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Oct 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Writers of Fear: How History and Beliefs Shape Horror Stories

Horror stories often draw from deep wells of history and belief. This is the focus of an upcoming exhibit at the American Writers Museum in Chicago. The exhibit, titled "American Prophets: Writers, Religion and Culture, " opens on November 21. It explores how these elements shape the work of horror

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Oct 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A New Crime Series To Watch Before Halloween

Netflix has a new crime series that's perfect for Halloween. It's not a horror movie, but a true crime story about a famous serial killer in Italy. The series is called "The Monster of Florence. " It's a 4-episode miniseries that you can watch in one night. It's a great choice if you're looking for

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Oct 30 2025SPORTS

Top Running Backs to Watch in Week 9

Week 9 of the 2025 fantasy football season is here, and the spotlight is on the running backs. Derrick Henry and Jahmyr Gibbs are leading the pack, but there are plenty of other players who could make a big impact. Henry, now with the Baltimore Ravens, is a force to be reckoned with. He's facing th

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Oct 30 2025HEALTH

Snack Smart To Keep Your Heart Ticking

Sitting too much can be tough on your heart, but some foods might help. Think cocoa, tea, apples, or berries. These treats are packed with flavanols. Flavanols are plant chemicals that might keep your blood vessels happy, even if you're sitting for hours. Researchers did a test. They had 40 young m

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Oct 30 2025WEATHER

Windy and Wet: What to Expect This Thursday in DC

A storm is coming to the DC area, and it's going to be a wet and windy Thursday. The rain will start slow on Wednesday afternoon but will pick up speed overnight. By Thursday morning, the rain will be heavy, making the roads slippery and the morning commute slower than usual. The weather team is ke

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Oct 30 2025LIFESTYLE

Columbia's Benton Springs Snap Pullover: A Cozy, Affordable Choice for Chilly Days

Columbia has been making outdoor clothes for a long time, and they're pretty good at it. Their fleece jackets are especially nice, and right now, you can get a great deal on one of their popular styles. The Benton Springs Snap Pullover is usually $46, but it's on sale for $32 at Amazon. Over 100 peo

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Oct 29 2025SPORTS

Giants' Cam Skattebo Faces Tough Road to Recovery

Cam Skattebo, the Giants' running back, has a long journey ahead after a serious ankle injury. He didn't just dislocate his ankle; he also fractured his fibula and tore a key ligament. This happened during a game against the Eagles, and he went straight from the field to surgery. The good news is t

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Oct 29 2025POLITICS

Gaza's Fragile Truce: A Breakdown and Its Aftermath

The fragile ceasefire in Gaza faced a serious test after a night of intense Israeli airstrikes. These strikes resulted in the deaths of 104 people, including 46 children, according to local health officials. This was the deadliest incident since the truce began on October 10th. The Israeli military

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Oct 29 2025SPORTS

Aidan Hutchinson's Big Payday and What It Means

Aidan Hutchinson is making waves in the NFL, and not just on the field. The Detroit Lions are set to sign him to a massive contract extension. This deal is expected to be worth $180 million over four years, with a whopping $141 million guaranteed. That's a lot of zeroes! Hutchinson has been a stand

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Oct 29 2025SPORTS

New NFL Stars Shine Bright in Midseason

The NFL season is in full swing, and some rookie players are really making their mark. With the season now stretched to 17 games, the midpoint is a bit different, but it's clear that some first-year players are standing out. Quarterbacks are having a tough time, but Jaxson Dart from the Chargers is

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