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Taiwan Driver's Close Call with Typhoon Kong-rey

November 2, 2024

Imagine being trapped in your car with a huge tree smashed onto the roof. That's exactly what happened to a Taiwanese ride-hailing driver, Song Zi-jie, during Typhoon Kong-rey. He had just finished a ride in Taipei and stopped at a red light when the tree crashed down. He was lucky to escape without

technology

Boost Your PC with Samsung 990 PRO or Crucial P3 Plus SSDs and AMD's Ryzen 9 7900X Bundle

November 2, 2024

Are you looking to give your PC a speed boost? Check out the deal on Amazon where you can snag a 4TB SSD along with a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 7900X CPU and motherboard bundle. Both the Samsung 990 PRO and Crucial P3 Plus SSDs are 35% off, perfect for upgrading your storage. The MSI MAG B650 Tomahawk Wi

business

Amazon Workers Push Back on Office Mandate, Want More Data

November 2, 2024

It seems like Amazon employees aren't too happy with their bosses’ decision to make everyone come back to the office five days a week. Over 500 of them even wrote a letter to one of the top executives, saying they want real data to back up this change, not just vague observations. Until recently, Am

politics

Fake Georgia Voter Video Linked to Russia

November 2, 2024

In the days leading up to the U. S. election, a video supposedly showing voter fraud in Georgia was exposed as fake by the FBI and other federal agencies. They linked the video to "Russian influence actors, " indicating an ongoing effort to undermine trust in the election process. This isn't the fir

environment

Volunteers Band Together After Floods Devastate Spanish Town

November 2, 2024

In the small town of Chiva, Spain, volunteers roll up their sleeves and dive into the mud. They're cleaning up after powerful flash floods that struck the region, leaving behind a trail of destruction and at least 205 lives lost. Alicia Montero, a local, is one of many who never imagined their town

crime

Florida Shooting: Halloween Night Turns Deadly

November 2, 2024

Imagine celebrating Halloween in downtown Orlando, surrounded by friends, and suddenly, a gunshot rings out. A 17-year-old suspect turned a joyful event into a tragic nightmare. The footage from surveillance cameras showed the crowds near East Central Boulevard and North Orange Avenue when the unthi

entertainment

Magical Showdown: Agatha's Finale Pulls in Viewers

November 2, 2024

"Agatha All Along" wrapped up with a bang on Disney+, drawing in a big crowd for its final episodes. The series saw a significant jump in viewers, with 4. 6 million tuning in for Episode 8 and 3. 9 million for Episode 9, just one day after they were released. That's a nice boost compared to the firs

community

Halloween Fun on Prospect: A Safe Trick-or-Treating Event

November 2, 2024

You know those old movies where trick-or-treating is dangerous? Well, the Prospect Business Association wanted to change that in real life. They organized a special event called Trunk or Treat, right next to Linwood Sun Fresh Market. This wasn't just about candy; it was about showing everyone that t

entertainment

Blinded by Bling: The RHOC Finale Leaves Fans Talking

November 2, 2024

The final episode of the Real Housewives of Orange County (RHOC) was a mix of sparkle and squabbles. Jenn's stunning engagement ring became the talk of the night, but not everyone was captivated by the jewel alone. A celebratory atmosphere took a sudden turn when the spotlight shifted to her fiancé'

politics

Fake News from Home: How Americans Use Social Media Tricks

November 2, 2024

Recent research from the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) has found that Americans are using social media in a sneaky way. They're creating and using groups of accounts that act like bots to spread lies quickly. Examples include the false story about the attempt to assassinate Donald Trum