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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Russian Troops Advance as Ukraine Faces Manpower Issues

Russian forces have been making small gains along a vast front line in the ongoing war with Ukraine. According to the latest reports from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Russian troops have moved south and southeast of Pokrovsk, a crucial logistics hub in the Donetsk region. Videos and geo

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

North Carolina 2024: Voting, Results, and How to Keep Up

The 2024 General Election in North Carolina is coming up, and voters need to know what to expect. Polls will close at 7:30 PM, and anyone still in line by then can cast their vote. But how can you keep tabs on the results as they come in? There are several ways to stay informed. An interactive map

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

How News Teams Pick the President - Trust the Process

Election night is excitement time! Imagining all those votes being counted while you watch the results come in on TV or online. But how exactly do news organizations say who wins? They’ve got a secret squad called “decision desks” that use data, math, and talking to voters to figure it out. In fact,

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Why Pennsylvania’s Election Results Might Take Time Again

Pennsylvania’s election results aren’t likely to be known right away on election night. This is due to the state’s unique voting laws. Here’s why it might take some time to get the final results. Under the U. S. Constitution, states run their own elections. Pennsylvania, for one, has rules that can

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Nov 06 2024HEALTH

Diabetes and Your Eyes: What You Need to Know

Did you know that people with diabetes can have eye problems? One of the biggest issues is called diabetic retinopathy. This happens when high blood sugar levels damage the blood vessels in the back of the eye, called the retina. The scarier part is that you might not even notice anything wrong unti

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Nov 05 2024CELEBRITIES

Quincy Jones' Billions: A Family Fortune in the Making

Legendary record producer Quincy Jones has passed away at age 91. He was known for producing Michael Jackson’s hit album 'Thriller', and collaborating with other big names like Frank Sinatra and Diana Ross. Throughout his career, Jones made history as a jazz musician, record producer, and film compo

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Nov 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Tyka Nelson: A Life of Music and Loss

Tyka Nelson, Prince's sister and a accomplished singer in her own right, has passed away at the age of 64. Her family confirmed the news to The Star Tribune, with no further details on the cause of death. Known as Prince's only full sibling, Tyka shared a deep connection with her famous brother. She

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Nov 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Irish Actor Barry Keoghan Talks Back to Online Bullies

Irish actor Barry Keoghan has spoken out against online trolls who make nasty comments about his parenting. In a recent podcast interview, Keoghan said these comments make him feel sick and angry. He shares a 2-year-old son named Brando with his ex-partner, and he thinks people shouldn't judge him a

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Nov 05 2024BUSINESS

Top Events for Black Professionals in November: Boost Your Career!

As November nears, it's a prime time for Black professionals to make big career moves. With companies preparing for 2025, these seven top-notch conferences offer chances to learn, connect, and shine. Let's start with Houston's AfroTech Conference (Nov 13-16). This is the largest Black tech gatherin

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Nov 05 2024SCIENCE

NASA to Restart Spacewalks in 2025 After Spacesuit Repairs

In 2025, NASA plans to resume spacewalks on the International Space Station (ISS) after dealing with a leaky spacesuit issue that paused activities in June. The leak happened when astronaut Tracy Dyson encountered coolant problems just before starting a spacewalk. NASA's Bill Spetch mentioned that t

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