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Reddick's Holdout Ends: New Deal with Jets

October 20, 2024

NFL player Haason Reddick has finally put an end to his holdout. He has agreed to a new deal with the New York Jets and will join the team after their game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday night. Reddick's new agent, Drew Rosenhaus, mentioned that they will keep talking about a long-term co

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Fire in Oakland: Homes Destroyed, People Evacuated

October 19, 2024

In Oakland, California, a sudden fire swept through a hillside neighborhood on Friday, damaging at least seven homes and forcing over 500 people to flee. The blaze began near the 580 Freeway, causing massive traffic jams. Strong winds, up to 40 mph, fanned the flames and spread the fire rapidly, eve

business

China's Economy Shows Resilience with 4. 6% Third-Quarter Growth

October 19, 2024

China recently announced that its economy grew by 4. 6% in the third quarter compared to the same period last year. This growth slightly surpassed the expectations of economists, who had predicted a 4. 5% increase. Although this growth rate is a bit slower than the 4. 7% growth seen in the second qu

health

Cancer's Financial Burden: How Early Detection Can Help

October 18, 2024

Cancer is tough on everyone – patients, their loved ones, and even employers. It takes a toll on health, emotions, and wallets. A recent study showed that half of cancer patients struggle with medical debt, some owing over $5, 000 for a year or more. Many people empty their savings just two years po

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Charleston's Citadel Mall: A New Vision in the Making

October 18, 2024

Get ready, Charleston! The City of Charleston’s Design Review Board has a big meeting coming up. They'll be talking about the future of the Citadel Mall on Monday. This is your first chance to see what the team has in mind for the redesign. The team will introduce themselves and share the inspiratio

technology

Tesla's FSD Faces Scrutiny After Foggy Crashes

October 18, 2024

Recently, Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) system has come under the spotlight of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The investigation follows four collisions where the FSD feature was active and visibility was low due to factors like sun glare, fog, or airborne dust. The mos

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Spirit AeroSystems Temporarily Pauses Work for 700 Employees Amid Boeing Strike

October 18, 2024

Spirit AeroSystems, a major supplier for Boeing, has decided to put 700 of its employees on temporary leave. This comes as a result of the ongoing strike by machinists at Boeing, which has now lasted for six weeks. The strike started on September 13 when over 32,000 Boeing workers rejected a tentati

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Big Change: Amazon Swaps Plastic for Paper in Packaging

October 18, 2024

Amazon, the world's largest online retailer, has finally said goodbye to plastic air pillows in its packages. After years of pressure from environmental groups, the company announced last week that it's ditching plastic in favor of paper-based padding that's easier to recycle. This is a big deal bec

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Google Maps Tweaks Weather Display for a Cleaner Look

October 18, 2024

Google Maps is making a small change to how it shows weather information. Instead of having the weather widget appear on the map layer, it's moving it to a new section called "Latest in the area." This section slides up from the bottom of the Android app. The weather info will now be in the top-righ

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Meta Firings: When $25 Credits Go to Wine Glasses

October 17, 2024

Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, recently gave the boot to over 20 employees in Los Angeles. Why? They were caught red-handed using food credits meant for meals to buy stuff like toothpaste and wine glasses. These credits were supposed to be used for food delivery services like Uber