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Dec 29 2025ENVIRONMENT

Cleaning Up Our Water: How a Local Plant is Making a Big Difference

Water from homes travels through pipes to a treatment plant. There, it goes through several steps to become clean again. First, large items like sticks and plastic are removed. Then, in the primary treatment, oils and greases float to the top, while solids sink to the bottom. Next, bacteria help bre

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Dec 29 2025ENVIRONMENT

Plastic Pollution: A Closer Look at Beach Litter

Plastic waste is everywhere. It's in our oceans, our rivers, and even on our beaches. The problem is growing fast. Many countries are trying to keep track of this mess. They focus on big pieces of litter, like bottles and bags. They also look at tiny bits, called microplastics. But there's a gap. Th

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Dec 29 2025SCIENCE

When Being Left Out Shakes Your World

Being ignored or left out can really mess with your head. It's not just about feeling lonely or sad. It can make you feel unsure about everything, like you're standing on shaky ground. This is what researchers have been exploring in a series of experiments. They found that being ostracized, or excl

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Dec 29 2025WEATHER

Weather Chaos Across the Nation: A Look at the Storm's Impact

A massive storm is causing big problems for people trying to travel. Right now, 38 million people are dealing with winter weather alerts. These alerts stretch from the Northern Plains all the way to New England. By Sunday midday, over 3, 500 flights were delayed and more than 400 were canceled. This

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Dec 29 2025WEATHER

Winter Weather Warnings: Southeast Minnesota Braces for Storm

Southeast Minnesota is facing a tough winter storm, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has taken action. They issued a no travel advisory for state and federal highways in the area. This means it's not safe to drive right now. The advisory covers 11 counties, including Dodge, Fil

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Dec 29 2025SPORTS

Georgia Southern and Appalachian State: A Bowl Game Showdown

In the upcoming Birmingham Bowl, Georgia Southern and Appalachian State are set to face off in a rematch. Earlier in the season, the Eagles secured a narrow 25-23 victory over the Mountaineers. This bowl game is a second chance for Appalachian State to turn the tables. Georgia Southern has had a mi

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

Jackson 2026: A Fresh Look at City Council Goals

Jackson's city council members are setting their sights on big changes for 2026. They're zeroing in on three main areas: keeping people safe, tackling neglected properties, and fixing up the city's roads and buildings. But each council member has their own take on what's most urgent, depending on th

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Dec 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ben Affleck's Underappreciated Boston Crime Saga Now on HBO Max

Ben Affleck's "The Town" is a hidden gem in his directing career. It's the middle chapter of his Boston trilogy, sandwiched between "Gone Baby Gone" and "Live by Night. " This 2010 crime thriller is now available for streaming on HBO Max. The story revolves around a group of bank robbers from Bosto

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Dec 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Speedball Mike Bailey's Wardrobe Mix-Up at AEW Worlds End

At AEW Worlds End, something unusual happened with Speedball Mike Bailey's outfit. He and his teammate Kevin Knight, known as JetSpeed, teamed up with Jurassic Express for an eight-man tag team match. But Bailey wasn't wearing his usual gear. Instead, he was in Kevin Knight's pants, which had "Knigh

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Dec 28 2025POLITICS

Ukraine and US: A Step Closer to Peace?

In the midst of ongoing conflict, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to meet with US President Donald Trump in Florida. This meeting comes after weeks of intense discussions aimed at finding a peaceful resolution to the war. The main focus of their discussion will be to finalize a peace

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