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Oct 10 2024WEATHER

Florida Faces Power Outages and Loss After Hurricane Milton

Hurricane Milton left millions of Floridians without power and claimed nine lives after tearing through the state with strong winds, flooding, and tornadoes. The Category 3 storm hit Siesta Key near Tampa Bay on Wednesday evening, causing widespread damage and disruption. St. Lucie County saw four f

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Oct 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Meet the Masterminds Behind Today's Biggest Influencers

Ever wondered who's behind the scenes of your favorite influencers? Let's dive in and meet some of the key players. At United Talent Agency (UTA), Ali Berman, Damon Lau, Raina Penchansky, and Oren Rosenbaum are the brains behind big names like Emma Chamberlain on YouTube and Alex Cooper from Ca

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

Trump's Secret Covid Test Shipment to Putin

During the early days of the pandemic, when Covid tests were hard to find, Donald Trump sent some to Vladimir Putin. This surprising move was confirmed by the Kremlin. The Russian president's spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, said that countries were sharing resources during this challenging time. Russia

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Oct 10 2024WEATHER

Storm Milton: Tracking Winds, Rain, and Power Outages

Ever heard of Milton? It's not a person, but a storm! A big one, too. Milton was a post-tropical cyclone in the North Atlantic Ocean, according to the National Hurricane Center. This storm was no joke, with winds blowing at 75 miles per hour! It caused power outages in its path. About 20% to 80% of

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Oct 10 2024EDUCATION

Why So Many Illinois Teachers Are Thinking of Quitting

You know something's wrong when nearly 6 out of 10 teachers in Illinois are thinking about leaving the profession. That's what a recent survey by the Illinois Education Association (IEA) found. They talked to 500 teachers and other education staff in June, and the results are worrying. It's not just

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Oct 10 2024EDUCATION

Gaia Diaz's Music Dream Becomes a Reality

Gaia Diaz, a dedicated student at Long Beach City College, is chasing her dream of teaching music. For Hispanic Heritage Month, she received a big surprise. Helpful Honda, with the help of SoCal Honda Dealers, gifted her a brand new cello. This impressive instrument comes with musical accessories, e

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Oct 10 2024POLITICS

President Biden Squashes Weather Control Conspiracy

It seems like the weather is always a hot topic, especially when it's dangerous. President Biden recently clapped back at a wild claim by Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. She said the government can control the weather, like a huge, invisible hand. But Biden didn't buy it. He said it's "ridic

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Oct 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Amazon's New Tool: Making Deliveries Easier for Drivers

Amazon recently introduced a new technology called Vision-Assisted Package Retrieval (VAPR). This tech is designed to help delivery drivers work more efficiently. The idea is to reduce the time drivers spend organizing packages and checking if they have the right ones. VAPR uses visual cues to show

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Oct 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google Photos Might Help You Spot AI-Generated Images Soon

Ever struggled to tell if an image was made by AI? Google Photos might soon help you out! A recent update to the app suggests it could start showing info that says whether a picture was created or edited with AI. This would be really handy, as AI-tweaked photos are everywhere these days. In the nex

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Oct 10 2024HEALTH

Hospitals Adjust Schedules Due to IV Fluid Shortage

Hospitals across the U.S. are facing a crunch in IV fluid supplies due to hurricanes. Hurricane Helene damaged a major facility owned by Baxter International, reducing shipments to hospitals. Meanwhile, B. Braun Medical temporarily closed two of its facilities in Florida in anticipation of Hurricane

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