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Dec 20 2024SPORTS

Schröder's Warriors Debut: A Bumpy Start Amid Bigger Issues

Dennis Schröder's first game with the Golden State Warriors was a tough one. He scored his first points with a mid-range shot, but the team was already down 8-0. By the end of the first quarter, Schröder had missed all his shots, and the Warriors were behind by 22 points against the Memphis Grizzlie

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Dec 19 2024SPORTS

Wrestler A. J. Ferrari's Comeback: A Story of Controversy and Dominance

The 2024-25 NCAA wrestling season has been full of excitement. One wrestler making waves is A. J. Ferrari, who won the NCAA championship with Oklahoma State University back in 2021. His return to the mat has been impressive, but not everyone is cheering. A well-known sports broadcaster, Shane Sparks

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Dec 19 2024HEALTH

The Unusual Journey of Blood in the Brain

Meet John, a 54-year-old man who had a special map of his brain's blood vessels made. This map, called a computed tomography angiogram (CTA), showed something unique. John's left posterior cerebral artery (PCA) wasn't just getting blood from the vertebrobasilar system, like most people. It also had

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

Could Vrabel Coach the Patriots? An NFL Insider Weighs In

Ever since the New England Patriots' Week 15 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, the future of first-year head coach Jerod Mayo has been uncertain. An NFL insider, Tom E. Curran, recently shared an interesting perspective on NBC Sports Boston's "Arbella Early Edition. " He mentioned that Mike Vrabel, a P

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

What Happens If Trump Pardons Jan. 6 Rioters?

Imagine Donald Trump back in the White House, planning to pardon those who stormed the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Some rioters have already pleaded guilty, while others await trial. Trump’s empathy for these rioters, whom he calls “patriots, ” raises questions about how far his pardons might

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Chicago's New School Board: A Fresh Start

In a recent turn of events, Mayor Brandon Johnson has made some new picks for the Chicago Board of Education. The mayor introduced a new leader, Sean Harden, for the 21-member team that will take their seats in January. Among the nine new appointees, three are fresh faces, while the rest include peo

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Dec 17 2024SPORTS

Where Should Travis Hunter Play in the NFL?

Colorado star Travis Hunter is a unique player, starring as both a wide receiver and a cornerback. He caught 92 passes for 1, 152 yards and 14 touchdowns as a receiver, and tallied 21 solo tackles, 11 pass breakups, and four interceptions as a cornerback. The question is, where will he play more in

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Dec 17 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Sicario's Gunplay: Realism vs. Entertainment

Denis Villeneuve, known for his sci-fi films like Dune and Blade Runner 2049, also dabbled in crime thrillers with Sicario. This 2015 movie follows FBI agent Kate Macer, played by Emily Blunt, as she joins a task force to fight drug cartels. Despite its box office success and Oscar nominations, an a

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Dec 17 2024SPORTS

A Rocky Start for Jerod Mayo: Surviving His First Season

Jerod Mayo, the new guy at the helm of the Patriots, is encountering some bumps on the road during his first season. The team isn't performing as expected, with both the offense and defense having rough patches. Initially, the team's owners, including Robert Kraft, were backing Mayo, but things chan

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Dec 16 2024ENVIRONMENT

Exploring Moss: Nature's Detectives in North Macedonia

In the heart of North Macedonia lies Mariovo, a region where moss is playing a crucial role in monitoring air pollution. Scientists have been using moss samples to track the distribution of potentially harmful chemicals in the air. They found 44 different elements in 20 moss samples. These moss samp

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