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Dec 14 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Astro Bot Wins Big and Gets a Price Cut

Astro Bot has snagged the coveted Game of the Year title at The Game Awards 2024. This celebration comes with a nice bonus – a $10 price drop at multiple retailers, making it just $50. The game's clever levels and fun abilities have earned it high praise, even garnering a 9/10 from IGN. They've even

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Dec 14 2024BUSINESS

Affirm’s New Funding: A $4 Billion Boost for Buy Now, Pay Later

Affirm Holdings, a popular buy now, pay later company, just scored a massive deal. Private credit firm Sixth Street is investing $4 billion over the next three years to help Affirm make more loans. These loans are typically for four to six months, and the deal could lead to over $20 billion in loans

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Dec 14 2024CRIME

Illegal Migrants Face Death Penalty in Texas Crime

Imagine this: a district attorney in Texas wants the ultimate punishment for two Venezuelan men accused of killing a 12-year-old girl. The girl, Jocelyn Nungaray, snuck out one night and met the men, Johan Jose Martinez-Rangel and Franklin Jose Pena Ramos. These men are said to have lured Jocelyn, t

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Dec 13 2024EDUCATION

Learning about Safety with KatakLarita: A New Approach for Deaf Kids

Keep it simple, yet important—that's the mission of KatakLarita, an innovative program that's empowering deaf children with crucial sexual safety knowledge. This isn't your typical classroom lesson. KatakLarita is all about including everyone, even those who communicate through sign language. With t

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Dec 13 2024BUSINESS

Why UFC's Broadcast Deals Are So Hot Right Now

Imagine the UFC is like a non-stop action movie. It's always on, every weekend, no breaks. That's a big deal for broadcasters. Unlike other sports, UFC doesn't have a bunch of teams to deal with. It's run from a small office in Vegas, making decisions fast. Plus, half of UFC's audience is young adul

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Dec 12 2024BUSINESS

Unique Gifts & Experiences: Local Spots to Check Out!

Thinking about where to shop this holiday season? Look around your town! Local merchants offer unique items and experiences. Plus, with the Canada Post strike, it's a great time to support local businesses. Head to Napanee for a Holiday Market at Doghouse Studios. You'll find artisans, crafters, and

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Dec 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Ben Stiller's Cameo in Dear Santa: A Nod to His Past with Jack Black

Ben Stiller makes a fun surprise appearance in Dear Santa, but there's more to it than just a cameo. This isn't the first time Stiller has been part of a project involving Jack Black. Back in 2002, Stiller popped up briefly in Tenacious D's "Tribute" music video. Tenacious D is Jack Black's comedy r

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Dec 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

J. J. Abrams' Bad Robot Strikes New Deal with Warner Bros.

After 18 years at Warner Bros. Television, J. J. Abrams' Bad Robot has signed a new two-year, non-exclusive deal with Warner Bros. This deal gives Bad Robot a first look at both films and TV shows. This comes after a previous five-year exclusive deal worth $250 million ended in 2022. The TV market h

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Dec 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

Google Wants FTC Check on Microsoft-OpenAI Cloud Deal

In a surprise move, Google has asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take a closer look at the deal between Microsoft and OpenAI. This deal lets Microsoft be the sole provider of cloud services for OpenAI's technology. Google is concerned that this could lead to higher prices and complications

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Dec 11 2024SPORTS

The Yankees' Big Bet: Will Max Fried's Health Hold Up?

The New York Yankees have made a significant move, signing former Braves pitcher Max Fried to an eight-year, $218 million deal. This is a huge contract for a left-handed pitcher, and Yankee Stadium is known to be friendly to lefties. Fried has a strong record, with a 2. 81 ERA over the past five yea

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