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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

Money Moves in the Shadows: How Tech Giants Could Influence Elections

A new plan is brewing that could let big tech companies like Anthropic dip into politics without anyone knowing. Here’s how it works: two big spending groups, one for Republicans and one for Democrats, will get money from a secretive nonprofit called Public First. This nonprofit doesn’t have to reve

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Dec 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Sisters' Next Steps: From Sorority Rush to New Adventures

The Darnell sisters, Kylan and Izzy, are making waves beyond their time at the University of Alabama. Kylan, a senior, has become a big deal online, sharing her journey through sorority recruitment and gaining almost 2 million followers. She's not just about the social media fame, though. She's got

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Dec 10 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Atlantic's Stories Get a Hollywood Makeover

Prologue Entertainment, a new production company, has teamed up with The Atlantic to turn its news stories into TV shows and movies. This deal means that The Atlantic's journalism could soon be the basis for both scripted and unscripted projects. Prologue, which is supported by RedBird Capital, will

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Dec 10 2025BUSINESS

Gulf States Dive Into Hollywood with Big Moves

Gulf countries are making bold moves in Hollywood. They are teaming up to invest in big movie studios. This shows they want to be major players in the entertainment world. These countries have a lot of money from oil. Now, they are using it to buy into famous movie companies. It's not just about ma

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Dec 10 2025EDUCATION

How Medical Students Can Learn Research Through Fun Games

Medical students often find research boring. They prefer learning about patients and treatments. But research is important. It helps them understand how to find and use information. Games can make learning research fun. One way to do this is through educational escape rooms. These rooms are like puz

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Dec 10 2025SPORTS

Freeman's Health Concerns Cloud Dodgers' Championship Hopes

The Los Angeles Dodgers made waves at the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings by signing star closer Edwin Diaz. This move strengthens their bullpen, addressing a key weakness. The team is now seen as a top contender for the World Series, aiming for a third straight title. However, there's a clou

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Dec 10 2025EDUCATION

A Charter School in Trouble: What Went Wrong?

Montgomery County's only charter school, the MECCA Business Learning Institute (MBLI), is in hot water. Just a few months after it opened, the school is facing serious trouble. The county's education officials are considering shutting it down. Why? They say the school broke some important rules. Fi

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Dec 10 2025HEALTH

The Amethyst Experiment: Does the Crystal Really Work?

People have long believed that amethyst, a type of quartz, has special powers. They say it can help you stay balanced and even prevent drunkenness. Some alternative medicine practitioners still recommend it as a quick fix for health and well-being. With all the overindulgence that happens around the

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Dec 09 2025HEALTH

A Rare and Unusual Case of Rabies Transmission

A strange chain of events led to a tragic outcome in a recent medical case. It all started with a man in Idaho who was scratched by a skunk while protecting a kitten. The scratch seemed minor, but it turned out to be much more serious. The man later showed signs of confusion, trouble walking, and ha

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Dec 09 2025BUSINESS

Job Market: What's Happening in the U. S. ?

The U. S. job market is in a bit of a funk. In October, there were about 7. 7 million job openings. That's not a huge change from September, but it's a far cry from the peak of 12. 1 million openings in March 2022. Back then, the economy was bouncing back from COVID-19 lockdowns. Layoffs are up, to

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