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Nov 26 2025HEALTH

Healthcare Hurdles: Norfolk Families Face Tough Choices

In Norfolk, a tough situation is unfolding. Many families, like Kathleen Winters' family, are feeling the pinch. They earn a decent income, around $100, 000 a year. But they might have to pay a lot more for health insurance soon. This is because some help from the government, called tax credits, is

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Nov 26 2025BUSINESS

A Shake-Up in the C-Suite: Keurig Dr Pepper Welcomes New Finance Chief

Keurig Dr Pepper has a new top finance executive. Anthony DiSilvestro is stepping in as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He's coming from Mattel, where he was the CFO for five years. DiSilvestro will be based in Burlington and will report to CEO Tim Cofer. This change comes at an interesting

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Nov 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Google is Winning the AI Race

Google is making waves in the AI world. It's not just about a recent win in court. The company is leading the pack, and it's doing so in a smart way. One big reason is Gemini, Google's chatbot. More people are using it, especially since Google added new tools for making pictures. This has helped Go

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Nov 26 2025SPORTS

Christian Koloko: A Journey from Cameroon to the NBA

Christian Koloko's path to the NBA is a story of resilience and adaptability. Born in Douala, Cameroon, he spent his early years in Central Africa, attending Collège Libermann. His journey took a significant turn when he moved to the United States in 2017, enrolling at Birmingham High School in Cali

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Nov 25 2025FINANCE

Tech Upgrades Drive Best Buy's Sales Boost

Best Buy has raised its yearly sales forecast, thanks to a strong third quarter. The electronics giant beat Wall Street's expectations, with customers eager to upgrade their tech gadgets. They're buying more computers, gaming consoles, and smartphones. The company now expects to make between $41. 6

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Nov 25 2025SPORTS

Football Fray: A Clash of Tempers on the Field

In a heated moment at the end of a football game, emotions ran high between two players. Jauan Jennings, a receiver for the San Francisco team, and Tre’Von Moehrig, a safety for the Carolina team, had a tense exchange. The incident started when Moehrig hit Jennings in a sensitive area, which Jenning

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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

PM Starmer's Dance Move Sparks School Drama

Sir Keir Starmer found himself in a bit of a pickle during a school visit. He was there to talk about free school meals, but things took an unexpected turn. While reading with kids, he made a silly hand gesture after seeing the number 67 on a page. This gesture is tied to a popular dance trend among

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Nov 25 2025SCIENCE

Turning CO2 into Treasure: A Smart New Catalyst

Scientists have cooked up a clever way to turn CO2 into useful stuff without needing fancy equipment or lots of energy. They made a special material called a covalent organic framework (COF) that acts like a tiny, super-strong net. This net traps tiny bits of palladium, a special metal, to create a

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Nov 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

Keeping the Air Clean: The Challenge of Keeping Catalysts Working

Catalysts are like superheroes in the fight against air pollution. They help break down nasty gases like nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds. But even superheroes have their kryptonite. In this case, it's something called catalyst deactivation. This happens when the catalyst gets worn out

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Nov 25 2025TECHNOLOGY

Steam Machine: Not Your Average Gaming Console

The Steam Machine is shaping up to be a unique player in the gaming world. Unlike traditional consoles, it won't come with a budget-friendly price tag. Valve's Pierre-Loup Griffais made it clear that the Steam Machine's pricing will align more with the current PC market rather than the console marke

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