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Oct 03 2024ENTERTAINMENT

The Unseen Side of Ron Hale

Ron Hale was a man known for his quiet determination. Born in a small town, he didn’t let his humble beginnings define him. He dreamed big and worked hard to turn those dreams into reality. His journey wasn’t always easy, but he never gave up. One of the things that set Ron apart was his ability to

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Oct 03 2024GENERAL

Vice President Harris and Liz Cheney to make battleground state stop at the birthplace of the GOP

CNN — Republican former Rep. Liz Cheney will campaign with Vice President Kamala Harris in Wisconsin on Thursday, touting her endorsement of the Democratic presidential nominee in the crucial battleground state, a senior campaign official told CNN. The campaign event marks the latest effort from the

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Oct 03 2024BUSINESS

NVDA, LEVI, EVGO and more

The companies making headlines before the bell include Wolfspeed, Nvidia, Hims & Hers Health, EVgo, Levi Strauss, Constellation Brands, and Stellantis. Here is a breakdown of the news: Wolfspeed: The semiconductor stock fell nearly 5% after Mizuho downgraded it to underperform from neutral, citing

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Oct 03 2024NATION

Tennessee investigating plastics factory after workers trapped by Hurricane Helene floods died or went missing

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating allegations against an Erwin plastics factory where several workers died and some went missing after they were swept away by floodwaters from Hurricane Helene. The allegations involve Impact Plastics, where workers reported being denied the chan

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Oct 03 2024NATION

TechCrunch 2. 0: A New Era of Journalism

Sometimes, you have to start from scratch to make something amazing. Sometimes, you already have most of the ingredients, but you have to do some improvising to make the thing sing. Until today, TechCrunch was in the latter camp. Top reporters who know how to get to the bottom of a story? Check. Mus

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Oct 03 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Joanne Kelly's Story: Living in R. Kelly's Shadow

Imagine having a famous dad, but not the good kind of famous. That’s Joanne Kelly’s life. She’s 26 now and has finally found her voice in a new documentary called "R Kelly's Karma: A Daughter's Journey." This isn’t just any story – it’s raw, emotional, and real. Joanne shares some heavy secrets tha

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Oct 03 2024BUSINESS

OpenAI's Rapid Rise and What’s Next for AI

Artificial intelligence company OpenAI has just wrapped up a funding round, hitting a staggering $157 billion valuation. This milestone is thanks to $6.6 billion from investors like Thrive Capital, Microsoft, Nvidia, and SoftBank. The secret sauce? ChatGPT, launched in late 2022, which has taken gen

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Oct 03 2024POLITICS

Harold Daggett and the Port Workers' Strike: What You Need to Know

Harold J. Daggett, president of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), has contributed to both Democratic and Republican political campaigns. With a salary of $728,000 and properties valued at over $3 million, his net worth remains undisclosed but indicates considerable wealth. Daggett'

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Oct 03 2024BUSINESS

Shoppers Go Wild in Houston: What's Up with All the Empty Shelves?

Ever seen people rushing to stores and grabbing all the toilet paper and water they can find? That’s exactly what happened in Houston recently. But why? Well, some big ports are closed, and that’s messing up supply chains. People got scared there wouldn’t be enough stuff like toilet paper or water,

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Oct 03 2024ENVIRONMENT

Swannanoa's Recovery: A Community United

Imagine a tiny mountain town, 20 miles east of Asheville, suddenly turned upside down. Hurricane Helene brought devastation to Swannanoa, with floodwaters reaching heights of at least 10 feet in some spots. The Whitson Avenue Bridge, which crosses the Swannanoa River, collapsed under the sudden down

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