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Devastating Floods in Valencia: A Storm's Deadly Impact

October 30, 2024

In Spain, the usually sunny region of Valencia was hit by a massive storm that left at least 64 people dead. The rain poured down so hard that some places got a year's worth of rain in just one night! This isn't something that happens every day. In fact, the last time it rained this much in such a s

health

Medical Bills After Childbirth: A Struggle for the Middle Class

October 30, 2024

Being middle-class and insured doesn't shield you from the shock of medical bills after childbirth. Jessica, who gave birth at Hospital Sisters Health System, faced this reality. The hospital said they can't discuss individual cases but are committed to fair billing. After NBC News contacted SIU Med

politics

Middle-Class Families Struggle with Childbirth Costs, Mayan City Discovered

October 30, 2024

It's election season, and the candidates are making their final pleas. Vice President Kamala Harris promised to find common ground and help with economic issues, like controlling grocery prices and assisting first-time home buyers. On the other hand, former President Donald Trump focused on immigrat

politics

Britain Fights Back: New Sanctions Hit Russian 'Fake News' Creators

October 30, 2024

Imagine a whodunit story where someone is trying to destabilize Ukraine's democracy. The British government has just dropped a bombshell revealing the culprits. On Monday, Britain announced fresh sanctions against several high-profile Russians and their PR agencies. These agencies, namely the Social

science

Archaeologists Unearth Oldest Ochre Mine with Modern Tech

October 30, 2024

Imagine digging up clues from the past with today's technology! That's what a global team of researchers did when they found the world's oldest ochre mine. This mine, located in Eswatini, Africa, is around 40, 000 years old. Ochre is a pigment used for art and decoration. By studying ochre from this

finance

Investment Expert Sees Trump Win and Bitcoin Gain

October 30, 2024

Meet Eric Beiley, a wise investment strategist who recently shared his thoughts on the stock market with Quartz. He highlighted that tech giants like Apple and Amazon are thriving and likely to continue doing so. When asked about artificial intelligence (AI), Beiley acknowledged it as a significant

finance

Is the Era of Low Rates Really Over?

October 30, 2024

At a recent finance CEO panel in Riyadh, Morgan Stanley's CEO, Ted Pick, declared that the days of zero interest rates and inflation are firmly behind us. Pick was referring to the notion that since the end of the Cold War, global conflicts and ideological clashes had diminished, as famously propose

crime

Why No Hate Crime Charge in Chicago Shooting?

October 30, 2024

In Chicago, a man named Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, just 22 years old, has found himself in serious trouble. He's been charged with 14 felonies after allegedly shooting a Jewish man who was on his way to a local synagogue. The victim, 39, was shot multiple times and treated at a local hospital. The inci

crime

Shooting Incident: Jewish Man Targeted, Hate Crime Charges Absent

October 30, 2024

In Chicago, a young man, Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, was charged with various felonies after allegedly shooting a Jewish man multiple times. The victim was on his way to a synagogue in the Rogers Park neighborhood when the attack occurred. Some witnesses reported hearing Abdallahi shout "Allahu Akba

crime

The Menendez Brothers: A New Hearing on the Horizon

October 29, 2024

Imagine waiting nearly three decades to discover if you might ever leave prison. That’s the situation facing Erik and Lyle Menendez. These brothers, known for a shocking family tragedy, might soon face a parole hearing, but first, a judge must approve a new sentence. It’s a complex and lengthy proce