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Rainy Halloween: Weather Watch for Trick-or-Treaters

October 31, 2024

It's been dry for a while, but get ready for a wet Halloween! After a month without rain, showers and thunderstorms are expected. Tonight will be breezy with temperatures around 70 degrees. Tomorrow will be warm and partly sunny, with a chance of spotty showers in the afternoon. Halloween might star

entertainment

Robert Downey Jr. Wants to Sue Future Executives for AI Replicas

October 30, 2024

Robert Downey Jr. , the actor who famously played Iron Man in the Marvel movies, has a strong stance against AI replicas of his character. He recently shared on the "On With Kara Swisher" podcast that he plans to take legal action against any future executives who use AI to create a version of him.

weather

Unusual Warmth and Little Rain for Columbia's October

October 30, 2024

Columbia has seen barely any rain this month, with only a hint of moisture recorded so far. If this dry trend continues, October could set a new record as the driest month ever. The last time the city experienced significant rain was way back on September 27, thanks to Hurricane Helene. The weather

entertainment

New Police Drama 'On Call' Hits Prime Video with Lori Loughlin

October 30, 2024

Get ready for a fresh perspective on policing! Prime Video is launching a new series called 'On Call' on January 9. All eight episodes will be available at once, streaming in over 240 countries. The show, co-created by Tim Walsh and Elliot Wolf, follows a veteran cop and rookie teaming up in Long Be

business

Google's Workers Speak Up Against Silencing

October 30, 2024

A union for Google employees is calling out the tech giant for muzzling workers. This comes after a court ruled Google has an unfair advantage in online search. Google's top brass told staff to keep quiet about the case. The Alphabet Workers Union thinks this is against the law. They say Google is t

business

AI Growth: A Casual Look at Some Favorite Stocks

October 30, 2024

You've probably heard a lot about AI stocks this year. They've been doing really well, and UBS thinks there's still a lot of room to grow. Let's start with Nvidia, a big name in chips. This year alone, it's gone up by almost 186%! That's way more than the S&P 500's rise of 22% in 2024. UBS says we'r

crime

Shakeup in Young Thug Trial: Co-defendant Pleads Guilty

October 30, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, a co-defendant in the lengthy racketeering and gun conspiracy trial against Atlanta rapper Young Thug has agreed to a plea deal. Quamarvious Nichols, aged 29, changed his plea to guilty for conspiracy to violate Georgia's RICO statute. In exchange, prosecutors agreed

politics

Ukraine's Iconic Derzhprom Building Hit by Russian Strike

October 30, 2024

In a sudden and destructive attack, Russia hit Ukraine's historic Derzhprom building in Kharkiv with a guided bomb on Monday night. This iconic structure, built in the 1920s, is a celebrated landmark and a prime example of Soviet-era constructivist architecture. The strike left six people injured, a

politics

Why Young Men Under 30 Are Turning to Trump in 2024

October 30, 2024

Young men under the age of 30 are increasingly drawn to Donald Trump's campaign in 2024. According to recent polls, these voters have shifted significantly towards the Republican party over the past four years. Inflation, immigration, and economic concerns are some of the key reasons why young men a

entertainment

Truth or Lie: 'Grey’s Anatomy' Stars React to Fake Cancer Scandal

October 30, 2024

Two stars from the hit show "Grey’s Anatomy" recently discussed the shocking story of Elisabeth Finch, a former writer and producer who faked her cancer diagnosis. Jessica Capshaw and Camilla Luddington, who play Arizona Robbins and Jo Wilson respectively, shared their thoughts in a podcast episode.