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Dec 31 2024CELEBRITIES

The Luxe Life of Magic Johnson: From NBA Court to Real Estate Portfolio

Ever wondered how a basketball legend spends his billions? Magic Johnson, the LA Lakers star turned billionaire, has made a name for himself in real estate. With a career income of $110 million adjusted for inflation, he's now among the wealthiest athletes. Johnson's real estate journey began in 198

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Dec 31 2024SPORTS

Vince Carter's NFL Dream: A Surprising Side Effect of NBA Talks

Vince Carter has had a remarkable year, from his Basketball Hall of Fame induction to his jersey retirement by the Toronto Raptors. But there's another exciting development—he's joined the ownership group of the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. While many might assume this was his long-time goal, Vince rev

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Dec 31 2024ENTERTAINMENT

What Scariness Looks Like in 2024

In 2024, a new horror film is set to shock audiences, but not in the usual way. Fears change over time and from person to person; even what spooked us as kids can seem different now. The movie "I Saw The TV Glow" takes us back to 1996, focusing on a teen named Owen and his friend Maddy. They love a

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Dec 31 2024SPORTS

Get to Know Darko Rajakovic: The Raptors Coach With a Unique Journey

Darko Rajakovic, the current head coach of the Toronto Raptors, isn't your typical NBA coach. At just 16 years old, he started his coaching career in his hometown of Cacak, Serbia. Coaching kids who were eight years old, he never thought he'd one day lead a professional team. Rajakovic has worked ha

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Dec 31 2024SPORTS

Exploring Chauncey Billups: Family, Faith, and NBA Impact

Chauncey Billups, born in Denver, Colorado, didn’t just leave his mark on the basketball court; he made waves off it too. Growing up in the Park Hill neighborhood, he was a sports sensation, earning the nickname “The King of Park Hill” by fifth grade. Chauncey's talents blossomed at George Washingto

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Dec 31 2024SCIENCE

Bronze Age Battles: Modern Fighters Test Ancient Weapons

As 2024 draws to a close, let's take a look at some fascinating science stories that almost slipped under the radar. From recreating Bronze Age spear fights to using network theory on Bach's music, these topics cover a wide range of interests. The Bronze Age in Europe was a time of institutiona

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Dec 31 2024HEALTH

Cashews in Cappuccino Meltaways: What You Need to Know

Did you know that your favorite Cappuccino Meltaway Bars might have a little surprise inside? Gardners Candies from Pennsylvania is recalling these bars because they could contain cashews that weren't listed on the label. This is a big deal for the 4 million Americans who are allergic to tree nuts.

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Dec 30 2024HEALTH

Unique Knee Injuries from Car Crashes: What You Need to Know

Have you ever wondered what happens to your knees in a car accident? A recent study shed light on a peculiar type of knee injury that can occur during road traffic accidents (RTA). These injuries, known as atypical multi-ligamentous knee injuries (aMLKIs), come in two main flavors. The first type in

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Dec 30 2024SCIENCE

The Wrinkled Chili Pepper Mystery: Uncovering Genes That Shape Fruit Surfaces

Ever wondered why some chili peppers have smooth surfaces while others are wrinkled? Scientists have been trying to figure this out too, especially for the Japanese pepper 'Shishito', which has a wrinkled surface. They knew it wasn't just one gene but a mix of many, so they studied the offspring of

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Dec 30 2024SPORTS

Packers Defense Struggles Against Darnold’s Aerial Assault

The Green Bay Packers had a tough day against the Minnesota Vikings' passing attack. Quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 377 yards and looked sharp against a Packers defense that was missing key players like Jaire Alexander, Evan Williams, and Quay Walker. Darnold completed an impressive 33 passes ou

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