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Dec 30 2024SPORTS

An NFL Dream: Travis Hunter's Path to Pro with an Unlikely Partner

Travis Hunter, a standout college football player, is set to enter the NFL draft after his final game at the Alamo Bowl. He's expected to be picked first by the New England Patriots, who are looking to rebuild their team. Huntington will need a new jersey number for the Patriots, as Tom Brady's numb

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Dec 30 2024BUSINESS

A Close Call on LAX Runway: Delta Flight and Charter Jet

On December 27, plane spotters at LAX observed a worrisome moment. A Delta Air Lines flight, headed to Atlanta, nearly collided with a chartered jet carrying the Gonzaga University basketball team. The Delta flight, operating on an Airbus A321, departed five minutes late and arrived in Atlanta about

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Dec 29 2024SPORTS

Quarterback Cam Ward Sets Record, Hurricanes Fall in Pop-Tarts Bowl

On Saturday, star Miami Hurricanes quarterback Cam Ward made history at the Pop-Tarts Bowl. With a 33-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter, Ward set a new record for the most collegiate passing touchdowns in Division I history, surpassing Case Keenum with his 156th score. However, Ward didn’t pl

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Dec 29 2024SPORTS

Georgia QB Carson Beck's NFL Dream Takes Flight

Meet Carson Beck, the Georgia quarterback who just announced his plans to join the 2025 NFL Draft. He made his big decision public on Saturday via Instagram, right before Georgia's Sugar Bowl game against Notre Dame. Unfortunately, Beck won't be playing due to an elbow injury he picked up during the

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Dec 28 2024SPORTS

Pick’em Predictions: Can Colts Beat Giants at Home?

The NFL Week 17 schedule is packed with exciting matchups. Let's dive into a few standouts. The Indianapolis Colts head to MetLife Stadium to face the New York Giants. Despite being the visitors, the Colts have a win under their belts at this venue, beating the Jets back in November. The Giants, how

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Dec 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

Running Minecraft on COBOL: A Tech Blast from the Past

Ever thought of playing Minecraft using a language from the 1950s? That's exactly what a modder named meyfa did by creating CobolCraft. COBOL, designed for enterprise IT systems, is still alive today, but finding developers who know it is tough. Meyfa took on the challenge and managed to run a Minec

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Dec 25 2024SPORTS

Buffaloes Secure Top Insurance for NFL Hopefuls

In a bold move, the Colorado Buffaloes have set a new standard for player protection. The university has provided record-breaking insurance coverage for star quarterback Shedeur Sanders and two-way sensation Travis Hunter. This decision came as both players chose to participate in the Alamo Bowl rat

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Dec 25 2024SPORTS

Football's Future: A Look at the NFL Draft's Biggest Shake-ups

As the holiday season approaches, CBS Sports has stirred things up with a new mock draft for the 2025 NFL Draft. This year, the focus is on quarterbacks, with only two highly anticipated players projected to be taken in the first round. Miami's Cam Ward and Colorado's Shedeur Sanders are the talk of

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Dec 24 2024SCIENCE

Unlocking Graphene's Secrets: A New Way to Make Polyglycerol

Scientists have discovered an innovative approach to boost the usefulness of carbon-based nanomaterials (CNMs) in fields like biomedicine and electronics. They've found that attaching polyglycerol (PG) to these materials can significantly enhance their properties. Typically, the "grafting from" meth

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Dec 23 2024SPORTS

Patriots’ Gritty Performance Reveals Coaching Concerns

The New England Patriots couldn't secure a win against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, but their performance raised some important questions about the coaching staff and decision-making. Despite playing hard, the team's lack of aggression and strange strategy calls left fans and analysts scratching the

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