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Nov 28 2024SPORTS

Volleyball Controversy: Boise State Withdraws Amid Transgender Rumors

In an unexpected turn of events, Boise State's women's volleyball team has pulled out of their Mountain West Conference Championship match against San Jose State. The sudden withdrawal follows rumors about a transgender player on the San Jose State team. These rumors, though unsubstantiated, led to

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Nov 27 2024SPORTS

The Oxygen Story: Annie Smith Peck's 1903 Bolivian Adventure

In 1903, American mountaineer Annie Smith Peck led an expedition to Bolivia's Mount Sorata (Illampu), aiming for the peak's 6, 367 meters (20, 892 feet). This journey is notable for being one of the first to employ supplemental oxygen on a great mountain. Instead of using heavy oxygen cylinders or r

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Nov 01 2024ENTERTAINMENT

New 'Cliffhanger': Lily James & Pierce Brosnan Climb Through Trauma

In the heart of the Dolemites and Munich, something thrilling is happening! A reboot of the classic film "Cliffhanger" is currently being shot, this time with a fresh cast and director. Actress Lily James and legendary actor Pierce Brosnan are the leads, starring as a father-daughter mountain climbi

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Oct 27 2024SPORTS

Youngest Eight-Thousander Conqueror Aims for More

Nima Sherpa, an 18-year-old Nepalese climber, recently became the youngest person to scale all 14 of the world's highest peaks. Despite this impressive feat, Nima isn't slowing down. He plans to summit Manaslu, the eighth-highest mountain, in winter without extra oxygen or ropes, an unprecedented ch

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Oct 24 2024SPORTS

The College Football Week 9 Showdowns: A Game-by-Game Breakdown

Get ready for a packed Week 9 in college football! CBS Sports Network has a treat lined up with seven games, starting with a Friday night matchup between UNLV and No. 17 Boise State. This game could be crucial for both teams' hopes in the Mountain West Conference and the College Football Playoff rac

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Oct 07 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Unexpected Flooding in North Carolina's Mountains

Imagine you live in a town tucked away in the mountains of North Carolina, far from any coast. You might think you’re safe from hurricanes, right? Well, think again. This is exactly what happened when Hurricane Helene hit Florida and then sent its leftover rain straight to North Carolina. It al

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Cities Fight Crime, iPhone Sales Slump, and Marijuana's Next Step

Did you know that violent crime is on the decline in several US cities? Baltimore, Detroit, and San Antonio are leading the way by involving their communities in safety efforts. Meanwhile, Apple's iPhone 16 sales haven't been as hot as expected, despite new AI features. And in the world of marijuana

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Sep 20 2024SPORTS

UNLV's Unexpected Rise to the Top

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) is making waves in the world of college football, and it's not just because of their new stadium or flashy recruits. The Rebels have started the season with an undefeated 3-0 record, and it's all thanks to the efforts of their new head coach, Barry Odom. Od

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Sep 13 2024POLITICS

The Grotesque Reality of Donald Trump's Alleged Sexual Misconduct: Unpacking the Evidence

The allegations of sexual misconduct against Donald Trump have been a topic of controversy for years. The latest development in this saga involves Jessica Leeds, a former Wall Street stockbroker who claims that Trump groped her on a flight in the 1970s. Leeds' testimony was presented in a defamation

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