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Dec 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

South Carolina's Coastal Crisis: Time to Update Old Rules

South Carolina's coast is changing fast. Islands are disappearing. Roads and homes are underwater more often. This is not news to people who live there. Yet, the rules that protect these places are stuck in the past. They do not consider rising sea levels or the unique importance of areas like Cape

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Dec 03 2025SPORTS

Why Are Coaches Paid So Much?

College football coaches are getting paid a lot of money. Lane Kiffin is the latest example. He just got a big job at Louisiana State University (LSU). The school will pay him about $91 million over seven years. That's a lot of money! Some people think this is a problem. They say it shows what's wro

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Dec 03 2025SCIENCE

Unseen Factors in Bone Studies: Why Computers Can Help

Bioarchaeology deals with bones from the past. But these bones don't tell the whole story. There are hidden factors that affect what we find. Computers can help us understand these hidden things better. Computers use math to make models. These models can show how hidden factors change what we see i

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Dec 03 2025WEATHER

Winter's Wrath: Navigating Colorado's Snowy Challenge

A significant snowstorm is on its way to Colorado, promising a mix of troubles for travelers. The snow will start late at night, moving from the mountains towards Denver. By midnight, Denver will see a lot of snow, and it will keep moving south along I-25 all night. The next day, morning commuters

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Dec 03 2025SPORTS

The Big Decision: Faith, Fame, or Family?

Kalani Sitake, the head coach of BYU, is at a crossroads. Penn State wants him to take over their football program. They are willing to pay him a lot more money than he makes now. But there is a big catch. Sitake has to decide between a big paycheck and staying with his team at BYU. BYU is special.

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Dec 03 2025OPINION

Slower Speeds, Safer Streets: A Fresh Look at Anchorage's Traffic Woes

Anchorage is facing a serious issue. The number of pedestrian deaths has reached a record high, with 15 lives lost in the past year. This is a stark reminder that our city's roads are not safe for everyone. The idea of adding more dividers, like the one on Minnesota Drive, has been suggested. But is

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Dec 03 2025EDUCATION

Graduate Degrees and Student Loans: What's the Deal?

Some graduate degrees are not seen as "professional" ones. This might make it harder for students to get loans. The list of professional degrees includes things like pharmacy, dentistry, and law. But nursing and other degrees are not on this list. The Department of Education says this won't be a bi

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Dec 02 2025SPORTS

Lane Kiffin's Big Move: From Ole Miss to LSU

Lane Kiffin is now the head coach of LSU. He left Ole Miss suddenly. This move was tough for him. He felt bad about leaving his old team. But he is happy now. Kiffin said goodbye to Ole Miss on Sunday. He had to drive to the airport. Fans were upset. They shouted at him. He had to call a friend who

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Dec 02 2025SPORTS

A Kicker's Slip-Up: What Happened on the Field?

In a game filled with odd moments, Giants kicker Younghoe Koo had one of the strangest plays of the season. He kicked the turf instead of the ball, leaving holder Jamie Gillan to pick up the loose ball and run, resulting in a 13-yard loss. Koo explained that the ball slipped in the cold weather, mak

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Dec 02 2025WEATHER

Heavy Snow Causes Chaos Across the Midwest and Northeast

A winter storm has been causing trouble across the Midwest and Northeast. In West Virginia, a truck driver had a close call early this morning. Their tractor-trailer skidded off a bridge in Mason County due to slippery roads. Rescue teams had to work hard to get the driver out safely. Roads are stil

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