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Oct 22 2025EDUCATION

School Board Candidates Share Their Top Concerns

In the upcoming election for the Thompson School District Board of Education, candidates are highlighting different issues they believe are crucial for the district. One major concern is the drop in student numbers, which puts pressure on the district to maintain quality education with fewer resourc

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Oct 22 2025CRYPTO

Crypto's Mixed Signals: What's Up with Bitcoin and Ethereum?

Crypto's end-of-year outlook is looking pretty good, but there are some things to watch out for. After a big drop on October 10th, things have calmed down a bit. The drop happened because too many people were borrowing too much money, and when some exchanges had to close out trades, it made things w

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Oct 22 2025SPORTS

A Thrilling Showdown: Western Carolina Outplays The Citadel

Western Carolina's quarterback, Taron Dickens, showcased his prowess on the field, throwing for an impressive 369 yards and five touchdowns. This stellar performance led his team to a narrow 45-38 victory over The Citadel, witnessed by a crowd of 9, 151 at Johnson Hagood Stadium on October 18. Dick

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Oct 22 2025BUSINESS

Hedge Fund King Ken Griffin: Why AI Isn't the Market-Beating Secret

Ken Griffin, the big boss of Citadel, recently shared his thoughts on AI at a big finance conference. While many on Wall Street are excited about using AI to pick stocks, Griffin isn't convinced it's the magic solution. He said AI can help with some tasks, but it's not great at finding those specia

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Oct 22 2025HEALTH

How Dreams and Tech Help Spot Mental Health Issues

People with psychosis often struggle to organize their thoughts and words. This can make it hard for them to communicate clearly. Traditionally, doctors have used interviews and questionnaires to measure this. But now, there's a new way to look at it: using computers to analyze language. Researcher

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Oct 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Who Left the Dance Floor on Wicked Night?

On Tuesday night, the ballroom of Dancing with the Stars transformed into the world of Oz, with dancers taking on the challenge of performing to songs from the popular musical Wicked. The guest judge for the evening was Jon M. Chu, the director of the Wicked movies, who brought a fresh perspective t

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Oct 22 2025HEALTH

Chess, Stress, and the Power of Yoga

Chess is more than just a game; it's a battle of wits that can stir up a lot of stress and anxiety. This is especially true for those competing in the Chess Olympiad, a major international event. While yoga is known for helping people manage stress, its effects on chess players haven't been studied

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Oct 22 2025CRIME

A Big Jewel Heist at the Louvre: What Went Wrong?

The Louvre in Paris is one of the most famous museums in the world. It holds priceless treasures from history. But recently, thieves stole jewels worth $102 million. This happened in broad daylight. The museum's director is now under scrutiny. She must answer questions about security. The heist was

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Oct 22 2025HEALTH

Choosing the Right Antidepressant: A Balancing Act

Antidepressants are not one-size-fits-all, and a new study highlights this fact. Researchers have ranked the side effects of different antidepressants, showing that some can cause weight gain, while others might affect heart rate or blood pressure. This information is crucial because around eight mi

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Oct 22 2025HEALTH

Early Peanut Exposure: A Game Changer for Allergy Prevention

Peanut allergies in young children have seen a significant drop. This change is thanks to a shift in advice given to parents. For a long time, experts told parents to keep peanuts away from babies. They thought this would prevent allergies. But a big study in 2015 showed the opposite. It found that

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