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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

The Rise of the Rookies: 2024 Quarterbacks Step Up

In the 2024 NFL draft, six quarterbacks were chosen in the first twelve picks. Now, five of these rookies are getting their shot at the starting job. Caleb Williams of the Bears, Jayden Daniels of the Commanders, and Bo Nix of the Broncos were first-string from Week 1. Drake Maye, drafted by the Pat

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Dec 18 2024BUSINESS

Why Some Delta 737-900ERs Don't Have In-Flight Movies

Picture this: you're about to board a Delta flight, excited for the movie selection, but bummer! Not all Delta 737-900ERs have screens. That's right, out of Delta's 163 737-900ERs, 33 former Lion Air planes are taking a rain check on in-flight entertainment. Back in 2021, Delta snapped up these plan

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix Dominates, But Some Big Names Miss Out

Netflix's Emilia Pérez led the pack with six mentions in the recently released Oscar shortlists. Universal's Wicked and Fox's Alien: Romulus were close behind with four each. But some big names like Neon's Anora and Amazon/MGM's Nickel Boys were nowhere to be found. This doesn't mean they're not res

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Dec 17 2024SPORTS

Where Should Travis Hunter Play in the NFL?

Colorado star Travis Hunter is a unique player, starring as both a wide receiver and a cornerback. He caught 92 passes for 1, 152 yards and 14 touchdowns as a receiver, and tallied 21 solo tackles, 11 pass breakups, and four interceptions as a cornerback. The question is, where will he play more in

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Dec 15 2024CELEBRITIES

Tom Brady’s Post-Football Journey: A New Chapter or a Midlife Pause?

Tom Brady, the legendary quarterback, has been facing some tough times after retiring from football and going through a divorce with supermodel Gisele Bündchen. Recently, he's been opening up about his struggles on social media. He shared a rap song lyric, "you don’t want zero problems, big fella, "

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Dec 15 2024POLITICS

Aircraft Carriers in the Pacific: A Look at Movements

This week, the US has sent its aircraft carrier, the Carl Vinson, to the Philippine Sea. Meanwhile, China's three aircraft carriers stayed in their ports, even though China held military exercises near Taiwan. The Japanese destroyer Kaga, which is being turned into an aircraft carrier, returned to J

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Dec 12 2024FINANCE

Bank Overdraft Fees: A New Limit is Coming

Imagine having to pay $35 just for buying a $5 coffee with your debit card when you're a bit short on funds. Sounds unfair, right? Well, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) thinks so too. They've just announced a new rule to limit those nasty overdraft fees. The rule says banks can't cha

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Dec 07 2024BUSINESS

Two Senators Want Answers: Are Sports Betting Giants Breaking the Law?

Two senators from opposite sides of the aisle have teamed up to investigate if sports betting apps FanDuel and DraftKings are breaking antitrust laws. They've sent a letter to the Justice Department and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) asking them to look into their concerns. Senators Mike Lee (R-

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Dec 06 2024SPORTS

Who Will the Liberty Protect? Picking Players for the Expansion Draft

The Golden State Valkyries, a new team in the WNBA, are about to participate in the league's first expansion draft in a long time. This means the New York Liberty, along with other WNBA teams, had to choose six players they want to protect. These players can't be drafted by the Valkyries. The Liber

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Dec 03 2024HEALTH

Creating Nanofibers for Better Blood Vessel Replacement

Researchers are exploring new ways to make artificial blood vessels work better. One big challenge is keeping these small-diameter vessels from clogging or getting inflamed after surgery. A key step is finding materials that can release helpful substances slowly and create a good environment for new

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