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Jan 04 2025SPORTS

Big Bucks for Women's Soccer: A New Chapter for NWSL

In 2025, women's sports are expected to hit new heights, thanks to a huge change in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). The league is about to welcome its 16th team, which is set to start playing in 2026. This big move is backed by a massive investment of $110 million from the IMA Financial G

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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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Dec 26 2024HEALTH

Does Medicaid Expansion Lower Rates of Intimate Partner Violence?

Intimate partner violence, or IPV, is a serious problem in the United States. About half of all women experience it at some point in their lives. This can lead to physical and mental health issues. Most prevention efforts focus on individual and family-level solutions. But what about bigger policy c

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Dec 24 2024BUSINESS

Joliet Gets a New Retail Gem: Burlington Moves into Old Bed, Bath & Beyond Space

It’s been over two years since Bed, Bath & Beyond decided to close its doors in Joliet as part of a large-scale reduction. Now, the city is seeing a silver lining in this change. The once-empty Bed, Bath & Beyond store at 2850 Plainfield Road is currently being revamped. Guess who’s moving in? Burli

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Dec 24 2024POLITICS

Trump's Territorial Teases: Greenland, Panama, and Canada

President Trump has been hinting at expanding US territory by suggesting the US could absorb Canada, take over the Panama Canal, and even purchase Greenland from Denmark. These ideas, which Trump has mentioned casually, have raised eyebrows due to their similarity to the 19th-century concept of Mani

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Dec 24 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Monster Squad Returns: 'Creature Commandos' Season 2 Confirmed

Get ready for more monster mayhem! The animated series "Creature Commandos, " penned by DC Studios co-chief James Gunn, has been picked up for a second season on the streaming platform Max. This show, featuring a diverse cast of incarcerated non-human monsters who become a secret black ops team, is

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Dec 21 2024SPORTS

The College Football Playoff Just Got Bigger and Better

Get ready, college football fans! The College Football Playoff (CFP) has expanded to include 12 teams, adding new energy and excitement to the postseason. This new format will see both top-tier teams and well-respected veterans battle it out on the gridiron. Kicking off during the chilly holiday sea

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Dec 20 2024BUSINESS

Oakland's Empty Spot Gets New Life with Dave & Buster's

In the heart of Oakland, there's a big empty space that's been causing quite a stir. For years, people have been trying to figure out what to do with the ground-floor market hall at 55 Harrison St. in Jack London Square. The building is huge, with five stories and over 187, 000 square feet of space.

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Dec 19 2024SPORTS

Get Ready for 12-Team College Football Playoff: First Round Matchups and What to Watch

The College Football Playoff has grown! From a four-team bracket, it now includes 12 teams. The bottom eight seeds are playing on Friday and Saturday, while the top four seeds have a bye. Here's a guide to the first-round games. On Friday, Indiana (11-1) faces Notre Dame (11-1). Indiana's offense i

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Dec 19 2024BUSINESS

Breweries in Transition: Closures, Changes, and New Opportunities

The craft beer scene in Colorado saw some significant shifts in 2024. Several breweries, like Grandma's House and Fiction Beer, called it quits due to burnout and tough market conditions. Rising costs and increased competition made it hard for many small breweries to stay afloat. However, there's a

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