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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Protecting Your Food After Storms: Safety Tips You Need to Know!

When a big storm hits, you might be surprised by the extra problems it can cause. One of them is food poisoning! So, let’s talk about how to keep your food safe during power outages. First off, keep that fridge door closed tight! Normally, your fridge should be around 40 degrees Fahrenheit or l

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Oct 07 2024TECHNOLOGY

Weather Apps: Your Best Friends on the iPhone

Are you one of those people who always want to know if it's going to rain tomorrow? Do you need to track storms or plan your outdoor activities based on weather conditions? The iPhone has you covered with a wide range of amazing weather apps. Some are free, some cost money, but all of them can provi

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Oct 06 2024FINANCE

Crypto Cash Flows to Trump, Harris Wants In Too

Politicians are now chasing after the crypto industry's money. The 2024 presidential race has seen a surprising twist: the cryptocurrency world is backing Donald Trump with significant Bitcoin donations. Venture capitalists Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz have also jumped on the Trump train. Though

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Chicago Board Members Step Down: How This Affects Kids and Schools

In a sudden turn of events, a bunch of members from the Chicago Board of Education have decided to call it quits. Parents are scratching their heads, wondering what's going on behind the scenes and if there's any political meddling at play. The timing is pretty questionable since there's an importan

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Oct 06 2024TECHNOLOGY

Ride-Hailing Apps: Helping or Hurting Racial Equality?

In Chicago, researchers have been trying to figure out if ride-hailing apps like Uber and Lyft are helping or hurting Black passengers. The study looked at rides before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. They found that even though drivers might cancel on Black passengers more often, it doesn't really

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Oct 05 2024ENVIRONMENT

Asheville's Art Scene: After the Flood

The River Arts District in Asheville, North Carolina, has a long history of floods. A line on an old warehouse marks how high the water was in 1916. Hurricane Helene brought floodwaters even higher last week. This district is now a hub for art and culture, drawing tourists from all over. Many artist

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Oct 04 2024CRIME

A Mother's Desperate Act

Amanda Hovanec, a mother driven by the desire to control her children and keep them away from their father, Timothy, planned an extreme act. She saw herself as protecting them from an abusive partner, but her actions revealed deep psychological distress. Amanda used an animal tranquilizer, M-99, to

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Oct 04 2024ENVIRONMENT

How Weather Experts Are Conveying Climate Change

In a conversation about climate change, an expert shares his journey from predicting weather to conveying the reality of climate change. Over 15 years, he’s noticed that his wording has grown stronger and more certain about the climate crisis, highlighting the urgency for action globally. He observe

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Oct 04 2024ENVIRONMENT

Asheville's Hidden Truth: Floods in a Supposed Safe Haven

For years, Asheville, North Carolina, has been promoted as a safe haven from extreme weather. But Hurricane Helene recently showed that this isn't true at all. Asheville is actually very vulnerable to flooding because of its geography and climate history. The city sits in a spot where water can easi

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Oct 03 2024POLITICS

Understanding Women's Autonomy: A Shift in Melania Trump's Stance on Abortion Rights

Melania Trump has recently shared her views on abortion rights, a topic that has long been contentious. In a video posted online, she expressed support for women's autonomy and access to reproductive healthcare. This shift in stance is notable, as it contrasts with her husband Donald Trump's stance

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