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Bulletproof vests, snipers and drones: Election officials beef up security at the polls

October 23, 2024

State and local election officials around the country are taking major steps to keep poll workers and voters safe amid a hostile political environment.source

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How losing your sense of smell affects breathing patterns and mental health

October 23, 2024

Losing or not having your sense of smell may be linked to changes in breathing that could lead to depression, social isolation or other mental health problems, a new study suggests.source

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Buying a home gets easier in key battleground counties, but voters may not feel it

October 23, 2024

Competition for homes has cooled in some of the most populous battleground counties, but it may be too early for voters there to feel it before casting ballots.source

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IRS announces new federal income tax brackets for 2025

October 23, 2024

The IRS has announced new federal income tax brackets and standard deductions for 2025.source

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A giant, ancient meteor four times the size of Mount Everest may have sparked life on Earth

October 23, 2024

A giant meteorite first discovered in 2014 caused a tsunami bigger than any in known human history and may have sparked life, scientists reveal.source

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A K-pop star was photographed kissing a woman. Fans decided he should be fired for it.

October 23, 2024

Supporters of K-pop star Seunghan are pushing back after his return to the boy band RIIZE was foiled by what they say was bullying from toxic fans.source

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Bird flu suspected in four Washington farm workers, CDC sends team

October 23, 2024

CHICAGO — The CDC is deploying a team to Washington state to assess the health of farm workers who culled poultry suffering from bird flu after four workers are presumed to have been infected by the virus, U.S. and state health officials said on Monday.source

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Democratic senators slam McDonald's for menu price hikes they say have outpaced inflation

October 22, 2024

Three senators are asking McDonald’s about its menu price hikes in recent years, arguing the increases are higher than they should be — even with inflation.source

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Usha Vance's expansive reading list gives a glimpse of a private figure in the campaign

October 22, 2024

As Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance campaigns across the country, his wife, Usha Vance, has been a near-constant presence by his side.source