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U.S. Student Aid Application Opens Record-Early in Test of System Reliability
Launched on a record-early Sept. 23, the new 2027-28 FAFSA introduces real-time Pell Grant eligibility estimates to prevent the technical delays of prior years.
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Category 4 Hurricane Polo Tracks Near Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Hurricane Polo remains a powerful Category 4 storm off Mexico’s coast, threatening coastal regions with high waves, heavy rain, and potential mudslides.
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Polar Vortex Strengthening: What It Means for New Jersey’s Winter Outlook
As the polar vortex strengthens, meteorologists are monitoring its potential to influence New Jersey’s winter weather, with focus shifting to January and February.
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Inquest opens into death of Dr. Mark Deakin, key figure in Letby trial
A formal inquest has begun into the death of Dr. Mark Deakin, a consultant paediatrician who testified during the trial of serial killer nurse Lucy Letby.
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USDA Issues Class I Recall for 167,000 Pounds of Uninspected Meat Products
Federal regulators have recalled over 167,000 pounds of raw meat sold under the A&D Foods label due to lack of inspection and falsified USDA markings.
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Coastal Flood Warnings Issued as Mid-Atlantic Braces for Multi-Day Storm
The National Weather Service has issued coastal flood warnings for the Mid-Atlantic as a strong storm brings high winds and major inundation risks through Friday.
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Ole Miss Investigates Student Deaths Amid Kratom Discovery
Authorities in Mississippi are investigating the deaths of two students after packaged kratom was discovered at their residences.
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Hurricane Polo Hits Category 5 as Record El Niño Intensifies
Hurricane Polo has rapidly intensified into a rare Category 5 storm, fueled by record-breaking Pacific Ocean temperatures during a historic El Niño event.







