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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Cyprus President Meets Biden: Talks on Gaza & Reunification

President Nikos Christodoulides of Cyprus paid a visit to the White House to meet with President Joe Biden. Their discussions covered a range of important topics. They talked about supporting Ukraine against Russia's actions, sending aid to Gaza, and improving energy security. President Biden recall

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

China Tells Car Makers to Pause EU Investments Over EV Tariffs

Chinese automakers are being advised to press the brakes on major investments in European countries that have backed new tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs). This decision comes as a response to the European Union's (EU) recent imposition of tariffs, which can reach up to 45. 3%, following a

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Oct 31 2024SPORTS

Yankees Fan’s Insensitive Taunt During Cancer Tribute

Imagine this: a night at the World Series, where fans are usually cheering and having a good time. But one Yankees fan decided to do something really unpleasant. During a special moment of silence to honor those who've fought cancer, this fan yelled at Freddie Freeman, a Dodgers player who lost his

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Oct 31 2024SPORTS

Yankees Ban Fans, Give Tickets to Cancer Patient After Fan Interference

The New York Yankees decided to ban two enthusiastic fans, Austin Capobianco and John Peter, from attending Game 5 of the World Series. The ban came after they snatched the ball from Mookie Betts' glove during a pop-out in Game 4. Instead of those fans, the team chose to give the tickets to a pediat

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Oct 31 2024CRIME

Ex-Outcome Health Analyst Sentenced to Probation for Fraud Scheme

Kathryn Choi, a former analyst at Outcome Health, has been sentenced to three years of probation and 200 hours of community service. This comes after she admitted her role in a massive fraud scheme at the Chicago-based company. Prosecutors claim the scheme, worth over $1 billion, involved lying abou

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

President Putin's Bodyguards Reveal Secrets Via Fitness App

Imagine this: you're a world leader with a high-security job. Your bodyguards are supposed to keep your whereabouts secret. But what if they accidentally revealed your location through a fitness app? That's exactly what happened to Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to a new investigation b

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Oct 31 2024POLITICS

Russia's Election Wishlist: Who's Next in the Oval Office?

Russian President Vladimir Putin was asked a curious question in September: Who does he prefer in the upcoming U. S. election, Donald Trump or Kamala Harris? Putin's response was a mix of sarcasm and subtle jabs. He revealed that while he favored the current U. S. president, Joe Biden, he'd now back

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Oct 31 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Black Ops 6: A Huge Hit, But How Big?

Black Ops 6 has taken the gaming world by storm, becoming the biggest Call of Duty launch yet. Microsoft and Activision are calling it the largest release in the series' history, based on player numbers, hours played, and matches played. But they're keeping the exact figures under wraps. "This is t

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Oct 31 2024SCIENCE

Animals and Alcohol: An Unexpected Wild Tale

Did you know that lions and tigers aren't the only ones who might enjoy a little tipple? It turns out, many animals in the wild are drawn to ethanol found naturally in plants. Scientists decided to dig into this topic by looking at a bunch of scientific papers and historical accounts. They found tha

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Oct 31 2024BUSINESS

Why Market Basket Sticks to Traditional Checkouts

Imagine stepping into a bustling grocery store, but instead of facing empty self-checkout kiosks, you're greeted by friendly faces ready to bag your items. That's the Market Basket experience. With no self-checkout options, this supermarket chain keeps the personal touch alive. Every time you visit,

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