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Jan 11 2025POLITICS

Exciting Week in Chicago: Wins, Politics, and Historical Moments

Chicago kicked off the new year with a bang! The Bears scored a big win against their rivals, the Green Bay Packers. With a final score of 27-24, Notre Dame crushed Penn State in the Orange Bowl, securing a spot in the College Football Playoff title game. Meanwhile, someone went all in on Michael Jo

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Jan 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Fact-Checkers Brace for Job Cuts as Meta Stops Funding

Mark Zuckerberg's decision to end fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram in the US has fact-checking journalists worried. Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has been funding fact-checking organizations for years. These groups check the accuracy of posts and can reduce the reach of fal

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Jan 08 2025SPORTS

Eagles and Packers Meet Again in the Playoffs: Who Will Win?

In the upcoming 2025 NFL Playoffs, the Philadelphia Eagles will face off against the Green Bay Packers in a highly anticipated Wild Card Weekend game. This isn't their first meeting, as they played each other in the opening week of the season in Brazil, with the Eagles coming out on top, 34-29. The

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Jan 08 2025SPORTS

Eagles vs. Packers 2: The Rematch with a Twist

The Philadelphia Eagles are set to face the Green Bay Packers once again, but this time it's in the playoffs and on their home turf. The Eagles have been on a roll lately, winning 12 of their last 13 games. They boast NFL's rushing champ Saquon Barkley, top receivers A. J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, a

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Jan 07 2025EDUCATION

School Aides' Turf War: Who's Best for Special Ed Kids?

Beatrice Garcia knows firsthand the power of special education classroom assistants (SECAs). She credits them for helping her son, JoAngel, communicate and interact with his family. But recent financial strains in Chicago Public Schools (CPS) have sparked a turf war between two unions over who shoul

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Jan 06 2025SPORTS

Underdogs on the Move: Football Teams Favored Despite Away Games

The NFL playoffs are heating up, and this year, two road teams are getting the edge. The Chargers and Vikings, both wild card teams, are favored to win against lower-seeded division winners. In the AFC, the Chargers, sitting at the 5th spot, are three points ahead of the 4th seed Texans. In the NFC,

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Jan 05 2025SPORTS

Baltimore Ravens' Zay Flowers Injured: Will He Miss Playoff Game?

Baltimore Ravens' wide receiver Zay Flowers might not be on the field for their upcoming wild-card playoff game. He injured his knee during a game against the Cleveland Browns in Week 18. Reports suggest he could be out, as he's scheduled for an MRI to confirm the extent of his injury. Early in the

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Jan 03 2025SPORTS

The Surprising Downside of Byes in College Football Playoffs

In the first year of the 12-team college football playoffs, teams that got a bye in the first round didn't fare well. None of the top seeds—Boise State, Arizona State, Oregon, and Georgia—won their quarterfinal games. These teams hadn't played a real game in over three weeks, which might have made t

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Jan 02 2025SPORTS

Texas Secures Cotton Bowl Spot in Overtime Thriller

In the high-stakes world of college football, the Texas Longhorns pulled off an exciting 39-31 double overtime win against Arizona State in the Peach Bowl. This victory booked them a ticket to the Cotton Bowl, where they'll face the winner of Oregon vs. Ohio State. The game was not without its drama

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Jan 01 2025SPORTS

NFL's Hidden Weapons: Backup QBs Ready to Shine in Playoffs

In the high-stakes world of NFL playoffs, backup quarterbacks can sometimes become the unsung heroes. Let's take a look at some of the standout names waiting in the wings for their big moment. Carson Wentz, now with the Kansas City Chiefs, has had his ups and downs, but he brings a big arm and plen

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