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Elon Musk's Million Dollar Giveaway: A Legal Question

October 21, 2024

Elon Musk, known for his innovative projects, kicked off a buzz recently with his plan to reward swing state voters with daily $1 million prizes. The goal is to encourage support for the First and Second Amendments. Registered voters in key swing states can sign a petition to win big bucks every day

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Cubans Face Long Blackout and Protests

October 21, 2024

In Havana, people were getting restless. It had been four days without electricity, and Hurricane Oscar was just making things worse. The power plant failure on Friday had caused a major blackout, leaving people with no light, no water, and a lot of spoiled food. Some took to the streets, banging po

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Eye on the Tropics: Hurricane Oscar Hits Great Inagua Island

October 20, 2024

In the early hours of Sunday, Hurricane Oscar blew ashore on Great Inagua Island, according to the National Hurricane Center. With maximum sustained winds of 80 mph and a central pressure of 988, Oscar is a force to reckon with. The storm has set off hurricane warnings for the Turks and Caicos Islan

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Cuba in the Dark: Again and Again

October 20, 2024

Imagine living in a place where turning on a light or switching on your fridge isn't as simple as flipping a switch. That's the reality for Cuba's 10 million people right now. The island's electrical grid has failed twice in just over a day, leaving Havana and other cities in darkness. The first bla

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Cuba's Power Struggle: A Nation in the Dark

October 19, 2024

Imagine waking up to a world without power, food spoiling, and water taps dry as a bone. That's what Cubans faced again on Saturday morning when the national power grid failed for the second time in as many days. It's like the country hit the 'reset' button on a massive scale. Just hours before, off

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Cuban Slams Trump's Tariffs at Harris Rally; Musk Tours PA

October 18, 2024

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban took a jab at Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump during a campaign rally for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. Speaking in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Cuban mocked Trump's tariff proposals, suggesting the former president doesn't grasp his own tax ideas. "I've lea

celebrities

DJ Shaq: The Unexpected Side Hustle

October 10, 2024

Shaquille O’Neal, the NBA legend, has a unique side gig. He's a DJ, known as DJ Diesel. Recently, Mark Cuban, a big shot in business and NBA team ownership, thought Shaq was making a fortune from this hobby. He was wrong. Cuban, who used to be a DJ himself, believed that Shaq’s DJing gigs at big eve

sports

The Maverick Mindset: How Mark Cuban Outsmarted the Competition in the 2017 NBA Draft

September 19, 2024

The Mavericks' determination and focus paid off, as they selected Dennis Smith Jr. with the No. 9 overall pick. The team's coach, Rick Carlisle, praised the atmosphere in the draft room, saying, "It was a special moment. The guys were all pumped up and excited."

entertainment

Unlocking Africa's Screen Industries: The Rise of New Funds and Finance Models

September 15, 2024

The screen industries in Africa are on the cusp of a revolution, with new funds and finance models emerging to support the growth of local content production. However, the path forward is not without its challenges. Despite the optimism that permeates the industry, many producers remain frustrated w

science

Rhode Island Life Science Hub: A Slow-Moving Start or a Deliberate Strategy?

August 28, 2024

Rhode Island's Life Science Hub, the state's latest effort to boost its life sciences industry, has hit a speed bump. The Hub's board recently postponed a vote on the development of a publicly funded startup space in Providence, citing 'in-the-weeds details' as the main hurdle. This decision comes