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Oct 31 2024ENVIRONMENT

A Pastor's Farm: From Health to Climate Activism

Rev. Richard Joyner didn't always see himself as a farmer. Growing up in rural North Carolina, he watched his father, a talented sharecropper, get cheated by landowners. This left a bad taste. After joining the army and becoming a chaplain, Joyner took over a small church in Conetoe, a town with no

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Virginia's Voter Purge: Supreme Court Gives Green Light

In a quick move, the Supreme Court's conservative justices let Virginia continue its voter registration purge. This comes after a federal judge found the state illegally removed over 1, 600 voters in the last two months. Virginia says it's targeting non-citizens, but critics worry that American citi

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Oct 30 2024EDUCATION

Boosting Malaysia's Digital Future: TM One & MOE Team Up

You might wonder, what's the big deal about digital skills? Well, TM One and the Ministry of Education (MOE) think it's super important. They've joined forces to give students and teachers in vocational colleges and secondary schools a digital makeover. This isn't your average tech class; we're talk

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Oct 30 2024FINANCE

New Tech Lead at Maybank: Meet Giorgio Migliarina

Maybank has a new tech boss! His name is Giorgio Migliarina, and he's stepping into the role of Group Chief Technology and Digital Officer come November 1, 2024. His job? To make sure all of Maybank's systems are resilient and robust, and to plan the bank's tech strategy for the future. He'll also w

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Oct 30 2024BUSINESS

ASCAP and SACEM Team Up for Global Music Licensing

In a surprising move, two big music licensing companies, ASCAP and SACEM, have joined forces to strengthen their reach and capabilities. This new alliance will let them work together to collect money from streaming services in more countries around the world, especially in Europe, the Middle East, A

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Oct 30 2024LIFESTYLE

Build Your Dream Remote Control Car at Ridemakerz

Hey, have you started your Christmas shopping yet? With just 56 days left, time’s running out! If you're in Central Minnesota and haven’t visited Mall of America in a while, you might have missed something awesome. There’s a unique store called Ridemakerz where you can create your own remote control

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Georgia's Big Decision: West or East?

In just a few days, Georgia will choose its next parliament. The stakes are high because it could decide the country's future: closer to the West or more aligned with Russia. Polls suggest that people might be ready for a shift. Groups wanting to join NATO and the EU seem to be leading. But the ruli

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Oct 30 2024TECHNOLOGY

Fast Charge on the Go: Anker’s 2-Port Car Charger is a Steal at $13. 59

Ever needed to charge two devices on the road? Anker’s got you covered with their 2-port USB-C car charger, now discounted to $13. 59 on Amazon. This isn't just a good deal, it’s the lowest price this charger has ever seen! While it recently cost $16. 99, the current price is saving you a few bucks.

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Georgian Election: What Went Down and What It Means

Let's talk about the recent election in Georgia. The ruling party, Georgian Dream, was declared the winner with 54% of the votes. But here’s the thing—some people are saying this wasn’t a fair fight. Opposition channels had different numbers, suggesting they won. The president even called it a "robb

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Oct 30 2024TECHNOLOGY

Polestar EVs Now Charge at Tesla Stations in North America

Polestar EV owners in North America have exciting news. The company has announced that their cars can now use the Tesla Supercharger network across the US and Canada. Starting today, owners can purchase an adapter from any Polestar Service Point to make this happen. This $230 adapter will be deliver

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