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Dec 14 2025SPORTS

Michigan Athletics: A Pattern of Trouble?

The University of Michigan's athletic department has seen a lot of drama lately. In just three years, they've had some serious issues. First, there was Mel Pearson, the men's ice hockey coach. He was let go after an investigation found a "toxic environment. " Players were pressured to lie about Covi

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Dec 13 2025SPORTS

Michigan Athletics: A Culture Under Scrutiny

The University of Michigan's athletic department is facing serious questions about its culture and leadership. Sherrone Moore, a former coach, was recently fired and charged with serious crimes. This incident has brought attention to the department's handling of misconduct. Investigators are lookin

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Dec 13 2025SCIENCE

Salt-Loving Bacteria: A Hidden Treasure in Slovakia's Brine

In the heart of Slovakia, a former salt mine holds a secret. The brine from Solivar near Prešov is home to a unique group of bacteria. These tiny organisms love salt. They thrive in high-salinity environments. Scientists wanted to know more. They collected samples in 2020 and 2021. They grew these b

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Dec 13 2025SPORTS

Local High School Hoops: A Night of Nail-Biting Games

The Bay City area witnessed some intense high school basketball games recently. John Glenn High School pulled off a close win against Swan Valley. The score was 63-62. It was a tight game, especially in the fourth quarter. John Glenn's players showed great teamwork and resilience. Caleb Seafert and

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Dec 13 2025EDUCATION

Nursing Left Out: Lawmakers Push for Fair Loan Access

A big group of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are pushing the Education Department to include nursing in a special list of "professional" programs. This comes after nurses were left out of a new rule that lets students borrow more money for certain graduate degrees. Right now, the list incl

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Dec 13 2025EDUCATION

A School Board Member's Sudden Exit: What Really Happened?

A school board member in New Jersey decided to leave her position early. Rebecca Petersen was part of the Raritan Township school board for three years. She chose to step down a month before her term ended. This happened after a long argument about some old social media posts. Petersen said her tim

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Dec 12 2025SPORTS

UNC Makes Big Changes After Tough Season

UNC football is shaking things up. They just let go of their offensive and special teams coordinators. This comes after a rough season where the team only won 4 out of 12 games. Coach Bill Belichick, who joined the team last year, made the announcement. The team's offense was struggling. They were

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Dec 12 2025SPORTS

The Sudden Fall of a Rising Star in College Football

Sherrone Moore's journey as the head coach at the University of Michigan took a dramatic turn on a Wednesday. Starting the day as a promising leader, he ended it as a former coach, dismissed due to an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. The university's zero-tolerance policy left no room

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Dec 12 2025WEATHER

More Rain on the Horizon for Fraser Valley

The Fraser Valley is bracing for another round of wet weather. After a massive downpour on Wednesday, Environment Canada has issued a heads-up about more rain in the coming days. The eastern part of the Fraser Valley, including Chilliwack, Abbotsford, and Hope, has already seen a lot of rain. Some

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Dec 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Ocean Data in Peril: Why NOAA's Buoys Are at Risk

The ocean is a big, mysterious place, and we rely on buoys and sensors to help us understand it better. These tools give us important information for fishing, shipping, and even predicting hurricanes. But right now, these buoys are in trouble because they aren't getting the money they need to keep w

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