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Oct 25 2024TECHNOLOGY

Rocket Revival: A Second Chance for Antares

Ever heard of the Antares rocket? It's not as famous as some others, but it has an interesting past. Ten years ago, an Antares rocket crashed just seconds after liftoff in Virginia. The blast was so strong, it shook the ground. Now, companies like Northrop Grumman and Firefly Aerospace are working o

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Oct 25 2024CELEBRITIES

Kamala Harris' Love Life: Before and After Politics

Before Kamala Harris became a prominent figure in politics, she had a love life like anyone else. At 60, she’s married to Douglas Emhoff, but let's look back at her dating history. Back in the 1990s, when Kamala was 29 and a budding lawyer, she dated San Francisco mayor Willie Brown, who was 60 at

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Oct 24 2024HEALTH

Breast Cancer: Why Early Detection Matters

Did you know breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in women? The American Cancer Society shares that by the time a woman turns 50, there's a chance one in 50 might have developed invasive breast cancer. This is why regular screening is so important. Mayo Clinic advises that wo

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Oct 23 2024LIFESTYLE

Mysterious Rumors: Is Barrio Logan's Las Cuatro Milpas Really Closing After 91 Years?

San Diegans were buzzing on social media after a blog post claimed that Las Cuatro Milpas, an old-fashioned Mexican restaurant in Barrio Logan, was shutting down after 91 years. The rumor even suggested the building was sold to a nearby church. But the restaurant quickly set the record straight on I

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Oct 22 2024CRIME

The Chilling Truth: A Game Show's Dark Secret

Imagine this: a popular dating game show in the 60s and 70s, where hopeful bachelorettes chose their dream date from three mystery men. This was the scenario for a terrifying crime hidden in plain sight. Rodney Alcala, a contestant in 1978, had already done horrifying things. He was a photographer w

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Oct 21 2024POLITICS

Indigenous Senator’s Strong Message to King Charles: Demanding Land and Recognition

In Canberra, Australia, King Charles III recently visited Parliament House to meet leaders, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. During his speech, the King acknowledged Australia’s First Nations people, highlighting their rich history on the land before British settlers arrived over 230 years

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Oct 20 2024POLITICS

Reparations: A Divisive Debate

You might have heard the word "reparations" thrown around lately. It’s a big topic, especially among some Caribbean people. But what does it really mean? In simple terms, it's about money – people wanting Britain to pay for things that happened long ago. Take David Lammy, for instance. He once said

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Oct 18 2024SPORTS

Nate Thurmond's Record-Breaking Night

On October 18, 1974, Nate Thurmond became the first player in NBA history to record a quadruple-double. This incredible feat happened in his debut game with the Chicago Bulls. Thurmond scored 22 points, grabbed 14 rebounds, dished out 13 assists, and blocked 12 shots. This performance helped the Bul

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Oct 18 2024SCIENCE

Ancient Chinese Tomb Raises Questions About Early Kings

Imagine a journey back in time to over 5, 000 years ago in central China. Archaeologists have stumbled upon an impressive tomb in the city of Yongcheng, Henan province. They believe this tomb might have belonged to an early king from a prehistoric society. The Wangzhuang ruins, where the tomb was fo

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Oct 17 2024SPORTS

The Day Boston Finally Won Big

Imagine a young man, a Red Sox fan, standing waist-deep in the Charles River. This isn't just any day—it's October 30, 2004. Three days earlier, the Red Sox had won the World Series, their first in 86 years. This photo, taken by Stan Grossfeld, shows a moment of pure joy and relief. Everyone in New

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