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Nov 05 2024WEATHER

Storm Rafael: A New Orleans and Caribbean Challenge

Tropical Storm Rafael, brewing in the Caribbean, is set to hit the southern edge of Louisiana by this Saturday. It's getting stronger and could become a hurricane by the time it reaches Cuba. Payton Malone, a New Orleans meteorologist, described it as a rare November hurricane in the Gulf. The stor

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Nov 05 2024SPORTS

Football Star Jason Kelce Apologizes After Confronting Fan

In a recent incident, retired Super Bowl champion Jason Kelce apologized after a heated exchange with a fan. The event took place outside a stadium where Penn State and Ohio State were playing. Kelce was there for ESPN's "College GameDay" as part of Pat McAfee’s Kicking Contest. A video shows a fan

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Nov 05 2024POLITICS

Counties to Watch on Election Night in Key States

Election night is all about watching the swing states, and within those states, certain counties hold the power to sway the presidential race. We'll start with Georgia, where Chattooga catches attention for its rural and evangelical communities. Cherokee and Forsyth, suburbs around Marietta, have se

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Nov 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Apollo 13: Real-Life Astronaut's Take on the Space Movie

In 1995, director Ron Howard brought the 1970 Apollo 13 mission to the big screen, starring Tom Hanks. This space drama tells the story of a spacecraft explosion that nearly ended the lives of three astronauts. But how accurate is the movie? Retired NASA astronaut Nicole Stott watched the film and s

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Nov 05 2024CRIME

Cop Who Shot Unarmed Man Found Guilty

A jury found a former police officer guilty of murder for shooting a Black man who was holding a cellphone and keys. The officer, Adam Coy, claimed he thought the man, Andre Hill, had a gun. But the jury didn't buy it. They saw the body cam footage showing Hill with a phone, and no threat. Coy's law

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Nov 05 2024FINANCE

What Happens to Stocks After a U. S. Election?

History shows that stocks usually go up after a U. S. presidential election. But don't expect a smooth ride right away. The day and week after the election, stocks often drop a bit. Don't worry, though, because they usually bounce back within a month. Let's look at some past elections. In 2020, the

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Nov 05 2024TECHNOLOGY

Watch Out, Devs: Malicious Codes on NPM

Ever heard of sneaky hackers trying to trick you? That’s what’s happening on NPM, a popular site for sharing code. Hackers are uploading hundreds of fake packages, trying to fool developers into downloading malware. These fake packages have names that look like real ones, such as Puppeteer and Bignu

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Moldova Stands Firm: Sandu Wins Again

This weekend, Moldova turned a new page. The country's pro-Western incumbent, Maia Sandu, won the presidential runoff by a clear margin. With over 99% of votes counted, Sandu snagged 55. 4%, while her Russia-backed opponent, Alexandr Stoianoglo, got 44. 6%. This victory comes after neither candidate

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Poll Paint: Ohio Presidential and Senate Races Unveiled

A recent poll from the University of Akron Bliss Institute reveals some surprising insights about the upcoming presidential and Senate races in Ohio. The study, conducted between September 12 and October 24, involved over 1, 200 registered voters, offering a detailed glimpse into voter opinions with

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Nov 04 2024POLITICS

Election Nights' Key Battlegrounds: What They Tell Us

Election Night is when votes are counted, and everyone's eyes are on specific races that might show which party will control the House. Let's dive into some districts that could hint at the overall results. Virginia has two spots worth watching—the 2nd and 7th Districts. They're competitive and cou

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