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Dec 16 2025SPORTS

Patrick Mahomes Seeks Second Opinion on Knee Injury

Patrick Mahomes, the star quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs, is taking a cautious approach to his recent knee injury. After tearing his ACL during a game against the Chargers, Mahomes is consulting with another doctor to explore his treatment options. The team's head coach, Andy Reid, shared th

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Dec 16 2025BUSINESS

PayPal's Big Move into Banking: What It Means for Small Businesses

PayPal, a well-known payments company based in San Jose, California, has taken a significant step by applying for a bank charter. This move is part of a larger trend where financial technology (fintech) and cryptocurrency companies are seeking bank charters to grow their services. The application w

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Dec 16 2025LIFESTYLE

Winter Care for Your Peace Lily: Keep It Happy and Healthy

Peace lilies are beautiful plants that need special care in winter. They come from warm places like the Americas and Southeast Asia. In winter, they grow slowly. This is like how some animals sleep through the cold months. But don't forget about your peace lily! It still needs attention to stay heal

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Dec 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Plastic Pollution: A Problem We Can Solve

Plastic pollution is a growing problem. Right now, a garbage truck's worth of plastic is dumped into the environment every second. That's a lot of waste. And it's only going to get worse. By 2040, plastic production is expected to increase by more than 50 percent. But waste management won't keep up.

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Dec 16 2025CRYPTO

Crypto CEO's Fate: Trump Weighs In On Controversial Case

President Donald Trump has signaled interest in a pardon for Keonne Rodriguez, the CEO of Samourai Wallet, a company that offers privacy-focused Bitcoin services. Rodriguez was recently sentenced to five years in prison for money laundering. This case has sparked debates within the crypto community,

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

How Politics is Changing in the Digital Age

Politics has changed a lot in the last ten years. Social media is now the main way people get their political news. This was not always the case. A few years ago, people still got their news from TV, newspapers, and in-person events. Now, things are different. There is so much content online that it

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

Pennsylvania's Skill Games: A Hidden Cost to the Community

Pennsylvania is grappling with a growing issue: skill games. These machines, scattered across gas stations and local eateries, have become a hot topic. The state's highest court recently weighed in, questioning whether these games are harmless fun or a sneaky form of gambling. The justices noted tha

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Dec 15 2025HEALTH

Can Tech Help Parents Tame Tantrums?

Parents of kids with disruptive behavior disorders often feel lost. They struggle to manage outbursts. But what if technology could lend a hand? Researchers have been exploring this idea. They want to know if digital tools can help. Specifically, tools that give real-time feedback. These tools coul

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Dec 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Verizon's Unlocking Policy Change Sparks Legal Battle

Patrick Roach, a Kansas resident, found himself in a legal tussle with Verizon after purchasing a discounted iPhone from Straight Talk, a Verizon brand. Roach intended to use the phone on a different carrier's plan, US Mobile, after activating it on Verizon's network for a month. Federal rules and V

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Dec 15 2025WEATHER

Chilly Days Ahead: Pennsylvania's Weather Rollercoaster

Pennsylvania is in for a weather rollercoaster this week. It's not just about the cold. It's about the constant changes. First, the cold. It's sticking around. A Cold Weather Advisory is in place until Monday morning. The wind is making it feel even colder. Light snow is falling in some mountain ar

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