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Dec 18 2024POLITICS

Lawmakers Bump Up Troop Pay, Face Off on China and Culture

Washington saw a major defense bill pass through the Senate, focusing on significant pay hikes for junior military personnel. The bill, totaling $895 billion, also targets China's growing influence. Strikingly, it removes medical coverage for transgender children of military members. The measure fac

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Dec 17 2024POLITICS

Republicans and Democrats Work Together on Government Funding, But Conservatives Have Concerns

In the halls of the Capitol, Republican leaders have managed to hammer out a deal on government funding. However, Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to negotiate with Democrats late in the year has left some conservatives feeling uneasy. The deal, which is set to be unveiled soon, includes a significan

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Dec 17 2024CRIME

Nine Years On, South Carolina's Hate Crime Bill Still Awaits Approval

For the ninth year in a row, a lawmaker in Charleston, South Carolina, has submitted a hate crime bill to the statehouse. This bill aims to make South Carolina the 49th state to pass such a law. The bill is named after Senator Clementa C. Pinckney, who was killed in the Mother Emanuel Church shootin

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Dec 15 2024SPORTS

Bill's Surprising Job Hunt: Did He Reach Out to the Jets?

Just a few days after Bill Belichick was named the new head coach at North Carolina, a surprising revelation emerged. He reportedly contacted the New York Jets about their coaching vacancy. This news is quite amusing, considering Belichick's history with the Jets. He famously quit as their coach bac

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Dec 14 2024SPORTS

Watch Out, Lions: Madden 25 Predicts Another Big Game

You might have heard that Madden 25 made a correct prediction last week. The game guessed that the Detroit Lions would win a close game against the Green Bay Packers, and guess what? They did! This is the first time Madden has been right about the Lions in almost two months. Let's take a quick look

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Dec 14 2024POLITICS

Big News and Local Happenings: A Week in Review

This week, the world watched as a major political shift occurred in Syria. Rebels took control, forcing the country’s long-time leader, Bashar Assad, to seek refuge in Russia. With the end of President Joe Biden's term approaching, the future of the region remains unclear. In the United States, the

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Dec 13 2024SPORTS

Belichick's UNC Adventure: Challenges and Connections

Got a coach who's swapped the NFL for college football? That's Bill Belichick, the new head coach at the University of North Carolina (UNC). He's signed a five-year deal worth a whopping $50 million! But let's not get too excited just yet. Belichick has some serious work to do before he can make UNC

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Dec 13 2024SPORTS

Belichick's College Comeback: A New Challenge for the NFL Legend

At 72, legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick isn't retiring yet. Instead, he's taking on a new adventure in college football. Belichick recently became the new head coach at the University of North Carolina, a school with a special place in his heart. His father, Steve, was an assistant coach there in

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Dec 07 2024SPORTS

Kansas Jayhawks' Scheduling Choices: Are They Avoiding Tough Road Games?

You might think Kansas Jayhawks had a perfect season, but some people are questioning their recent scheduling decisions. After a surprising loss to Creighton, things started to look a bit off. It turns out, the Kansas team hasn't been too keen on playing tough road games outside of their conference.

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Dec 03 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Kendrick Lamar's Latest Album Takes the Top Spot

Kendrick Lamar's new album, GNX, has made a big splash by coming in at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. This isn't just about the album, though; Lamar's single, "Squabble Up, " has also debuted at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart. This is Lamar's fifth time at the top of the Hot 10

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