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Month: October 2024

‘Headspin hole’: Man develops scalp tumor after decades of breakdancing

By Jeffrey Kopp, CNN (CNN) — Researchers in Denmark have published a case report revealing an unexpected consequence of one of breakdancing’s most iconic moves: the headspin. Breakdancing, or breaking as it’s called by its athletes, made its debut as an official sport at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Breakers compete in battles judged on criteria like execution,

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A más de 160 km de donde tocó tierra Milton, floridenses enfrentaron 3 tornados en media hora

Andrea Saint Martin (CNN) — Mientras el huracán Milton tocaba tierra cerca de Siesta Key, Florida, como un peligroso huracán de categoría 3 —debilitándose a tormenta tropical mientras atravesaba el estado— al menos nueve tornados arrasaron comunidades a más de 160 kilómetros tierra adentro, incluidos tres en menos de 25 minutos, de acuerdo con un

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Mexico sends 660 soldiers, National Guard to protect lime growers suffering extortion by cartels

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico has sent 660 soldiers and militarized National Guard officers to the western state of Michoacan to protect lime growers who complained they were suffering extortion demands by cartels. The Defense Department said Thursday that since the start of President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration on Oct. 1, it has sent 300 soldiers

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Federal judges decline to extend voter registration deadline in Georgia and Florida as states face hurricane damage

By Devan Cole, Jason Morris and Nick Valencia, CNN (CNN) — Two federal judges have rejected requests to immediately reopen voter registration in Georgia and Florida as the southeast continues to grapple with significant storm damage ahead of the November election. Southern states impacted by Hurricane Helene have been facing intense pressure by voting and civil rights groups

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Bestselling author Brendan DuBois indicted for possession of child sexual abuse materials

BRENTWOOD, N.H. (AP) — A best-selling mystery writer who was arrested this summer in New Hampshire for alleged possession of child sexual abuse materials has been formally indicted on six felony counts. A Rockingham County grand jury returned the indictments against Brendan DuBois, who has been detained since he turned himself in to Exeter police

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HISA, Jockeys’ Guild partner with mental-health company to offer jockeys access to care and support

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Horse racing’s federal oversight agency and the Jockeys’ Guild are collaborating on an initiative to support jockeys’ well-being with access to mental-health care. The Guild and Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) announced Thursday they have partnered with athlete-specific mental-health company Onrise to provide care for jockeys in their native languages.

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