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The Tragic Loss of a Family in Hurricane Helene

October 5, 2024

In the small town of Thomson, Georgia, a devastating event occurred during Hurricane Helene. A mother, Kobe Williams, and her 5-week-old twins, Khyzier and Khazmir, lost their lives when a huge tree fell on their mobile home. This unfortunate incident happened on September 27th, making the little on

environment

Asheville's Art Scene: After the Flood

October 5, 2024

The River Arts District in Asheville, North Carolina, has a long history of floods. A line on an old warehouse marks how high the water was in 1916. Hurricane Helene brought floodwaters even higher last week. This district is now a hub for art and culture, drawing tourists from all over. Many artist

business

Port Strike Ends, Workers Win Big Pay Bump

October 5, 2024

After a 12-day strike that had consumers worried about shortages and inflation, dockworkers are heading back to work. The strike, which affected dozens of ports along the East and Gulf coasts, ended with a tentative agreement that will boost workers' pay significantly over the next six years. The t

sports

Who's Out, Who's In: Packers vs. Rams Game Day Decisions

October 5, 2024

As the Green Bay Packers prepare to face the Los Angeles Rams in Week 5, there are some big question marks hanging over key players. Cornerback Jaire Alexander, offensive lineman Elgton Jenkins, and several others are listed as questionable, while receivers Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs might not

entertainment

Lady Gaga's Surprise in A Star Is Born

October 5, 2024

When Lady Gaga stepped into the spotlight for her role in "A Star Is Born," nobody expected what came next. The film, directed by Bradley Cooper, was already a huge deal, but it was Gaga who truly stole the show. She played Ally, an aspiring singer-songwriter, and let's just say she didn't hold back

politics

Melania's View on Abortion: A Split in Camp Trump?

October 5, 2024

Ever since Melania Trump, the former first lady, spoke out about her support for a woman's right to choose, people have been curious about how this might affect the upcoming election. Her stance is quite different from that of her husband, Donald Trump, who has taken credit for the Supreme Court's d

environment

Sloths in Hot Water: Can They Beat Climate Change?

October 5, 2024

You might think of sloths as lazy, but they're actually dealing with a big problem - climate change. These slow-moving animals from Central and South America are having trouble adapting to the world getting hotter. Their bodies are designed to save energy by not regulating their temperature like oth

business

Dockworkers' Strike Suspended: What It Means for the Economy and Elections

October 4, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) has decided to pause their three-day strike involving 45,000 dockworkers on the East and Gulf coasts. This temporary suspension could potentially boost the US economy by avoiding shortages and price increases that mig

technology

TikTok: The Dance Continues

October 4, 2024

TikTok, a global social media sensation, is here to stay despite legal challenges. President Biden's recent law adds pressure, but TikTok's popularity and profitability make it difficult for the U.S. to ban. Past efforts during Trump's presidency failed. Now, TikTok might change ownership but keep i

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AI's Future: Not as Scary as You Think!

October 4, 2024

You might have heard that AI is going to take over the job market. But hold on, one economist says we shouldn’t be too worried just yet. Daron Acemoglu thinks only about 5% of jobs will be replaced or heavily helped by AI in the next decade. So, is all this AI hype getting out of hand? Right now, A