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Early Voting Hits 60 Million: Trump Rallies, Harris Endorsements, and Key Battlegrounds

October 31, 2024

With just five days to go until the US presidential election, over 60 million Americans have already cast their votes. This staggering number includes nearly 32 million in-person early votes and around 28 million mail-in ballots. The enthusiasm is high, with voter turnout expected to be significant.

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Spain's Deadly Floods: A Wake-Up Call

October 31, 2024

Spain is grappling with its worst flooding in decades, with a year's worth of rain falling in just hours this week. The storm, starting on Tuesday, has claimed over 150 lives, mostly in the Valencia region. Towns and roads are flooded, rivers have burst their banks, and thousands are without power o

crime

Two Journalists Killed in Mexico: What's Happening?

October 31, 2024

In a span of just 24 hours, Mexico saw two journalists lose their lives. First, Mauricio Solís, who ran a Facebook news page in Uruapan, was shot dead. He had just finished interviewing the city's mayor. The mayor said he couldn't rule out a connection between the interview and the attack. Mauricio

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Climate Change: The Hidden Costs of Our Food and Power Bills

October 31, 2024

Climate change isn't just about polar bears and melting ice caps. It's affecting your daily life right now, from the food you eat to the electricity you use. Let's break it down. The economy is a big deal this election season. Guess what? Climate change is costing us big bucks. Extreme weather even

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Eerie Trees Take Over North Carolina: The Spread of Saltwater Ghost Forests

October 31, 2024

Ever wondered what happens when trees meet too much salt? In North Carolina, NASA satellites have snapped pictures showing the eerie spread of what scientists call "ghost forests. " Over the past two decades, trees along the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge have been losing their lives, stoo

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Climate Fight: Are We Doing Enough?

October 31, 2024

You've probably heard about climate change and how we're trying to slow it down. But guess what? The United Nations says our efforts aren't enough. They looked at plans from nearly 200 countries to cut carbon emissions. The bad news? These plans won't even cut pollution much by 2030. This makes it s

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Save Our Reefs: Coral Bleaching Sparks Global Alarm

October 31, 2024

This year, scientists found that 77% of the world's coral reefs are in trouble due to bleaching, a result of warming ocean waters caused by climate change. This is the fourth and largest global bleaching event on record, affecting both hemispheres. Coral reefs are crucial because they support over 2

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A Pastor's Farm: From Health to Climate Activism

October 31, 2024

Rev. Richard Joyner didn't always see himself as a farmer. Growing up in rural North Carolina, he watched his father, a talented sharecropper, get cheated by landowners. This left a bad taste. After joining the army and becoming a chaplain, Joyner took over a small church in Conetoe, a town with no

politics

America's Clean Future: What's Next After 2025?

October 30, 2024

Imagine it's January 20, 2025. President Kamala Harris steps into office and announces a plan to fight climate change within her first 100 days. She wants to cut energy costs and jumpstart a clean industrial boom. Lawmakers from both sides agree that we need to reduce emissions and strengthen our ec

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Why Is the Philippines So Vulnerable to Tropical Storms?

October 29, 2024

Tropical Storm Trami, known locally as Kristine, recently caused a lot of damage in the Philippines. The storm hit the northeastern part of the country and brought strong rains and winds. This caused heavy flooding and landslides, making it the most destructive storm this year. The Philippines sees