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Ex-DEA Agent’s Shocking Corruption: A Decade of Protecting Drug Traffickers

October 11, 2024

A former DEA agent in Buffalo, New York, Joseph Bongiovanni, was found guilty of protecting drug dealers and other organized crime figures. Prosecutors revealed Bongiovanni, now 60, had been shielding his childhood friends and other suspects for over a decade. He warned them about investigations and

politics

Ex-Gov. Baker Keeps Political Door Open, Focuses on NCAA

October 11, 2024

Former Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has left the door open for a possible return to politics. Now the president of the NCAA, Baker recently spoke at the UMass Club about his new role. When asked about a potential comeback in politics, he replied that he wouldn't rule anything out. Baker, kno

politics

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump Hit the Campaign Trail in Key States Despite Hurricane

October 11, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are both out campaigning in crucial states today. Harris is in Nevada and Arizona, while Trump is in Michigan. Despite Hurricane Milton making landfall in Florida, neither has shifted their plans. They're trying to win over voters in sta

science

AI’s Big Wins: Nobel Prizes Reflect AI’s Growing Power in Science

October 11, 2024

This week, AI has made a significant impact on the Nobel Prizes. John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton won the Nobel Prize in Physics for their groundbreaking work in machine learning, which laid the foundation for today’s AI. Just yesterday, Demis Hassabis and John Jumper of Google DeepMind, along with

science

Protein Pioneers: Award Reveals Big Breakthroughs in Science

October 9, 2024

Meet the new Nobel Prize winners in Chemistry! David Baker, a US biochemist, and Google DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis and John Jumper have just been honored for their incredible work on proteins. They've each received half of the Swedish Krona (SEK 11mn, $1.06mn) prize for pushing the boundaries of prot

crime

Brutal Attack on Doctor Sparks Widespread Protests

October 9, 2024

A man has been accused of the gruesome murder and rape of a female doctor in Kolkata, sparking massive nationwide protests over the persistent issue of gender violence in India. The incident took place at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, where the doctor was found dead with multiple injuries, in

politics

The 1960 Election: A Lesson for Today's Voters

October 9, 2024

Imagine looking back at the 1960 U.S. presidential race, a time that sounds a lot like today. CNN's Chris Wallace takes readers back to a divided America. It was January, and Senator John F. Kennedy from Massachusetts just announced his run for the presidency. The stage was set with colorful players

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Protest March Brings Manhattan to a Standstill

October 8, 2024

On a Monday night, the streets of Manhattan were flooded with protesters. They were there to mark the anniversary of the Hamas attacks on October 7. The marchers, mostly pro-Palestinian, started their journey from Wall Street, heading towards City Hall, Washington Square, and Union Square. They even

business

What the U.S. Election Could Mean for Canadian Businesses

October 8, 2024

Canada's business world is buzzing with concern over the upcoming U.S. election. A recent report from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce warns that protectionist policies proposed by both presidential candidates could seriously damage the economies of both nations. This is due to the strong ties and i

technology

TikTok in Hot Water: States Allege App Harms Kids' Health

October 8, 2024

Hey there, TikTok is in some serious trouble! Fourteen top law enforcers, known as attorneys general, have just sued the app. They say it’s not as safe as it claims to be, especially for kids. Some kids have even gotten hurt or worse, doing dangerous things to join in on the site’s popular “challeng