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Dec 20 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Sonic 3's Big Preview Night, Mufasa's Decent Start

Last night, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 zoomed ahead with a impressive $6. 5 million in previews. Disney's Mufasa also did well, pulling in $3. 3 million. These numbers are the highest ever for a Sonic movie, beating the previous installment's $5 million Thursday night previews and overall $6. 25 million.

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

What Happens When Kidney Cells Meet Toxic Algae?

Lately, we've been seeing more and more of those pesky cyanobacterial blooms. One of their byproducts, Microcystin-LR (MC-LR), can do a real number on both our environment and our health. Scientists have hinted that it might be causing kidney cells to self-destruct, or go through apoptosis, which is

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Dec 19 2024SPORTS

Bowling High Scores and Soccer Wins: Youth Sports Spotlight

Last weekend was a big one for youth sports in the area. At Sunset Bowling Center, several young bowlers hit impressive high scores. In the Bantams division, Aiden Testa led the boys with a score of 51, while Lylah Baheza topped the girls with a score of 19. The Preps division saw Hunter McComb and

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Tragic Loss: Arizona News Anchor Remembered by Colleagues

Last week, the news community in Arizona faced a sad loss. Ana Orsini, a beloved news anchor for Tucson-based CBS affiliate KOLD-TV 13 News, passed away unexpectedly after a brain aneurysm. Her co-anchors, Tyler Butler and Carsyn Currier, announced the news during a live broadcast, visibly shocked a

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Dec 18 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Ariana Grande's Fans Hear About Her Tour Plans

Last weekend, Ariana Grande's fans were excited by rumors that the popular singer was planning a tour in 2025. However, her record label quickly put an end to those hopes by sharing a message on social media. They said, "There are no tour plans for next year, but Ariana is thankful for her fans' lov

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Dec 18 2024CRIME

Cleveland Police Shooting: What Happened When They Found a Teen Suspect?

Last weekend, Cleveland police found themselves in a tense situation. They were chasing a 14-year-old boy suspected of a string of car break-ins. Around 4 AM on Saturday, the police came across the teen in a car at the 800 block of East 146th Street. At first, they thought he was unconscious. But su

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Dec 18 2024SPORTS

NBA Fans Divided Over Inside the NBA's Critical Approach

Last week, Shaquille O'Neal made a bold statement during the NBA Cup quarterfinals, saying, "They watch us. " Charles Barkley and the crew at ESPN have often explained why fans love Inside the NBA, and fans themselves have made it clear to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver that they won't watch the NBA w

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Dec 18 2024CRIME

License Plate Readers: A Quick Look

Last night, Sheriff Bob Norris of Kootenai County had a chat with the locals about those license plate readers you see around town. You know, the ones that snap pics of your vehicle's license plate? Well, Norris wants everyone to know that these gadgets don’t invade your privacy. In fact, they only

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Dec 17 2024CRIME

Everglades Airboat Mishap: Youth Football Team’s Florida Trip Turns Tragic

Last week, a troubling incident unfolded in Florida’s Everglades. Two airboats carrying members of a Bay Area youth football and cheer team, along with their parents, collided during a tour. This event left several people injured, casting a shadow over their trip to the American Youth Football & Che

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Dec 17 2024TECHNOLOGY

The Mystery Drones: Why New York and New Jersey Need Advanced Tech

Lately, strange drones have been flying over New York and New Jersey, leaving residents puzzled. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer from New York wants the Department of Homeland Security to step in with special tech from a company called Robin Radar Systems. This tech is no ordinary drone detecto

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