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Oct 30 2024CRIME

Ex-President Duterte Admits to a ‘Death Squad’ in Davao

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte recently confirmed the existence of a ‘death squad’ during his time as mayor of Davao City. However, his accounts of who ran this squad were conflicting. Initially, he said it was led by police officers, but later claimed it was actually run by gangsters.

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Oct 29 2024CRIME

Louisiana Trooper Avoids Serious Charges in Fatal Arrest of Ronald Greene

A Louisiana state trooper, Kory York, recently avoided jail time by pleading no contest to a lesser charge in the 2019 death of Black motorist Ronald Greene. Initially facing severe charges like negligent homicide and malfeasance, York now faces a year of probation after agreeing to testify against

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Oct 29 2024BUSINESS

Bargain Meals Boost McDonald's US Sales, but Food Scare Looms

McDonald's saw a small boost in US sales during the third quarter, thanks to bargain-hunting customers who snapped up their $5 value meals. The company's quick thinking after a lackluster second quarter helped them win back some customers who were feeling the pinch of rising prices. However, that go

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

Weather Woes: How Rain and Snow Might Impact Voter Turnout in Key States

Next week's elections might face a unique challenge: bad weather. Voters in three crucial states—Michigan, Wisconsin, and Arizona—could be hit by snow and rain. These states are closely watched because they often decide who wins the presidential race. Early forecasts suggest that the northern areas

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Oct 29 2024TECHNOLOGY

Cloud Rivalry: Google vs. Microsoft in the Cloud War

Google and Microsoft are at odds once again, but this time the battleground is cloud services. Microsoft has accused Google of secretly financing groups that are criticizing their cloud business. In a blog post, Microsoft's deputy general counsel, Rima Alaily, outlined this claim, stating that Googl

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Oct 29 2024SPORTS

Meet Caoimhe Bray: The Youngest WBBL Player with a Bright Future

Fifteen-year-old Caoimhe Bray just made history in the Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL)! Hailing from the picturesque Hunter Region in New South Wales, Caoimhe was born with a natural talent for sports. She started playing cricket at just eight years old and has been impressing everyone ever since. He

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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

SpaceX's Dragon Returns NASA Astronauts After 7 Months in Space

Late on a Friday morning, SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico, marking the end of a seven-month stay on the International Space Station (ISS) for a group of American and Russian astronauts. This mission, known as Crew-8, included NASA astronauts Matthew Dominick, Michael B

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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

SpaceX Astronauts Lend Day in Gulf Splash Return

Imagine spending months in space traveling at extraordinary speeds—over 17, 500 miles per hour! The SpaceX Crew-8 team just experienced this adventure, returning to Earth after nearly eight months in space. However, their journey back had a little twist. Instead of directly heading to their Houston

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Oct 29 2024SCIENCE

Let's Talk About the Crew-8 Return to Earth

The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule, named "Endeavour, " splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico near Florida on Oct. 25, 2024, successfully ending the Crew-8 mission to the International Space Station (ISS). The mission lasted 235 days, just a bit longer than the typical six-month stay. After the splashdown

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Oct 29 2024POLITICS

A Growing Gathering: BRICS and Beyond

In the Russian city of Kazan, a significant meeting is taking place. Russian President Vladimir Putin is hosting leaders from China, India, and other countries, in what is known as the BRICS summit. This group initially included Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, but now also counts Ira

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