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Dec 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Personality and Digital Habits: Who's at Risk?

The Big Five Model is a tool used to understand how people behave. It looks at five key traits: openness, extraversion, neuroticism, agreeableness, and conscientiousness. This study used this model to see how these traits relate to how people use digital spaces like social media and video games. Fi

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Dec 30 2025SPORTS

Missed Calls: How NFL Referees Are Changing Games

NFL referees are making big mistakes. They are not calling pass interference when they should. This is a big problem. It changes the outcome of games. In recent weeks, two important games had key moments where pass interference was not called. In one game, a player from Baltimore pulled down a rece

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Dec 30 2025CRIME

The Man Behind the Bombs: A Look into the January 6 Mystery

Brian Cole Jr. , a 30-year-old from Woodbridge, Virginia, is in hot water. He's accused of planting pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican national committees just before the January 6 Capitol riot. Cole's lawyers say he's not a threat and want him released while he awaits trial. They argue t

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

Jazz Group Opts Out of Kennedy Center Show

A well-known jazz group, The Cookers, has decided not to perform at the Kennedy Center on New Year's Eve. This move comes after the center was renamed to include President Donald Trump's name. The group shared their decision on their website, saying they wanted to make sure their music could be enjo

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Dec 30 2025SCIENCE

Sky Showdown: Supermoon vs. Meteor Shower in January

January skies are set for a celestial showdown. A supermoon and a meteor shower are happening at the same time. But the bright moon might make it hard to see the shooting stars. The Quadrantid meteor shower is expected to peak late Friday into early Saturday. Usually, people can see about 25 meteor

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Dec 30 2025CELEBRITIES

The Royal Paycheck: How Much Does Prince William Really Make?

Prince William has a lot of money. Like, a lot. He is not worried about money. He is the future king of England. He has a big job. He also has a big paycheck. The Duchy of Cornwall is a big deal. It is a collection of land and businesses. It is very old. It is worth a lot of money. It is over $1 bil

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Dec 30 2025HEALTH

Life Lessons from a Hospital Chaplain: Embracing the Present

A hospital chaplain's job is not easy. It involves seeing people at their most vulnerable moments. For J. S. Park, this role brought a lot of anxiety at first. He saw many patients in critical condition and started thinking about his own mortality. This fear made him appreciate the small, everyday m

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Dec 30 2025BUSINESS

North Texas: Where Jobs Are Growing and What Skills You Need

North Texas is set to see a big jump in jobs over the next few years. With the population growing fast, there's a push to get people ready for the jobs that will be in demand. But there are hurdles to overcome, like getting the right training and credentials. The jobs that will see the most opening

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Dec 30 2025SCIENCE

How the Brain Helps Us Focus on Objects Near and Far

The brain is a powerful tool that helps us see things clearly, no matter how close or far they are. This is thanks to something called vergence eye movements. These movements allow our eyes to focus on objects in three-dimensional space. However, for many people with neurodegenerative disorders, thi

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Dec 30 2025WEATHER

Staten Island Braces for Windy Tuesday

Staten Island is in for a windy Tuesday, with gusts that could hit 50 mph. The wind advisory is in place until 6 p. m. , so it's a good idea to tie down anything that might blow away. The morning is expected to be the windiest, but the gusts will ease up as the day goes on. The National Weather Ser

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