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Connecting the Dots: How Starlink is Bridging Gaps in Rural America

October 3, 2024

As the storm clouds of controversy swirl around it, one thing is clear: SpaceX's Starlink internet service is bringing light to areas ravaged by Hurricane Helene. The Biden administration has deployed dozens of ground-based units to support recovery efforts, while private citizens and organizations

opinion

The President's Dilemma: Unity and Climate Change in the Face of Disaster

October 3, 2024

The visit of President Biden to the Southeast region affected by Hurricane Helene was a moment of unity for many, but it also raised questions about his stance on climate change. The president's call for bipartisanship during the emergency briefing was met with applause from the crowd, but his comme

education

Teacher's Firing: A Clash of Beliefs in Virginia Schools

October 3, 2024

Imagine a teacher who loses his job because he won't use the pronouns a transgender student prefers. This isn't some far-off story—it happened right in Virginia. Peter Vlaming, a former high school French teacher, was fired for sticking to his Christian beliefs and refusing to call a student who tra

religion

LDS Temple in Las Vegas: A Balancing Act

October 3, 2024

Imagine a sparkling new temple planned for the desert landscape of Las Vegas. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has big plans, but local residents aren't so sure. They're worried about light pollution, noise, and increased traffic in their quiet neighborhoods. Yet, the church believes

technology

Biden heads to Carolinas and Harris to Georgia to view Hurricane Helene damage

October 3, 2024

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are set to take separate tours on Wednesday of the catastrophic damage resulting from Hurricane Helene, from which at least 150 people have died. Biden is expected to visit North Carolina and South Carolina days after the storm swept through Flor...

nation

Watch for a Shooting Star Over San Francisco's Famous Bridge

October 3, 2024

Comet A3, also known as Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS (C/2023 A3), was spotted in San Francisco, California, early Friday morning, and astronomers believe it will make another appearance in October. The comet was seen flying over the Golden Gate Bridge at sunrise, and stunning time-lapse footage was captu

politics

Dock Strike and its Impact on U.S. Imports

October 3, 2024

As dockworkers strike along the East and Gulf coasts, some manufacturers and retailers are asking President Joe Biden to step in. They want him to use a law from 1947 called Taft-Hartley. This law lets presidents pause strikes for 80 days so companies and unions can talk things out. The dockwor

politics

What’s Next for Israel and Iran? Biden Weighs In

October 3, 2024

President Biden has made his stance clear — he’s not on board with an Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear weapons sites. This comes amid rising tensions between the two countries, with Iran recently launching 200 rockets at Israel. But these rockets didn't do much damage and no one got hurt. The recen

entertainment

The Gas Incident on the Men in Black Set

October 3, 2024

Imagine being stuck in a tiny, airtight car pod with a co-star who just let out a big one. That's what happened to Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones during the filming of Men in Black. Director Barry Sonnenfeld recently spilled the beans on a podcast, saying they had to evacuate the set for three hours

environment

Swannanoa's Recovery: A Community United

October 3, 2024

Imagine a tiny mountain town, 20 miles east of Asheville, suddenly turned upside down. Hurricane Helene brought devastation to Swannanoa, with floodwaters reaching heights of at least 10 feet in some spots. The Whitson Avenue Bridge, which crosses the Swannanoa River, collapsed under the sudden down