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Nov 15 2025SPORTS

Shohei Ohtani: The Unstoppable Force in Baseball

Shohei Ohtani has done it again. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar has claimed the National League's Most Valuable Player award for the second year in a row. This victory adds to his impressive collection of accolades, including two World Series rings, a Rookie of the Year award, and a total of four

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Nov 15 2025SPORTS

Sports Betting: A Growing Threat to Fair Play

Sports are facing a serious problem with gambling. It's not new, but it's getting worse. In the past, strong leaders like Kenesaw Mountain Landis took a hard stance against gambling. He banned players involved in the 1919 World Series fix, sending a clear message. But today, the situation is differe

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Nov 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Unraveling the Enigma: Wifredo Lam's Unique Artistic Journey

Wifredo Lam, who lived from 1902 to 1982, is a puzzle to art historians. They struggle to fit him into neat boxes. Is he a Surrealist? A Cubist? A Latin American artist? An Afro-Asian creator? The answer is yes, no, and sometimes. Maybe he's best described as a unique visual poet. Lam's art is a wi

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Nov 13 2025EDUCATION

Science, Trust, and the Fight for Fairness

Antia Veal is a scientist with a story to tell. She's not just a professor at Quinsigamond Community College, teaching human biology to aspiring nurses. She's also a voice for change, speaking out about the need for more diversity in medical studies and the importance of accurate science communicati

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Nov 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google Duo's Farewell: What's Next for Video Calls?

Google Duo, a video calling app loved by millions, is saying goodbye. The app, which has been downloaded over 5 billion times, will be replaced by Google Meet. This change has been in the works since 2020, but users now have until January 2026 to make the switch. Duo was known for its simple design

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Nov 11 2025CELEBRITIES

Ariana Grande's Bold Red Carpet Moment: A Style Statement or Something More?

Ariana Grande made a striking appearance at the European premiere of "Wicked: For Good. " She chose a black gown, which was a big change from her usual pink outfits at previous "Wicked" events. This shift in color might hint at the evolution of her character, Glinda, in the movie. The dress she wor

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Nov 11 2025HEALTH

Wearable Tech: Helping or Hindering Health?

Smartwatches have become more than just gadgets for counting steps. Over the years, they have evolved to include health features that claim to detect serious conditions like atrial fibrillation and sleep apnea. The latest addition is the ability to flag hypertension, a condition that affects about h

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Nov 11 2025SPORTS

Drake Baldwin: A Historic Win for Braves' Rookie Catcher

Drake Baldwin, the Braves' standout catcher, just made history. He's the first catcher in over a decade to snag the National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year award. This isn't just any win—it's a big deal. Only six other catchers have ever won this award in the NL. The last one was Buster P

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Nov 11 2025HEALTH

The Transformation of Body Sculpting in the 2000s

The new millennium brought big changes to body sculpting. Dermatologic Surgery kicked things off in 2000 with a deep dive into the evolution of liposuction. This technique had already made waves, but the journal highlighted how far it had come. It was a game-changer, reshaping how people thought abo

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Nov 11 2025LIFESTYLE

Weekend Adventures in Minnesota: Five Fun Picks

Minnesota is buzzing with cool stuff to do this weekend. There's art, movies, history, and even some holiday cheer. Let's dive in! First up, if you love art, head to the Northrup King Building for Art Attack! It's a three-day event with art on four floors. You can watch artists work live, chat with

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