYLE

Air Fryer Fails: Foods That Should Stay Out of the Basket

Air fryers are awesome, but they can't do it all. Some foods just don't play nice with that hot, circulating air. Let's talk about the foods that should steer clear of the air fryer to save your taste buds and your kitchen from disaster. First up, boneless pork chops. They're lean and mean, but tha

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Oct 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Waymo's Robotaxi and the School Bus Incident: What Happened?

A recent incident involving a Waymo robotaxi and a school bus in Atlanta has sparked an investigation by federal safety regulators. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking into how Waymo's self-driving software handles situations involving stopped school buses. The inc

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Oct 20 2025POLITICS

Live Fire Fiasco: When Military Celebrations Go Wrong

A big celebration for the U. S. Marine Corps turned into a mess. The plan was to have a live-fire demonstration at Camp Pendleton, but things didn't go as expected. The Marines wanted to fire artillery rounds from M777 Howitzers, which are used in wars like Afghanistan and Ukraine. They said it woul

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Oct 20 2025WEATHER

North Bay's Week of Waves and Weather Wonders

The North Bay is in for a wild ride this week, with waves and weather taking center stage. First up, the ocean is getting feisty. Big, powerful waves are rolling in from the northwest, and they're not just any waves. These are the kind that can create sneaky rip currents and sneaker waves. You know,

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