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Nov 17 2025BUSINESS

Malls and Money: Why One Shopping Center is Winning the Race

In the world of shopping malls, two big names in Alabama are facing very different futures. Brookwood Mall and Riverchase Galleria have both seen better days, but one is getting a big makeover while the other is struggling to keep up. Brookwood Mall was once the place to be. People loved going ther

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Nov 17 2025POLITICS

Drones: A Growing Concern and a Chance for the U. S. to Shine

Drones are becoming a big worry. They can cause a lot of damage quickly. The Army Secretary, Dan Driscoll, thinks this is one of the biggest threats we face. But he also believes the U. S. is handling it well. The Army is leading the way in dealing with this drone problem. They are working closely

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Nov 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Polish Rally Dream Car Wins Big in Global Hot Wheels Contest

A custom Fiat 126B from Poland just won the 2025 Hot Wheels Legends Tour. This isn't just any car—it's a tiny rally beast with big dreams. Paweł Czarnecki built it to tackle imaginary rally stages in the Carpathian Mountains. Over 2, 500 hours of work went into this car, with another 800 hours spent

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Nov 15 2025BUSINESS

Walmart's Stock Soars: A Look at the Numbers

Walmart's stock has seen a remarkable rise since Doug McMillon took the helm in 2014. It has more than quadrupled in value, outperforming many of its competitors. Only Amazon and Costco have seen better returns in that time. Target, Dollar General, Dollar Tree, Kroger, and Albertsons have all lagged

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Nov 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Mars Mission on Hold: Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Faces Delays

Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket is still sitting on a launchpad in Florida. It was supposed to take off on Sunday and again on Wednesday, but both attempts were called off. This time, the rocket is carrying NASA's ESCAPADE mission, which involves two spacecraft that will study Mars' magnetic field an

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Nov 13 2025SPORTS

Virtual Football Showdown: UK Gamers Compete for Fame and Fortune

The ePremier League is back for its eighth year, giving UK gamers a shot at glory. Players aged 16 and up can now sign up to represent one of the 20 Premier League clubs in EA SPORTS FC™ 26. Online qualifiers are happening in November and December, leading up to the big finals in March 2026. This i

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Nov 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Minds Over Machines: The Cybathlon Challenge

In 1993, Owen Collumb's life took a dramatic turn when a motorbike accident left him paralyzed from the waist down. At 54, he's now a seasoned competitor in the Cybathlon, a global event that showcases assistive technologies. This isn't just about winning; it's about proving that disabilities don't

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Nov 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

PlayStation 5: Success or Just Another Box?

The PlayStation 5 has sold over 80 million units, beating the Xbox Series X and matching the sales pace of its predecessor, the PS4. Sony is making good money from digital game sales and a huge player base. Microsoft, Sony's main rival, has been busy with other projects like PC gaming, Game Pass, an

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Nov 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Traitors Season 4: Who's Playing the Game?

The Traitors is back on Peacock for another round of drama and deception. Season 4 kicks off on January 8, with new episodes dropping every Thursday at 9 p. m. ET and 6 p. m. PT. Alan Cumming is hosting again, guiding contestants through this tricky game where trust is a luxury and betrayal is the n

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Nov 10 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus: A Fresh Look at the Upcoming Smartphone

Samsung's Galaxy S26 Plus is making a comeback, ditching the earlier plans for a Galaxy S26 Edge due to poor sales of the Galaxy S25 Edge. This isn't just a name change; the design is different too. The latest CAD renders show a flat display with thin bezels and a centered camera hole, similar to th

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