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Jan 30 2025CRIME

Driver Trapped in Sinkhole

Every body needs to think about the house we live in. Not the buildings but the systems that keep them going. Like the sewers. In most cities like this one, large pipes carry water away from our homes. This system takes away something we wont talk about. The city has a

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Jan 30 2025CRIME

Undersea Cable Mystery in the Baltic Sea

Something fishy is happening in the Baltic Sea! A vital undersea cable between Latvia and Sweden was hurt this past Sunday. Latvia believes it might have been damaged by some outside force. This cable links the Latvian town of Ventspils to Sweden's Gotland island. It's a critical communications line

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Jan 29 2025HEALTH

How Chinese Lanterns Helped Chicks Cope with Heat

Imagine tiny chicks facing super hot temperatures. That's stressful! And you know what happens when we get too stressed? Our bodies react weirdly - think oxidation and inflammation. That's what happens to chicks too, but scientists found a cool trick: Chinese lanterns, also known as Physalis Calyx s

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Jan 28 2025POLITICS

Lebanon's Post-War Cleanup: A Daunting Task

Ahmad Mehdi, 20, has been living in a partially destroyed home since October. An Israeli airstrike in his Beirut neighborhood flattened the building next door, reducing it to a pile of rocks, dirt, and steel. His own home, on the fifth floor, lost its kitchen and living room. He and his family are e

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Jan 28 2025CRIME

Was It an Accident? Bulgarian Ship Denies Cutting Baltic Cable

A ship owned by a Bulgarian company is at the center of a mysterious incident in the Baltic Sea. The Vezhen, a vessel registered in Malta, was sailing towards South America when it got into trouble. The ship’s crew reported extreme weather conditions and noticed that the left anchor was dragging acr

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Jan 24 2025CELEBRITIES

Fire and Water: Heidi Montag & Spencer Pratt's Legal Fight

You might remember Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt from their reality TV days. Now, they're making headlines again, but this time it's not about their TV drama. They, along with other residents, have sued the city of Los Angeles. Their Pacific Palisades home was one of the many destroyed in the wildf

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Jan 24 2025CRIME

Smoky Surprise: Hotel Fire Doused in Black River Falls

Just after dinner time on a chilly evening in January 2025, the Black River Falls Fire Department received a call that would get them sprinting. Smoke was seen billowing from the 'Sure Stay Plus by Best Western' on 600 Oasis Road in Brockway. The alarm bell rang at 8:50 PM. Upon arrival, firefighte

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Jan 22 2025POLITICS

A Year and a Half of War: Life in Gaza Today

Imagine living in a place where war has been ongoing for over a year. That's the reality for the people of Gaza. The fighting between Israel and Hamas has caused immense damage, with buildings like schools, hospitals, and homes reduced to rubble. The UN reports that about 90% of Gaza's population, o

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Jan 20 2025SPORTS

Marcus Freeman: The Coach with a Dream and a Luxurious Lifestyle

Marcus Freeman, a former linebacker, is now the head coach of Notre Dame. Born to a South Korean mom and an Air Force veteran dad, Freeman's upbringing shaped his coaching style. He values living in the present and seizing each moment. In 2021, Freeman and his family moved into a $1. 2 million home

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Jan 18 2025SPORTS

Notre Dame vs Ohio State: Why the Irish Might be Heading Home with a Trophy

As the stage was set for the National Championship game between Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Ohio State Buckeyes, the internet buzzed with predictions and opinions. With 15 games under their belt and the first year of the 12-team playoff, the Irish seem to be ticking all the right boxes. Notre Dame

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