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The LA Times Editor Quits Over No Presidential Endorsement

October 24, 2024

Something unusual happened at the Los Angeles Times recently. The editor who handles editorials, Mariel Garza, decided to call it quits. Why? It’s an interesting story. The Times' owner, Patrick Soon-Shiong, decided the newspaper wouldn't be backing any presidential candidate this time around. This

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North Korean Troops Go to Ukraine: What Does It Mean?

October 24, 2024

Imagine this: North Korean soldiers are going to Russia to help fight in Ukraine. That's what American and South Korean officials said recently. If these soldiers really join the war, it would be the first time a third country sends troops to fight on the front lines. So far, other nations have only

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A Devastating Strike: School Shelter Hit in Gaza

October 24, 2024

In the central Gaza Strip, an Israeli strike on a school serving as a shelter for displaced people left at least 17 people dead on Thursday. Most of the victims were women and children, medical officials confirmed. This attack occurred as U. S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that talks

science

Asteroid Adventure: Four Space Rocks Zoom By Earth Today

October 24, 2024

Today is astronomical day! Four asteroids, including a so-called "city killer, " are scheduled for a close encounter with Earth. They won't hit us, but they'll still make quite the show. The largest, named 2002 NV16, is about the size of the Washington Monument and comes closest at about 2. 8 millio

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Voting for Values: A Granddaughter's Perspective

October 24, 2024

As the presidential election approaches, many people feel anxious, especially those worried about their treatment under a second Trump term. This is a time to think deeply about our choices. I'm the granddaughter of the late Rev. Billy Graham, and I believe it's crucial that we, as Christians, invit

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Health Care Costs: A Campaign Concern

October 24, 2024

As the 2024 presidential election nears, voters are increasingly worried about medical bills. A recent poll by West Health and Gallup showed that two-thirds of U. S. adults fear a major health event could land them in debt. This issue isn't getting enough attention in the campaign, according to a fo

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China's Next Space Adventure: Shenzhou-19 Crew Prepares for Launch

October 24, 2024

Get ready for the next big chapter in China's space exploration story! The Shenzhou-19 crew is gearing up for their mission to the Tiangong space station. Their 203-foot-long (62 meters) Long March 2F rocket is already sitting on the launch pad at Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China.

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Containers Spell 'HOPE' for Breast Cancer Awareness

October 24, 2024

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and companies are finding unique ways to show support. One creative effort comes from DP World at the Port of Southampton. Employees there used 21 bright magenta containers from Ocean Network Express to spell out the word "HOPE, " adding a pink ribbon to hig

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Kamala Harris' Path to Wealth: A Closer Look

October 24, 2024

Kamala Harris, the current Vice President of the United States, is gearing up for the 2024 presidential election. As she campaigns, many people are curious about her financial status and how she has accumulated her wealth over the years. Harris, who is now 60 years old, has had a long and impressiv

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Polls Predict: How Voters Think Kamala Harris Will Win

October 23, 2024

Two political scientists, Debra Leiter and Michael Lewis-Beck, have been studying citizen forecasts for the 2024 presidential election. Instead of asking who voters plan to vote for, they ask who voters think will win. Four polls show that initially, more people expected Donald Trump to win over Joe