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Nov 05 2024SCIENCE

Space Mission Brings Holiday Cheer and Wooden Satellite to Space Station

A SpaceX rocket took off from Florida on a Monday evening, carrying an unpiloted Dragon cargo ship. This ship is headed to the International Space Station (ISS) with essentials like food, supplies, and even some holiday treats for the crew. The launch happened from the historic Pad 39A at Kennedy Sp

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Nov 05 2024SPORTS

Jason Kelce Speaks Out After Clash with Fan

Jason Kelce, known for his NFL career and podcast, has finally opened up about an incident where he smashed a fan's phone at Penn State. On ESPN’s Monday Night Countdown, he shared his thoughts but stopped short of a full apology. Kelce expressed regret for his actions, stating he reacted with hate

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Soldiers Ready as U. S. Prepares for Contentious Election Day

As the 2024 U. S. presidential election approaches, many states have put their National Guard troops on standby or activated them. Around 18 states and Washington, D. C. , have taken this step, making a total of nearly 800 service members ready for duty. These soldiers include cyber specialists and

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Nov 05 2024SPORTS

Kelce's Response: When Fans Go Too Far

Penn State Police are looking into a heated exchange between former NFL player Jason Kelce and a fan. The incident, caught on video, shows Kelce smashing the phone of a fan who used a homophobic slur against his brother. The fan had been heckling Kelce, who was in State College for ESPN's "College G

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Nov 04 2024SCIENCE

SpaceX Launch: NASA Invites You to Join Virtually

NASA has decided to let us join in the excitement of their next SpaceX mission to the International Space Station. You can watch the launch live from the comfort of your home. On Monday, SpaceX will blast off from Florida's Kennedy Space Center, carrying essential supplies and unique experiments to

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Nov 04 2024SCIENCE

Three Chinese Astronauts Land Back on Earth After Space Mission

Early Monday morning, three astronauts from China safely returned to Earth after spending half a year on their country's Tiangong space station. Their capsule, slowed by a parachute, touched down in Inner Mongolia at around 1:24 a. m. The landing site was marked by a waving Chinese flag. China's Ti

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Nov 03 2024HEALTH

Catching Dementia Early: Signs to Spot Before Memory Loss

Did you know that dementia can show up in ways other than just forgetting things? A doctor from Broadgate General Practice recently talked about this. Dementia is a condition that affects how your brain works over time. It can mess with your memory, reasoning, speech, and even how you feel. In the U

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Nov 03 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Squirrel That United New York: A Tale of Love and Loss

Meet Mark Longo, a man who loved his pet squirrel, P’nut, more than anything. Last Saturday, Mark took to TikTok with his wife, tears streaming down their faces. They were heartbroken over P’nut’s untimely death at the hands of New York State officials. "I’m angry, I’m sad, I’m disgusted, " Mark sai

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Nov 03 2024POLITICS

Who's Ahead in the Swing States?

In the final days before the election, a poll by Siena College and The New York Times has shown some interesting shifts in the swing states. Kamala Harris is leading Donald Trump in Nevada, North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Georgia. But Trump is ahead in Arizona. The poll, released on Sunday, surveyed

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Nov 03 2024ENVIRONMENT

Amazon's Soy Shield Crumbles: What's Next?

In a surprising turn, the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso has passed a new law that chisels away at the Soy Moratorium, a deal aimed at curbing Amazon deforestation. This agreement, hatched in 2006 after a Greenpeace investigation linked soy to illegal deforestation, had big companies like Cargill, B

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