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Jan 13 2025POLITICS

Pete Hegseth's Blackmail Blunder: Why He’s Not Fit for Defense

Pete Hegseth, nominated by President Trump for Secretary of Defense, found himself in hot water after admitting he paid off a woman accusing him of sexual assault to protect his job and family. This revelation puts him in a tough spot. National security rules ban people who are vulnerable to blackma

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Jan 12 2025BUSINESS

Steel Merger Delayed Until June: Is Time on Nippon Steel's Side?

Have you ever felt like you're running out of time to finish something important? Well, that's kind of what's happening with the proposed merger between Nippon Steel and U. S. Steel. The Biden administration has given them a little more time to wrap things up, pushing the deadline from late February

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Jan 12 2025SPORTS

Steelers' Playoff Drought: What's the Coach's Role?

The Pittsburgh Steelers haven't won a playoff game since 2017. With six straight postseason losses and a point difference of -96, their lack of playoff success is a hot topic. Coach Mike Tomlin, who's been with the team for 18 years, says this isn't the team's problem, but his. He's got a stellar tr

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Jan 12 2025CELEBRITIES

Jonathan Majors Stays Positive After Wildfire Evacuation

Jonathan Majors, known for his role as Kang in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, recently had to evacuate his Los Angeles home due to the wildfires. The Pacific Palisades wildfire has been a disaster, burning over 23, 000 acres and causing difficulties for firefighters to control it. Majors shared his

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

Greenland: A Strategic Opportunity?

Imagine this—an icy wilderness bursting with natural treasures, and it might be a goldmine for the U. S. That’s what James Stavridis, a former NATO boss, believes about Greenland. He doesn’t think President-elect Trump’s idea of focusing on Greenland is absurd. In fact, Stavridis thinks it could be

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

Meet the Picks: Trump's Cabinet Hearings This Week

This week, the Senate will vet several of Trump's Cabinet nominees. These hearings follow weeks of private meetings. Let's see who's up first: On Tuesday, at 9 a. m. , former congressman and military chaplain Doug Collins will face the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee for the Department of Vetera

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Jan 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Helping Hands: Arcadia's Santa Anita Park Becomes a Hub

In an unexpected twist, Santa Anita Park in Arcadia has become a vital support center for those affected by the nearby Eaton Fire. People from all walks of life—evacuees and volunteers—flocked to the race track on Saturday to find help and offer support. Originally set up near the Rose Bowl in Pasad

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Jan 12 2025EDUCATION

A Young Graduate's Surprising Path to Teaching

Meet Aron, a 22-year-old with big dreams of an MBA and a career in business. But for now, he's found himself in a classroom, teaching special education at an elementary charter school in Columbus, Ohio. How did he end up here? It's all thanks to Teach for America (TFA), a nonprofit that recruits rec

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Jan 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Why Did Captain Pike Ditch Holographic Communicators?

In the early days of Star Trek: Discovery, Starfleet ships used a nifty tech called holographic communicators. These communicators let ships talk to each other with colorful, floating holograms. But in the thirty-second century, these communicators vanish from the show. So, what happened? It turns

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Jan 12 2025SPORTS

Discovering JJ Spaun: From Family Roots to PGA Fame

Meet JJ Spaun, a 34-year-old golfer who's been making waves on the PGA Tour. Born in Los Angeles and raised in San Dimas, California, golf was a natural fit for JJ, thanks to his parents' love for the game. His mom, Dollie, played golf throughout her pregnancy, and his dad, John, nurtured his son's

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