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Oct 05 2024BUSINESS

Port Strike Ends, Workers Win Big Pay Bump

After a 12-day strike that had consumers worried about shortages and inflation, dockworkers are heading back to work. The strike, which affected dozens of ports along the East and Gulf coasts, ended with a tentative agreement that will boost workers' pay significantly over the next six years. The t

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Oct 05 2024SPORTS

Who's Out, Who's In: Packers vs. Rams Game Day Decisions

As the Green Bay Packers prepare to face the Los Angeles Rams in Week 5, there are some big question marks hanging over key players. Cornerback Jaire Alexander, offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins, and several others are listed as questionable, while receivers Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs might not

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Oct 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Lady Gaga's Surprise in A Star Is Born

When Lady Gaga stepped into the spotlight for her role in "A Star Is Born," nobody expected what came next. The film, directed by Bradley Cooper, was already a huge deal, but it was Gaga who truly stole the show. She played Ally, an aspiring singer-songwriter, and let's just say she didn't hold back

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Oct 05 2024POLITICS

Melania's View on Abortion: A Split in Camp Trump?

Ever since Melania Trump, the former first lady, spoke out about her support for a woman's right to choose, people have been curious about how this might affect the upcoming election. Her stance is quite different from that of her husband, Donald Trump, who has taken credit for the Supreme Court's d

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Oct 05 2024ENVIRONMENT

Sloths in Hot Water: Can They Beat Climate Change?

You might think of sloths as lazy, but they're actually dealing with a big problem - climate change. These slow-moving animals from Central and South America are having trouble adapting to the world getting hotter. Their bodies are designed to save energy by not regulating their temperature like oth

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Oct 04 2024BUSINESS

Dockworkers' Strike Suspended: What It Means for the Economy and Elections

In a surprising turn of events, the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) has decided to pause their three-day strike involving 45,000 dockworkers on the East and Gulf coasts. This temporary suspension could potentially boost the US economy by avoiding shortages and price increases that mig

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Oct 04 2024TECHNOLOGY

TikTok: The Dance Continues

TikTok, a global social media sensation, is here to stay despite legal challenges. President Biden's recent law adds pressure, but TikTok's popularity and profitability make it difficult for the U.S. to ban. Past efforts during Trump's presidency failed. Now, TikTok might change ownership but keep i

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Oct 04 2024BUSINESS

AI's Future: Not as Scary as You Think!

You might have heard that AI is going to take over the job market. But hold on, one economist says we shouldn’t be too worried just yet. Daron Acemoglu thinks only about 5% of jobs will be replaced or heavily helped by AI in the next decade. So, is all this AI hype getting out of hand? Right now, A

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Oct 04 2024SCIENCE

Reviving Dinosaurs: A Real-World Jurassic Park?

Imagine if dinosaurs roamed the Earth again. That's what Ben Lamm, co-founder of Colossal, is thinking about. He's teaming up with My Octopus Teacher director James Reed to make a documentary on de-extinction technology. But is it a good idea? In Yellowstone National Park, wolves were reintroduced

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Oct 03 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Hidden Plastic in Our Makeup and Skincare

Ever thought about what's really in your makeup and skincare products? It turns out that microplastics might be hiding there, especially in leave-on items like moisturizers and lipsticks. You won't find these tiny plastics in rinse-off products like face scrubs anymore, as many countries have banned

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