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Oct 31 2024CRIME

Beware: Ballot Box Arsonist May Strike Again

Authorities in Portland warned that the suspect behind recent ballot box fires might attack again before Election Day. The incident, which destroyed hundreds of ballots in Vancouver, involved a device set up at another ballot box in Portland. The same suspect was linked to an earlier fire in Clark

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Oct 30 2024CRIME

Pro-Palestinian Messages Found at Burned Ballot Box Scenes

Recently, investigators found worrying notes at ballot box arson sites in Portland and Vancouver. These boxes, which store important election votes, were targeted by mysterious devices. The messages on these devices said "Free Gaza" and "Free Palestine. " However, law enforcement is still puzzled ab

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Oct 30 2024FINANCE

New Tech Lead at Maybank: Meet Giorgio Migliarina

Maybank has a new tech boss! His name is Giorgio Migliarina, and he's stepping into the role of Group Chief Technology and Digital Officer come November 1, 2024. His job? To make sure all of Maybank's systems are resilient and robust, and to plan the bank's tech strategy for the future. He'll also w

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

North Korea Troops in Ukraine: What Does It Mean for NATO?

Imagine this: Russia's got North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine. That's a big deal, right? Lithuania's president thinks so too. He says that NATO should let Ukraine use long-range weapons to hit targets inside Russia. Why? Because he thinks North Korea's involvement makes things way more seriou

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Fires Target Ballot Drop Boxes: A Look into Concerns and Security

You might have heard about two ballot drop boxes getting damaged in Portland and Vancouver, Washington. This happened just days before the election. Authorities think someone set fire to the boxes, which are used to collect votes. In Portland, only three ballots were harmed, but in Vancouver, hundre

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Burned Ballots: A New Challenge for Election Security

In the lead-up to the 2024 election, two ballot drop boxes in the Pacific Northwest were targeted by suspected arson attacks. This isn't the first time drop boxes have faced trouble, but the recent incidents have sparked fresh concerns. Let's break down what happened and why this is a big deal. On

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Ballot Box Fires: A Threat to Voting in the Northwest

In the days leading up to Election Day, several ballot boxes in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, were set on fire. Hundreds of ballots were destroyed in these incidents, which authorities believe are connected. The fires follow a similar event earlier this month in Vancouver. Election of

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Oct 30 2024TECHNOLOGY

Unlocking Hidden Lithium: A Game-Changer for Clean Energy

You've probably heard about lithium and how important it is for our clean energy future. But did you know that a lot of it is stuck in places that are really hard to reach? Enter some clever scientists from Australia who've figured out a new way to get at this hidden lithium. They call it EDTA-aided

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Oct 29 2024FINANCE

Home Depot: A Retail Giant Weathering Economic Storms

Are you curious why Home Depot keeps thriving no matter what the economy throws at it? Renowned financial expert Jim Cramer has some interesting insights. He calls Home Depot a special stock – both secular and cyclical. That means Home Depot doesn't just rely on economic booms; it can keep growing e

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

US Cracks Down on Investments Aiding China's Military Tech

The U. S. Treasury Department has put forth a new rule to prevent American investors from helping China develop advanced military technology. This rule, which will take effect on January 2, 2024, is a follow-up to an executive order issued by President Joe Biden back in August 2023. The goal is to r

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