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Watch These Entertaining TV Shows on Election Day

November 6, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris' team sipped on some laughs with a funny post. Celebs backed up their political picks with some funny signs like "childless cat lad y. " Former President Trump even flipped burgers at a Pennsylvania McDonald's. The 2024 election is being called the "election of a generat

politics

Will the Next Election Really Shatter the Republic?

November 6, 2024

Gearing up for elections can be tough, with all the political hype and fear-mongering. Folks like Oprah Winfrey and Elon Musk are warning that the fate of democracy hangs in the balance. But let's chill for a sec. Even if the election doesn't go your way, it’s not the end of the world. Sure, electi

weather

Storm Rafael: A New Orleans and Caribbean Challenge

November 5, 2024

Tropical Storm Rafael, brewing in the Caribbean, is set to hit the southern edge of Louisiana by this Saturday. It's getting stronger and could become a hurricane by the time it reaches Cuba. Payton Malone, a New Orleans meteorologist, described it as a rare November hurricane in the Gulf. The stor

sports

Football Star Jason Kelce Apologizes After Confronting Fan

November 5, 2024

In a recent incident, retired Super Bowl champion Jason Kelce apologized after a heated exchange with a fan. The event took place outside a stadium where Penn State and Ohio State were playing. Kelce was there for ESPN's "College GameDay" as part of Pat McAfee’s Kicking Contest. A video shows a fan

politics

Counties to Watch on Election Night in Key States

November 5, 2024

Election night is all about watching the swing states, and within those states, certain counties hold the power to sway the presidential race. We'll start with Georgia, where Chattooga catches attention for its rural and evangelical communities. Cherokee and Forsyth, suburbs around Marietta, have se

entertainment

Apollo 13: Real-Life Astronaut's Take on the Space Movie

November 5, 2024

In 1995, director Ron Howard brought the 1970 Apollo 13 mission to the big screen, starring Tom Hanks. This space drama tells the story of a spacecraft explosion that nearly ended the lives of three astronauts. But how accurate is the movie? Retired NASA astronaut Nicole Stott watched the film and s

crime

Cop Who Shot Unarmed Man Found Guilty

November 5, 2024

A jury found a former police officer guilty of murder for shooting a Black man who was holding a cellphone and keys. The officer, Adam Coy, claimed he thought the man, Andre Hill, had a gun. But the jury didn't buy it. They saw the body cam footage showing Hill with a phone, and no threat. Coy's law

finance

What Happens to Stocks After a U. S. Election?

November 5, 2024

History shows that stocks usually go up after a U. S. presidential election. But don't expect a smooth ride right away. The day and week after the election, stocks often drop a bit. Don't worry, though, because they usually bounce back within a month. Let's look at some past elections. In 2020, the

technology

Watch Out, Devs: Malicious Codes on NPM

November 5, 2024

Ever heard of sneaky hackers trying to trick you? That’s what’s happening on NPM, a popular site for sharing code. Hackers are uploading hundreds of fake packages, trying to fool developers into downloading malware. These fake packages have names that look like real ones, such as Puppeteer and Bignu

politics

Moldova Stands Firm: Sandu Wins Again

November 4, 2024

This weekend, Moldova turned a new page. The country's pro-Western incumbent, Maia Sandu, won the presidential runoff by a clear margin. With over 99% of votes counted, Sandu snagged 55. 4%, while her Russia-backed opponent, Alexandr Stoianoglo, got 44. 6%. This victory comes after neither candidate