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Oct 07 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin's Bright Future: Why Anthony Scaramucci is Bullish

Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of Skyridge Capital, is optimistic about Bitcoin's future. He believes several factors could push the cryptocurrency's price to $100,000 or even higher by the end of the year. Despite recent drops, Scaramucci sees a strong comeback ahead. One reason for Scaramucci's

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Oct 07 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood's Loan-Out Companies Get a New Lease on Life

Governor Gavin Newsom just signed a new law that's a big deal for Hollywood. It's all about those loan-out companies that actors, writers, and crew members use to get paid. These companies have been around for ages, letting creatives deduct some expenses from their taxes. But earlier this year, the

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Oct 06 2024ENVIRONMENT

"Heatwaves and Droughts: Getting Worse with Climate Change"

In the past decade, heatwaves that used to happen once every 10 years have now occurred 2.8 times in 10 years and are 2.2 degrees hotter on average. At the current global warming rate of 3.6 degrees, these heatwaves could strike 5.6 times over the same period and be 4.68 degrees hotter. This doesn't

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Oct 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Island Effect: How One Show's Success Trapped Its Stars

The sitcom "Gilligan's Island" may have been a lighthearted and comedic show, but its impact on the lives of its cast members was far from amusing. The show's massive success after its initial three-season run trapped its stars in a typecast that made it difficult for them to break free. The proble

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Oct 04 2024CRIME

Brooklyn Protest: What Happened and Why It Matters

In September, a subway shooting in Brooklyn sparked protests. One protester, Terrell Harper, tried to break into a police officer's home. This isn't the first time something like this has happened. But why does it keep happening? Some people think it's because it's too easy to find out personal info

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Oct 04 2024POLITICS

Understanding the Unspoken Rules: A Look into Massachusetts' Governance

The recent controversy surrounding the Massachusetts Board of Elementary and Secondary Education has highlighted a critical issue in governance - transparency. The state's attorney general office found that the board's chairperson, Craven, failed to provide sufficient notice of a panel discussion on

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Oct 04 2024POLITICS

Mauritius Gains Control, but Chagossians Still Wait for Their Say

In a big shift, Britain has decided to give up its control over the Chagos Islands. Now, Mauritius will be in charge of these islands. This deal is important because it keeps the Diego Garcia military base running for many years. But some people who were forced to leave these islands long ago feel l

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Oct 02 2024POLITICS

California Takes Action on Gas Prices: A New Approach

Lawmakers in California are trying to tackle the long-standing issue of sudden gas price hikes. They've proposed a new law that would require fuel refineries to keep a certain amount of gasoline in reserve. This is meant to make sure there’s enough supply, especially during summer when prices often

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Oct 02 2024EDUCATION

Heatwave Tragedy: A Mother's Fight for Change

In the scorching summer of California, something terrible happened. A 12-year-old boy named Yahushua Robinson died during a PE class at Canyon Lake Middle School. His mom, Janee, was also a teacher there and decided to keep her students indoors because it was so hot outside. Unfortunately, Yahushua'

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Sep 29 2024EDUCATION

School Funding Formula Under Fire

California's public education system is facing a major crisis due to the state's failure to comply with its education budget formula, Proposition 98. The formula, approved by voters in 1988, guarantees minimum funding amounts for California public schools and community colleges. However, Governor Ga

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