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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Billionaires' Political Preferences: A Closer Look

Since 2010, billionaires have had a significant influence on U.S. politics due to the Supreme Court's Citizens United decision. This ruling allowed for virtually unlimited campaign spending. While both Democrats and Republicans have billionaire supporters, Republicans generally have an edge. Accordi

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Oct 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

The SR-71 Blackbird's Heat Shield Lessons for the SR-72 Darkstar

Ever heard of the SR-71 Blackbird? It could fly super fast, up to 2,000 miles per hour at an altitude of over 80,000 feet. That's faster than any jet plane ever! But something crazy happened when it flew so fast: it got hotter than a pizza oven on the outside. Like, 600 degrees Fahrenheit hot! This

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Oct 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

Upgrade Your Flight with AirFly Pro

Ever felt trapped using those old airline headphones on long flights? They're noisy and uncomfortable, especially in a crowd. Lucky for us, there's a savvy solution: the AirFly Pro by Twelve South. This cool little gadget connects to your seat's headphone jack and lets you use your personal Bluetoot

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Oct 11 2024LIFESTYLE

Eat When You Want: How Airlines Serve on Demand

Ever wondered how airlines manage to serve delicious meals at 40,000 feet? Some airlines offer a unique service called "dine-on-demand" for their first and business class passengers. This means you can order your meal just before takeoff and choose when you want to eat. It's like having a personal c

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Oct 10 2024CELEBRITIES

Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Lawyers Worry Leaks Could Hurt Fair Trial

Sean “Diddy” Combs, a well-known hip-hop artist, faces serious legal troubles. His attorneys recently filed a motion in a New York court, expressing concerns that the government leaked a damaging video to the media. This video, from 2016, shows Combs in a controversial encounter with his ex-girlfrie

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Oct 10 2024CRIME

Sean Combs Fights to Exclude Video Evidence from Trial

Sean Combs, also known as "Diddy," is trying to keep certain evidence out of his upcoming trial. He claims the government leaked a video of him assaulting singer Cassie to the media, making it hard for him to get a fair trial. The video shows Combs hitting, kicking, and dragging Cassie as she tries

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Oct 10 2024TRAVEL

Unlock More Alaska Miles This Fall: Easy Ways to Boost Your Points

Want to rack up Alaska Airlines miles faster? Here are some sneaky ways to do it! First, flying with Alaska Airlines is a no-brainer. You'll earn miles based on how far you go. Saver fares get 30% of miles flown, while other classes snag 100%. Bonus miles, up to 100%, are up for grabs too, dependin

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Oct 09 2024SPORTS

Tragedy Strikes: Plane Crash on Catalina Island Claims Five Lives

In a sudden and devastating turn of events, a small plane crashed while taking off from Catalina Airport on Tuesday evening. The tragic incident took place just moments after the aircraft departed from the airport near the island city of Avalon. The plane, a twin-engine Beechcraft 95, was carrying f

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Republicans Sue Library Over Candidate Questionnaire

In Goffstown, New Hampshire, a library's questionnaire for local candidates has stirred controversy. Former state representative Ross Berry and current state senator Keith Murphy, both Republicans, are suing the library. They claim the questions are biased and that the library is illegally using pub

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Oct 09 2024BUSINESS

CEOs Getting Canned for Office Romances

For a long time, CEOs could get away with having relationships with employees. But now, companies are taking a tougher stance. The railroad Norfolk Southern fired its CEO, Alan Shaw, for a consensual relationship with the company's chief legal officer. This shows how seriously companies now take exe

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