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Oct 15 2024SCIENCE

Hawaii's Nighttime Comet Party: Don't Miss It!

Imagine this: Hawaii just had an amazing nighttime party, but it wasn't with people—it was with a comet! Last weekend, Hawaiian skywatchers got to see something super special. Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS is on its way back, and it came really close to Earth, around 44 million miles. NASA says it'll be v

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Oct 15 2024BUSINESS

Walgreens: Shutting Down Stores to Boost Earnings

Walgreens, a well-known drugstore chain, has decided to close 1,200 stores over the next three years. This strategic move is part of the company's efforts to save money and improve its bottom line. Among these closures, 500 stores will shut down by the end of 2025. The company believes this will hel

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Oct 15 2024BUSINESS

Walgreens to Shut Down 1,200 Stores: A Glimpse into the Struggles of Drugstore Chains

Walgreens, a well-known drug store chain, is set to close around 1,200 of its locations by 2027. This move is a response to the challenges they're facing from online competitors and a drop in prescription drug payments. In the next year alone, about 500 stores will close, which is a big jump from th

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Oct 15 2024BUSINESS

Walgreens to Close Doors: 1,200 Stores Shutting Down by 2025

Imagine walking into your local Walgreens store and finding it closed. That's what will happen to 1,200 Walgreens stores across the country by 2025. Why? The company wants to save $1 billion. High inflation and low drug reimbursements are hurting their profits. This year, Walgreens' stock hit a 30-y

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Oct 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Lost at Sea: A Russian Man's Incredible 67-Day Journey

Imagine being stranded at sea for over two months in an inflatable boat. That’s exactly what happened to Mikhail Pichugin, a 45-year-old Russian man who set off for a whale-watching trip with his brother and nephew. Things took a tragic turn when their engine failed. The trip to the Shantar Islands

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Oct 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Spies on the Run: 'Slow Horses' Gets Sixth Season on AppleTV+

Fans of the quirky spy series "Slow Horses" can look forward to more adventures. Apple TV+ has greenlit a sixth season for the show, which is based on Mick Herron's popular novels. Gary Oldman reprises his role as Jackson Lamb, the gruff leader of a ragtag MI5 team dubbed the "slow horses." This sea

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Oct 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

Pixel 9's Top Features: Underwater Photos and More!

Google is rolling out its October 2024 Pixel Drop with the launch of Android 15. This update brings new features to all Pixel devices, with some Pixel 9 perks trickling down to older models. The Pixel 9 boasts an exciting new Gemini Extension. It lets you find info saved in screenshots using voice

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Oct 15 2024WEATHER

Pinellas County's Hurricane Milton Update: Power, Water, and Recovery

Pinellas County is still feeling the effects of Hurricane Milton, with fuel shortages, long gas lines, and piles of debris lining the streets. But there's good news too! The city of St. Petersburg and nearby areas have lifted their boil water notices. This means the water is safe to drink again afte

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Oct 15 2024POLITICS

China's Giant Coast Guard Ship Joins War Games near Taiwan

On Monday, China added a special touch to its military exercises near Taiwan. For the first time, one of its massive coast guard ships, known as a "monster ship," joined the drills. This ship, with the hull number 2901, is the largest coast guard vessel in the world, weighing in at 12,000 tons. The

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Oct 14 2024HEALTH

Many Adults Think They Have Undiagnosed ADHD

A survey by Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center found that one in four American adults believe they might have undiagnosed attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). This mental health condition is often associated with children, usually boys, who struggle with focus at school. However

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