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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

US Bombs Houthi Weapons in Yemen with Stealth Jets

The United States launched an airstrike in Yemen on Wednesday night, targeting Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin confirmed that five underground weapons storage facilities were hit using B-2 Spirit stealth bombers. These facilities held advanced weapons used to attack militar

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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

Georgia’s Fani Willis Asks Court to Reinstate Charges Against Trump in 2020 Election Case

Georgia's Fulton County District Attorney, Fani Willis, is appealing to the state's Court of Appeals to bring back three charges against former President Donald Trump. These charges are part of the broader case alleging Trump and his allies tried to interfere with the 2020 election results. The appe

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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

US Airstrikes Hit Yemen's Houthis

On Wednesday evening, the US military struck Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The attacks targeted underground storage facilities filled with advanced weapons. These weapons were used to target ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. This time, the US used B-2 bombers, which are much larger and ca

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Oct 17 2024POLITICS

Georgia Votes: Judge Strikes Down Controversial Election Rules

In Georgia, a judge has struck down some new election rules passed by Donald Trump allies. These rules were seen as controversial because they might have caused issues in the critical swing state. One rule wanted county election officials to check election results before certifying them. Another rul

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Oct 17 2024BUSINESS

Sell Your Tech Idea: Tips from Business Leaders

Convincing business leaders to fund your tech project can be tough. You need to show how your idea helps the company and solves problems for staff. Get clear on your message and tailor it to who you're talking to. Make your point with visuals or by showing real benefits. Don't forget, keeping it sim

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Georgia Sets Early Voting Records: What Does It Mean?

Georgia kicked off early voting with a bang, shattering records set in the 2020 election. By 2 p.m. on the first day, over 187,000 votes were cast, surpassing the 136,000 votes from the same day four years ago. The secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, predicted a strong turnout. The Peach State i

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Judge Hits Pause on Georgia Hand-Count Ballot Rule

In recent news, a Georgia judge stopped a new rule that would've made counties manually count ballots, criticizing state officials for rushing it close to Election Day. Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney pointed out that there were no trained staff, no guidelines for write-in ballots

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Oct 16 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Victoria's Secret 2024 Show: A Mixed Bag of Inclusion

The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show made a comeback after six years, promising to reflect the diversity of today. But where was the inclusivity that we were hoping for? While they did feature two trans models, Alex Consani and Valentina Sampaio, the majority of the models were still thin, just like t

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Oct 16 2024HEALTH

Helping Older Adults: Medicare Plans To Step In

Did you know that taking care of elderly or sick loved ones can cost a fortune? Just ask Sharon Zimmer from Wisconsin. She’s been caring for her husband, Chuck, who has Alzheimer's and dementia, since 2018. The costs are skyrocketing, and it's putting a big strain on families like hers. Sharon had t

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Oct 16 2024POLITICS

Georgia Sees Massive Voter Turnout on Day One of Early Voting

On Tuesday, Georgia made history with a record-breaking number of voters hitting the polls on the first day of early voting. Officials reported over 300,000 ballots cast, easily surpassing the previous record from 2020, which was a little over 136,000 votes. This surge in voter turnout is fascinatin

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