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Oct 23 2025WEATHER

Weekend Rain: Not a Total Washout

Weather patterns in the Bay Area have been playing a game of back and forth lately. After a few warm, sunny days, rain is making a comeback. A weather system from the south started bringing in some moisture early Wednesday. This isn't the first time this month that the area has seen a mix of sunny a

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Oct 23 2025BUSINESS

Fossil's Fight: Tariffs, Tech, and Turnarounds

Fossil, a well-known brand in the world of fashion accessories, is in hot water. It's filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy in the U. S. , pointing fingers at U. S. tariffs and tech giants like Apple and Samsung. This move comes after Fossil proposed a restructuring plan in the U. K. to tackle its growing

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Oct 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI's Big Bet: Is Bigger Always Better?

Big tech companies are spending a lot of money to build huge AI systems. They believe that making these systems bigger will make them smarter. But not everyone agrees with this idea. Some experts think that just making AI models bigger is not the best way to improve them. They believe that AI needs

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Oct 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Tiny Plastic Pieces Travel Through the Air and Land

Microplastics, those tiny bits of plastic, are everywhere. They float in the air and settle on the ground. But how do they get around? It turns out their shape and size play a big role. In a recent study, scientists looked at how these tiny plastic pieces move through the air and land in Shanghai.

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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

Graham Platner: A Marine, A Farmer, A Candidate Under Fire

Graham Platner, a 41-year-old oyster farmer from Sullivan, Maine, is no stranger to controversy. In the past week, his campaign for the U. S. Senate has been rocked by revelations of past Reddit posts and a tattoo that resembles a Nazi symbol. Despite this, Platner's supporters turned out in force f

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Oct 23 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebrities and Stars Shine at Knicks' Season Kickoff

New York's basketball season is in full swing, and with it comes a star-studded crowd at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks' home opener drew a mix of athletes, actors, and musicians, all eager to see the team take on the Cleveland Cavaliers. Among the notable faces was Aaron Judge, the Yankees' slu

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Oct 23 2025EDUCATION

Building the Future of Healthcare Education

Morris County is gearing up for a big change in healthcare education. A new Center for Health Professions is being built at County College of Morris. This massive 80, 000-square-foot building is set to open in 2027. So, why is this a big deal? Well, there's a shortage of healthcare workers across t

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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

Haiti's Elections Hit a Roadblock: Gangs and Chaos Delay Democracy

Haiti is in a tough spot. Elections won't happen before February 2026. Why? Gangs are running wild, making it too dangerous to vote. The last elections were in 2016. The president was killed in 2021. Since then, gangs have taken over big parts of the country. The electoral council tried to check vo

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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

Making Voting Harder: Why Maine's Question 1 is a Step Backwards

Maine's Question 1 on the November ballot is causing concern among many residents. It claims to improve election integrity, but in reality, it adds unnecessary obstacles to absentee voting. This affects thousands of people who rely on this system to participate in democracy. The proposal cuts two d

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Oct 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Quick Thinking Saves the Day on Live Soccer Broadcast

Kate Scott, a well-known soccer commentator, had a moment that caught everyone's attention during a live broadcast of the UEFA Champions League on CBS Sports. It all started when the analysts, including Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher, Micah Richards, and Clint Dempsey, were celebrating with fist bum

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