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Jan 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Mixing Phosphate Mining Waste: A Safety Solution

Have you ever thought about what happens to the waste left over from mining? Phosphate mining, in particular, generates a lot of waste, including tailings and waste rock. These are usually stored in dams, but these dams can be unsafe. Brazil has seen many dam ruptures, which is why finding better wa

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Dec 31 2024ENVIRONMENT

Avery County's Recovery Hits a Roadblock

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, Avery County is facing a new challenge. With bridges washed away, over 20 residents are cut off from emergency services. This mountainous county, home to 18, 000 people, has already seen 400 residents displaced and 120 homes destroyed or severely damaged. Recovery ef

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Dec 31 2024SPORTS

Vince Carter's NFL Dream: A Surprising Side Effect of NBA Talks

Vince Carter has had a remarkable year, from his Basketball Hall of Fame induction to his jersey retirement by the Toronto Raptors. But there's another exciting development—he's joined the ownership group of the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. While many might assume this was his long-time goal, Vince rev

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Dec 30 2024CRIME

Tragic Crash in Ethiopia: What We Should Know

In southern Ethiopia, a truck filled with passengers met a horrific end after it missed a bridge and plunged into a river. The accident, which happened in the Bona district, resulted in the death of at least 71 people, with only five survivors who are now in critical condition. The regional governme

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Dec 30 2024WEATHER

Storm Aftermath: Tornado Day in Fairfield County

You wouldn’t expect a Sunday morning to start like this, but Fairfield County was in for a surprise. The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that a tornado with winds exceeding 90 miles per hour touched down. The twister made its way through parts of the county, causing quite a ruckus. Since T

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Dec 30 2024WEATHER

Weather Alert Over: No Tornadoes in Lowcountry

The National Weather Service decided to lift the tornado watch for most counties in South Carolina, including those in the Lowcountry. This watch was initially set to last until 1 p. m. for Charleston, Berkeley, Dorchester, Colleton, Beaufort, Orangeburg, Hampton, Jasper, and Allendale Counties. The

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Dec 29 2024WEATHER

Storms Unleash Tornadoes in Houston: Damage and Tragedy

Houston's weather turned wild again on Saturday, December 28, with severe storms causing widespread damage and one tragic death. This marked the second occurrence of tornadoes in just three days. Meteorologists have reported nine tornadoes, and confirmation is awaited from the National Weather Servi

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Dec 29 2024WEATHER

Mississippi's Stormy Night: One Life Lost

Last night, Mississippi faced a brutal storm that unfortunately took at least one life. The Jackson metro area still saw rain falling, but the worst seems to be over. The severe weather warnings have expired, indicating the dangerous part of the storm has moved out. The storm brought a powerful lin

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Dec 29 2024WEATHER

Texas and Mississippi Hit by Tornadoes: 2 Dead, 6 Hurt

On Saturday, a series of tornadoes wreaked havoc in Texas and Mississippi, leaving two people dead and six others injured. In Texas, one person died in the Liverpool area, near Houston, and four more were injured. Brazoria County officials reported around 10 damaged homes, but the full extent of the

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Dec 29 2024WEATHER

Houston Faces Tornadoes: One Life Lost, Travel Chaos

A series of tornadoes swept through the Houston area on Saturday, claiming one life in Brazoria County and injuring four others. This severe weather event happened during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, causing major disruptions at Texas's major airports. John Lichter, a meteorologis

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