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Jan 27 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Disney's Mufasa Roars to Top Spot Again as Sonic 3 Breaks Records

The global box office is still buzzing with late 2024 releases, but Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King is making some serious noise. Despite starting off slow, the lion-hearted Disney film has now claimed the top spot for the sixth weekend in a row. With a global total of $626. 7 million, Mufasa is reig

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Jan 26 2025POLITICS

Alaskans Stick to Denali, Despite Trump's Name Change

Jeff King, a four-time Iditarod champ, lives in the shadow of North America's tallest peak, Denali. He and many Alaskans are upset that President Trump wants to change the mountain's name back to Mount McKinley. The peak's original name, Denali, is sacred to the Athabascan tribe. They've lived in th

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Jan 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Star Trek: Section 31 – A Dark Trek Spin-Off Awaits on Paramount+

In 2025, Paramount+ is starting the year with a bang by launching "Star Trek: Section 31, " a streaming movie that's anything but your typical Trek. This film spotlights a darker side of the Star Trek universe, led by the formidable Michelle Yeoh as Emperor Philippa Georgiou from the Mirror Universe

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Jan 20 2025POLITICS

Trump's Plan to Rename Waterways & Peaks

President Trump has some big changes in mind for our nation's maps. He wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and change Mount Denali back to Mount McKinley, all as part of his first few days in office. This news came from his press team on the social media platform X, where they

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Jan 18 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Frasier's New Chapter Hits a Roadblock, but Hope Remains

Have you ever wondered what happens to your favorite TV characters after their shows end? Well, Frasier Crane, the beloved radio psychiatrist from the hit sitcom Frasier, got a new lease on life when Paramount+ decided to bring him back for a revival in 2022. However, it seems like Frasier's comebac

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Jan 18 2025HEALTH

Opioid Policies: Do They Really Make a Difference?

Have you ever wondered if the policies your state puts in place actually affect how many opioids are being dispensed? Well, let's dive into that! States have been trying out various policies to change how opioids are prescribed, but not many studies have looked at how effective these policies are in

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Jan 17 2025BUSINESS

American Express in Hot Water: Paying Millions to Settle Fraud Claims

American Express is in trouble. They've agreed to pay a massive $230 million to resolve multiple fraud investigations. This includes $138 million for giving customers bad tax advice about two wire products: Payroll Rewards and Premium Wire. These products were marketed as a way to save on taxes, but

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Jan 09 2025BUSINESS

Ski Patrollers Win Big in Utah Resort Strike

After a tense two-week strike, 200 ski patrollers at a big Utah resort are back on the job. They accepted a new contract that includes a $2-an-hour pay raise and better deals for senior patrollers. The Park City Ski Professional Ski Patrol Association called it a big victory. They say it shows what

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Jan 04 2025HEALTH

The World's Oldest Person: A Remarkable Life Comes to an End

In Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture, the world's oldest person has said her final goodbye. Tomiko Itooka, a Japanese woman from Osaka, passed away at the age of 116 in a care home. Born on May 23, 1908, Itooka led a life full of activity and spirit. She loved bananas and a yogurt drink called Calpis, and ev

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Jan 04 2025SCIENCE

Underwater Volcanoes: Can We Know When They'll Blow?

Ever thought about volcanoes under the sea? One of these, off Oregon's coast, is about to erupt. Scientists say it might happen by the end of 2025. This volcano, named Axial Seamount, is the most active in the Northeast Pacific. It's been quiet since 2015, but now it's swelling again. This could me

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