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Jul 19 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Late-Night TV's Tough Times: Is Colbert's Exit Just About Money?

CBS has decided to end Stephen Colbert's late-night show, saying it's all about money. But many people think there's more to it. Colbert has been a big critic of President Donald Trump, and some believe that might have played a role in the decision. Late-night TV is facing some serious challenges.

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Jul 19 2025POLITICS

Choosing the Right Leader: A Look at Chicago's Zoning Committee Shuffle

Mayor Brandon Johnson is once again at a crossroads, needing to pick a new leader for the Zoning Committee. This time, the decision is even more crucial as it's his third attempt. The current leader, Ald. Walter Burnett, is stepping down, leaving a big void. This isn't just any committee; it's one o

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Jul 19 2025HEALTH

Celebrating Black Moms: A Fresh Look at Health and Happiness

When we talk about Black moms' health, it's usually all doom and gloom. We hear a lot about the bad stuff, like how Black moms face more risks and challenges. But that's not the whole story. Black moms also have stories of joy, strength, and thriving. It's time to focus on those stories too. For a

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Jul 19 2025SPORTS

A Golfer's Battle: From Poison to the Open Championship

Christiaan Bezuidenhout, a South African golfer, is making waves at the Open Championship in Northern Ireland. He's not the highest-ranked player, but his story is one of resilience and determination. As a toddler, Bezuidenhout accidentally drank rat poison, which left him with a stutter and battle

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Jul 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Coaches Get a High-Tech Upgrade: How Sony and the NFL Are Changing the Game

Football coaches have a tough job. They need to make quick decisions in loud, crowded stadiums. Sometimes, the weather is extreme. To help, the NFL and Sony teamed up to create new headsets. These headsets are made to work well in any condition. The NFL announced this new partnership with Sony. It'

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Jul 18 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A CEO's Kiss Cam Blunder: What Happened Next?

A tech CEO and his HR head found themselves in a viral video after a simple concert moment went wrong. Grace Springer, a big Coldplay fan, recorded the awkward scene. She didn't know who the couple was when she filmed them kissing on the kiss cam. The video quickly spread online, with millions of vi

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Jul 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

SpaceX's Starbase: A Risky Path to the Stars

Starbase, SpaceX's bustling launch and manufacturing hub in Texas, has a problem: it's a hotspot for worker injuries. Since 2019, this site has seen injury rates much higher than other SpaceX facilities and the industry average. In 2024, Starbase's injury rate was 4. 27 per 100 workers, nearly six t

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Jul 18 2025POLITICS

Wasted Shots: How U. S. Missed the Mark on Mpox Vaccines for Africa

A big chance to help was lost. Almost 800, 000 doses of mpox vaccine, promised to African nations, are now useless. They expired because they weren't sent in time. This was part of a bigger plan by the Biden team. They wanted to send over 1 million doses to Africa. But, only a small part of that pro

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Jul 18 2025POLITICS

Medicaid Data Sharing: A New Immigration Enforcement Tool?

The Trump administration has quietly authorized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to access sensitive personal data of Medicaid recipients. This data includes home addresses, ethnic backgrounds, and other identifying information of the 79 million people enrolled in the program. The agreement

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Jul 18 2025HEALTH

Why Heart Doctors Aren't Using a Life-Saving Treatment

Heart failure is a big deal, especially for folks over 50. It's a top reason people end up in the hospital, and it can make life pretty tough. There's a treatment called Cardiac Resynchronisation Therapy (CRT) that can really help, but not enough doctors are using it. The usual ways to get doctors t

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