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Oct 19 2024POLITICS

Kamala Harris' Plan to Boost Black Communities with Cannabis Legalization

Vice President Kamala Harris recently announced her support for federally legalizing cannabis. She believes this could help Black communities. Currently, some states have legalized cannabis, but it's still illegal at the federal level. Harris' plan, called the "Opportunity Agenda, " aims to hel

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Oct 18 2024WEATHER

Cooling Pacific Waters: What La Niña Means for the U. S.

This autumn, there's a good chance of a La Niña event hitting the Pacific. La Niña is like the cool cousin of El Niño, both part of a natural climate pattern called ENSO. During La Niña, sea temperatures in the Pacific drop below average, and this can change weather patterns all over the U.S. In th

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Oct 16 2024SPORTS

A Whale Watcher's 67-Day Ordeal at Sea

Mikhail Pichugin, a 45-year-old Russian whale watcher, recently shared the heart-wrenching details of his 67-day ordeal at sea. He was found drifting in an inflatable boat in the Sea of Okhotsk, near the Kamchatka peninsula. The boat carried the bodies of his brother, Sergey Pichugin, 49, and his ne

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Oct 15 2024CRIME

A Marine's Battle: Cash Seized, Justice Sought

Imagine a retired Marine, Stephen Lara, just trying to visit his daughters. Suddenly, his journey takes a wrong turn when Nevada police stop him and seize his entire life savings of $86,900. No crime was committed, but the officer suspected drug involvement. The money was sent off to the DEA for wha

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Oct 13 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's New Robotaxi: A Sleek, Affordable Ride?

Tesla recently unveiled its Cybercab robotaxi, a smaller, two-seater version of the Cybertruck. The big news? It might cost less than $30,000! But that's not all. Elon Musk also showed off a prototype of Tesla's Robovan, an electric, autonomous bus for crowded cities. While these new rides are excit

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Oct 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

Trapped in a Sub: My First Immersive Film on Apple Vision Pro

Imagine finding yourself locked in a World War II submarine. Not literally, but virtually, thanks to the Apple Vision Pro headset. The first scripted film, "Submerged," for this mixed reality device is a intense 17-minute experience. Created by Oscar-winning director Edward Berger, the film feels mo

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Oct 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Mario & Luigi's New Adventure: A Return to Familiar Ground

After years of waiting, Mario & Luigi fans can finally dive into a new adventure on the Switch. This latest game in the series, developed by Nintendo, brings back the fun RPG mechanics and platforming action that fans know and love. The game centers around the brothers working together in both explo

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Oct 09 2024CELEBRITIES

Riley Keough Opens Up About Mom Lisa Marie Presley’s Death

Actress Riley Keough recently spoke about her mother’s passing in an interview with Oprah Winfrey. The interview took place at Graceland and coincided with the release of Lisa Marie Presley’s posthumous memoir, From Here to the Great Unknown. Lisa Marie, the only child of Elvis Presley, died in Janu

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Oct 09 2024CELEBRITIES

Lisa Marie Presley's New Book Reveals Unique Way She Honored Her Late Son

Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of Elvis Presley, has revealed an intimate detail about how she dealt with the loss of her son, Benjamin Keough. In her new memoir, she shares that after Benjamin's death in 2020, she kept his body at home for two months. This was a period where she was struggling to

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Oct 09 2024SCIENCE

How Submarines Dive: The Magic of Ballast Tanks

Submarines are fascinating vessels that can disappear underwater, making them essential for naval defense. But how do they submerge without sinking? The secret lies in their ballast and trim tanks. These tanks are strategically placed between the outer and inner hulls, allowing submarines to control

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