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Oct 31 2025SPORTS

UVA Basketball: A Mixed Bag for the Upcoming Season

The UVA Basketball team showed promise in their recent exhibition game against Villanova, but there's still room for improvement. Eighteen turnovers and a soft interior defense are areas that need work. As the 2025-2026 season approaches, predictions from various algorithms paint a mixed picture. K

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Tech Giant Cisco in Hot Water Over China's Human Rights Abuses

Two U. S. lawmakers are pushing for the Supreme Court to let a lawsuit against Cisco move forward. The suit claims Cisco's tech was used to harm Falun Gong practitioners in China. Reps. Chris Smith and John Moolenaar want the Trump administration to back the plaintiffs. They say Cisco's tech helped

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Oct 31 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Taron Egerton Joins Tatum in Upcoming Crime Epic

Taron Egerton is set to star alongside Channing Tatum in the new crime film "Kockroach. " This movie is expected to be a gripping tale of power and crime in New York. The project is being produced by Andrew Lazar and Kevin Frakes, known for their work on successful films like "American Sniper" and "

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Oct 31 2025HEALTH

Helping Young Adults with Early Psychosis Connect with Their Communities

Young adults dealing with early psychosis face unique challenges when trying to engage with their communities. Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) programs are designed to support these individuals, but there's a gap in understanding how these programs help with community involvement beyond education,

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Oct 31 2025CELEBRITIES

Amy Schumer's Journey to Feeling Strong

Amy Schumer is sharing a big update about her health and how she's feeling. She recently posted some photos on Instagram, looking stylish in a black and white Valentino dress. But it's not just about the outfit; she's also talking about how good she feels inside. Schumer, who is 44, said she's feel

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Confusing Words: City Council Struggles with Basic Terms

The City Council is making headlines, but not for the right reasons. They are trying to pass laws about pregnancy and health after birth. But they are having a hard time with their words. They don't want to say “woman. ” Instead, they use “birthing person” or “pregnant people. ” It sounds odd and co

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Speeding Up Deportations: ICE's New Plan for Texas

ICE, the U. S. immigration agency, is looking for companies to help move immigrants from Texas jails to detention centers quickly. This new plan could make deportations faster and give ICE officers more time for other tasks. The idea is to have a team ready to pick up immigrants from any of Texas' 2

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

A Clash of Beliefs: Ultra-Orthodox Jews and Military Service

A massive protest shook Jerusalem recently, as thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men took to the streets. They were there to oppose a new law about military service. This is a big deal in Israel, where serving in the army is usually mandatory. The protesters were mostly dressed in their traditiona

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Oct 31 2025LIFESTYLE

Saying Goodbye: A Look at Local Farewells and How to Share Them

A beloved local spot, LW’s Bierstube, is shutting its doors today in Inver Grove Heights. This is not just about a place closing; it’s a reminder of how often we say goodbye in life. Whether it’s a favorite hangout or a loved one, knowing how to share these farewells is important. When someone pass

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Oct 30 2025SCIENCE

Unlocking Alzheimer's Secrets with a Smart Fluorescent Probe

Alzheimer's disease is a big deal. It's the most common type of dementia, and it's tough to diagnose and treat. One of the main problems is that scientists don't have great tools to see what's happening inside the brain. Specifically, they want to track two things: amyloid-β plaques and hypochlorous

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