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Oct 09 2024SCIENCE

How Submarines Dive: The Magic of Ballast Tanks

Submarines are fascinating vessels that can disappear underwater, making them essential for naval defense. But how do they submerge without sinking? The secret lies in their ballast and trim tanks. These tanks are strategically placed between the outer and inner hulls, allowing submarines to control

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Oct 09 2024SPORTS

Sports History: Jerry Sandusky's Sentence

On October 9, 2012, Jerry Sandusky was handed a minimum 30-year prison sentence. This former Penn State assistant coach had been found guilty of child sexual abuse, an event that rocked the sports world and led to the downfall of legendary coach Joe Paterno. The scandal brought significant changes t

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Oct 09 2024SPORTS

The Unlikely Tale of Abe Saperstein and the Harlem Globetrotters

Meet Abe Saperstein, a short man from London who packed a giant's energy into his 5-foot, 3-inch frame. He was a pioneer in the world of sports, entertainment, and even racial equality. Born in 1902, Saperstein moved to Chicago and started the Harlem Globetrotters basketball team—just one of his man

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Oct 09 2024SPORTS

High School Sports Highlights: Tuesday's Action

Boys soccer saw an exciting matchup as St. John's Prep beat Minnewaska 6-1 in a Section 8A Play-In game. They'll now face Cathedral, the top seed, on Thursday night. In volleyball, Tech dominated Apollo 3-0, with Miracle Jensen leading the way with 12 kills. Albany also had a strong showing, beating

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Oct 09 2024SPORTS

Week 6 Fantasy Football Injuries to Watch Out For

It's been a bit of a mixed bag in Week 6 with injuries in the world of fantasy football. Interestingly, some players got hurt right before their bye weeks, which could be a stroke of luck for fantasy managers. Let's dive into the key injuries you need to know about across different positions. At qu

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Oct 09 2024SPORTS

Rashford's Body Language Raises Concerns at United

Manchester United is in a tough spot right now, and their star player, Marcus Rashford, is getting a lot of criticism. Pundit Jamie O'Hara noticed that Rashford seems frustrated and uninterested during games. This is a big problem for United's manager, Erik ten Hag, who's trying to figure out what t

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Oct 08 2024SPORTS

Pedro Martinez's Take on a Controversial Yankees Call

Former Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez has some strong opinions about a recent call in a Yankees game. In the first game of the American League Division Series between the Yankees and the Kansas City Royals, there was a controversial steal call. Jazz Chisholm Jr. seemed to be tagged out at second bas

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Oct 08 2024CELEBRITIES

Taylor Swift's Sparkling Football Fashion

Who needs a red carpet when you can have the red-walled tunnels of Arrowhead Stadium? That’s what Taylor Swift thought when she attended the Kansas City Chiefs game against the New Orleans Saints on Monday night (Oct. 7). She made a grand entrance wearing a plaid, off-the-shoulder minidress paired w

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Oct 08 2024SPORTS

Yankees Stumble in Game 2, ALDS Heads to Kansas City Tied 1-1

The New York Yankees had a bad night at Yankee Stadium on Monday. Their pitcher, Carlos Rodon, struggled in the fourth inning, giving up four runs. Meanwhile, the team's hitters didn't do much better, wasting several chances to score. The result? A 4-2 loss to the Royals, tying the series at 1-1. Th

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Oct 08 2024SPORTS

Chiefs Keep Rolling: Beat Saints 26-13, Stay Undefeated

Derek Carr, playing his 18th game against the Chiefs, faced another tough night. He's now 3-15 against them, with a 1-9 record against Patrick Mahomes. To make matters worse, Carr left the game early with an oblique injury. Before the Chiefs took on the Saints, there was another Kansas City victory

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