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Homebuilder Sentiment Falls in August
According to a report from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), homebuilder sentiment fell six points to 50 in August. This drop is the result of rising construction costs and concerns about the availability of labor and materials. Despite the decline, a reading above 50 still indicates a positive outlook for the industry.
Trump Indicted in Georgia for Alleged Election Interference
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted in Georgia for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The indictment accuses Trump of pressuring state officials to “find” enough votes to change the election results. This is the first criminal charge filed against Trump for his actions during the election.
New Video Shows Residents Escaping Maui Wildfire
A new video has emerged showing residents escaping a wildfire in Maui, Hawaii. The video, captured by a local news helicopter, shows people driving through thick smoke and flames as they evacuate the area. The wildfire has destroyed multiple homes and forced the evacuation of thousands of residents.
China’s Pumped Storage Power Station
China has unveiled a new pumped storage power station, which is being hailed as China’s “huge powerbank.” The station, located in East China, has a capacity of 3.6 million kilowatts and can store energy from renewable sources. This technology helps address the intermittency of renewable energy and provides a more stable power supply.
Alex Collins, Former NFL Player, Found Dead at 28
Former NFL player Alex Collins has been found dead at the age of 28. Collins, who played as a running back for the Baltimore Ravens and Seattle Seahawks, was discovered unresponsive in a home in Florida. The cause of his death is currently unknown.
Former NFL Star Claims “The Blind Side” Plot Was a Lie
Former NFL star Michael Oher has alleged that the plot of the movie “The Blind Side” was a lie. Oher, whose life story inspired the film, says that the movie presented an inaccurate portrayal of his relationship with his adoptive family and exaggerated his struggles with academics. Oher’s comments have sparked a debate about the accuracy of Hollywood’s portrayal of true stories.
New Migrant Smuggling Route Emerges
A new migrant smuggling route has emerged, and authorities are calling for help from Europe to address the crisis. The route, which spans from West Africa to the Canary Islands, has seen a significant increase in migrant crossings in recent months. This has put a strain on resources and raised concerns about the safety of migrants attempting the journey.
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- Montana Youth Win Lawsuit Against State for Promoting Fossil Fuels
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- Why US Youths’ Climate Case Win is a Big Deal
- The Braves Are Loaded
- Update on COVID-19 Variant of Interest (EG-5)
- A Strong Consumer Makes the Fed’s Job Harder
- Afghanistan War: What on Earth Was It All For?
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In This Story: Afghanistan
Occupying 652,000 square kilometers (252,000 sq mi), it is a mountainous country with plains in the north and southwest. Kabul is the capital and largest city. The population is around 32 million, composed mostly of ethnic Pashtuns, Tajiks, Hazaras, and Uzbeks.
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In This Story: Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens are a professional American football team based in Baltimore. They compete in the National Football League as a member club of the American Football Conference North division. The team plays its home games at M&T Bank Stadium and is headquartered in Owings Mills, Maryland.
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In This Story: Climate
Climate is the long-term average of weather, typically averaged over a period of 30 years. More rigorously, it is the mean and variability of meteorological variables over a time spanning from months to millions of years.
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In This Story: COVID-19
Covid-19 is the official WHO name given to the novel coronavirus which broke out in late 2019 and began to spread in the early months of 2020.
Symptoms of coronavirus
The main symptoms of coronavirus are:
- a persistent new cough (non productive, dry)
- a high temperature (e.g. head feels warm to the touch)
- shortness of breath (if this is abnormal for the individual, or increased)
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Below are stories from around the globe related to the 2020 outbreak of novel Coronavirus – since the WHO gave the Covid-19 naming. Most recent items are posted nearest the top.
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In This Story: Donald Trump
Donald John Trump was the 45th President of the United States. Before entering politics, he was a businessman and television personality. Trump was born and raised in Queens, a borough of New York City, and received a bachelor’s degree in economics from the Wharton School.
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In This Story: Florida
Florida is the southeasternmost U.S. state, with the Atlantic on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other. It has hundreds of miles of beaches. The city of Miami is known for its Latin-American cultural influences and notable arts scene, as well as its nightlife, especially in upscale South Beach. Orlando is famed for theme parks, including Walt Disney World.
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In This Story: Hawaii
Hawaii is a state in the Western United States, located in the Pacific Ocean about 2,000 miles from the U.S. mainland. It is the only state outside North America, the only state that is an archipelago, and the only state in the tropics.
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