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Mystery Deepens Over Missing F-35 Jet

TL/DR - An F-35 stealth fighter jet went missing for over 24 hours in rural South Carolina, raising questions about the sophisticated warplane's capabilities. The jet, operated by the Marine Corps and manufactured by Lockheed Martin, was part of a routine training flight when the pilot ejected for unknown reasons, leading to suspicions that the…

Teen’s Powerful Essay on Dementia Wins Award

TL/DR - Clarice Nguyen, a freshman at Arizona State University, won second place in a national writing contest for her essay about her grandmother's journey with dementia. Nguyen's essay, which won her a $2,500 college scholarship, was selected from among 1,500 submissions to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America's annual competition. The essay…

Maui’s Lahaina Banyan Tree Revives after Wildfire Damage

TL/DR - The 150-year-old banyan tree in Lahaina, which was scorched by Maui’s deadliest wildfires in August, is showing signs of recovery with new leaves observed. The banyan is the largest of its kind in the U.S. and is considered a landmark by many locals. Amid the devastation, the tree was one of the few things left standing in the town, and its…

Boost Asheville’s Negroni Week with a Sip

TL/DR - The Negroni cocktail, composed of gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari, is celebrated with a dedicated week established in 2013 by Imbibe Magazine. Known as Negroni Week, the event supports charitable causes, with participating bars and restaurants donating to a selected non-profit organization. The 2017 Negroni Week ran from September 18 to…