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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

Trump's Phone Calls Secure Speaker Win, But It's Not Smooth Sailing

On a Friday afternoon, President-elect Donald Trump made some crucial phone calls while on the golf course. These calls were not about his swing but about influencing two key lawmakers, Reps. Ralph Norman and Keith Self. Trump's persuasion paid off, as the Republican lawmakers backed Mike Johnson fo

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Jan 04 2025SPORTS

NFL Week 18 Predictions: Wentz's Chiefs Triumph, Mayfield Breaks Records

As the 2025 season wraps up, the NFL's Week 18 brings some intriguing matchups. Let's dive into five key predictions. Carson Wentz and the Kansas City Chiefs are set to end the Denver Broncos' playoff dreams. Despite resting their main stars, the Chiefs are poised to beat the Broncos. Denver's rook

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Jan 04 2025SPORTS

Will Brady Swap Fox for the Raiders' Sideline?

Tom Brady has been making waves off the field with a whopping $375 million deal from Fox Sports and ownership stakes in the Raiders, a WNBA team, and an English soccer club. But could all this busy work mean he's about to ditch his broadcast gig before it even starts? NFL reporter Richard Deitsch th

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

Economics 101: What Policymakers and Voters Need to Know

Everyone's been talking about the economy during the recent election. Both sides promised to take on inflation and globalization, but can they really control these big issues? Not directly. What they can do is help working families with wise policies. Now that one party has control of both Congress

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

Will 2025 Change the Game for Ukraine and Russia?

2024 was tough for Ukraine. A surprise attack in Russia's Kursk region caught the Kremlin off guard, but the war isn't going well for Ukraine. Russian forces are pushing hard in Donetsk, threatening major cities like Pokrovsk. The Ukrainian offensive in Kursk didn't go as planned. Many Ukrainians ar

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Jan 03 2025SPORTS

Dolphins' QB Huntley Gets Another Start: Tagovailoa's Hip Injury Keeps Him Out

Tyler Huntley will start for the Miami Dolphins again this week. Head coach Mike McDaniel confirmed that Tua Tagovailoa won't play due to a hip injury. It's not a simple bruise, but a "unique muscle issue" that's keeping Tagovailoa sidelined. The coach wanted to be sure Tagovailoa doesn't risk a ser

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Jan 03 2025SPORTS

Mike McCarthy: Will He Wait until January 14 to Coach Again?

Mike McCarthy's contract with the Cowboys expires on January 14. That’s when he can start talking to other teams about coaching jobs. But will the Cowboys let him interview early? Owner Jerry Jones might want to keep the spotlight on the Cowboys during the playoffs, so he could delay McCarthy's inte

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Jan 03 2025SPORTS

The Surprising Downside of Byes in College Football Playoffs

In the first year of the 12-team college football playoffs, teams that got a bye in the first round didn't fare well. None of the top seeds—Boise State, Arizona State, Oregon, and Georgia—won their quarterfinal games. These teams hadn't played a real game in over three weeks, which might have made t

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Jan 03 2025POLITICS

Syria's Shift: Gulf Nations Watch Warily

For a long time, Syria was Iran's best friend in the Arab world while rich Gulf countries competed with Tehran. But with dictator Bashar al-Assad suddenly gone, Iran's out, and the Gulf states see a chance to step in. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being careful, though. The big

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Jan 03 2025SPORTS

Vikings vs. Lions: A Battle for NFC Supremacy

In the final regular-season game, the Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions are set to clash in a high-stakes battle. Both teams are tied with an impressive 14-2 record, but only one can claim the NFC North title and secure a first-round bye. This is it—the game that could change everything. Let's bre

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