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Crypto Cash Pours into Trump's 2024 Campaign

October 16, 2024

Former President Donald Trump is seeing a windfall of support from the cryptocurrency world. His campaign has raked in over $7.5 million in digital tokens, as revealed in recent filings with the Federal Election Commission. This includes a range of cryptocurrencies, from popular ones like Bitcoin an

education

James Island Teacher Seeks Help to Study Sea Level Rise with Students

October 16, 2024

Eve Kendrick, a dedicated science teacher at James Island Charter High School, is on a mission to get her students involved in real-world research. She wants to study how sea level rise is affecting local freshwater environments. Her project, called "Too Salty! Sea Level Rise & Freshwater Environmen

education

New Hope for North Lawndale Schools with STEAM Funding

October 16, 2024

In North Lawndale's Collins Academy High School, students got hands-on with Play-Doh and laptop models to build skeletons, sparking excitement for future careers. Chicago Public Schools CEO Pedro Martinez witnessed this, fresh off the news of a $40 million investment for three North Lawndale schools

crime

Tragic Death Highlights Ottoman Bed Hazards

October 15, 2024

Imagine going upstairs to find your mom trapped under her bed, unable to breathe. That's exactly what happened to Elizabeth, a young girl from northeastern England. Her mom, Helen Davey, was only 39 when she died in a freak accident. Helen ran a beauty salon and was known for her warm personality.

finance

Desert Store Hits the Jackpot: A New Millionaire in Town

October 15, 2024

In the heart of the Mojave Desert, a little store called Primm Valley Lotto just made someone's day—and their bank account! A lucky Powerball ticket sold at this tourist spot matched five numbers in the recent drawing, winning its owner a cool $2,321,838. The store isn't left out of the celebration

crime

Deadly Ottoman Bed: A Tragic Mishap

October 15, 2024

In June, a 39-year-old mother from northeast England, Helen Davey, died in an unexpected tragedy. While Helen was in her bedroom, a fold-away ottoman bed suddenly closed, trapping her neck and cutting off her breath. Her 19-year-old daughter, Elizabeth, found her in this dire situation and struggled

politics

Donald Trump’s Use of GoFundMe: A New Twist in Political Fundraising

October 14, 2024

Former president Donald Trump’s campaign is turning heads by using GoFundMe to raise funds for victims of Hurricane Helene and survivors of an assassination attempt. While this approach is unique, some experts find it unusual and potentially problematic. GoFundMe is typically used for personal needs

politics

Why Republicans Might Take the Senate After November

October 14, 2024

The United States Senate is currently led by Democrats, who hold a slim 51 to 49 seat advantage over Republicans. Come November, the tables might turn. Republicans need to defend 11 seats, while Democrats must protect 23. This setup gives Republicans a real chance to snatch the majority. Let's zoom

politics

President Biden Visits Storm-Hit Florida, VP Harris Attends Church in North Carolina

October 13, 2024

President Joe Biden is scheduled to assess the damage caused by Hurricane Milton in Florida on Sunday. He will also urge Congress to approve more emergency funding for disaster relief. Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris plans to attend a church service in Greenville, North Carolina, as part of

politics

President Biden Visits Florida After Hurricane, Announces Grid Funding

October 13, 2024

President Joe Biden recently visited Florida to see the damage caused by Hurricane Milton. He announced over $600 million to strengthen the electric grid, which is crucial as storms are becoming more frequent and severe. This funding comes as many people are still without power. Biden thanked local