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Dec 22 2025SPORTS

Mizzou Gymnastics: Aims High After Historic Season

The Mizzou gymnastics team is setting their sights high for the upcoming 2026 season. After a remarkable 2025 campaign, where they secured a third-place finish in the NCAA Championship Final, the team is eager to build on that success. Coach Shannon Welker shared her thoughts on the team's potentia

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Dec 22 2025BUSINESS

Behind the Scenes: The Unsung Heroes of Air Travel

Ever wondered who fixes things when your flight hits a snag? Meet the dispatchers, the quiet heroes of air travel. They're the ones pulling the strings when flights go off course. Take American Airlines Flight 27, for instance. It was cruising from Los Angeles to Tokyo when a passenger needed urgent

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Dec 21 2025SCIENCE

Uncovering a Rare Bone Disorder: Iranian Researchers Find New Genetic Clue

In Iran, scientists recently discovered a new genetic change in people with a rare bone condition. This condition, called osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), makes bones very weak and easy to break. Usually, this happens because of problems in two specific genes, COL1A1 and COL1A2. However, in some cases,

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Dec 21 2025POLITICS

Why Congress is Struggling to Get Anything Done

Congress is in a tough spot. It's not functioning as well as it should. Many former lawmakers say it's broken. They point to several big problems. First, lawmakers are leaving in record numbers. They're tired of the gridlock. They feel like they can't get anything done. This isn't just about one ad

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Dec 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Films That Reflect Our World

This year, several films stood out by showing stories of people fighting against unfair systems. These movies were not set in fantasy worlds but in real-life situations, making them feel more urgent and important. One of these films is "It Was Just An Accident" by Jafar Panahi. It tells the story o

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Dec 21 2025RELIGION

A Hidden Gem in New Mexico: Where Silence Speaks Louder Than Words

In the heart of New Mexico, far from the hustle and bustle of city life, lies a unique sanctuary. The Monastery of Christ in the Desert is a place where silence is golden, and the only sounds you'll hear are the chants of monks and the gentle flow of the Chama River. This monastery is home to 15 mon

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Dec 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ariana Grande's Funny and Heartfelt SNL Return

The last Saturday Night Live of 2025 started with a bang. Donald Trump, played by James Austin Johnson, gave a warning about "arctic immigrants" sneaking in through chimneys. He also talked about some made-up achievements, like renaming the Kennedy Center and invading "Venezuelar" alone. Johnson's p

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Dec 21 2025SPORTS

Group of Five Teams Face Tough Reality in College Football Playoff

The College Football Playoff (CFP) once again proved to be a tough nut to crack for Group of Five (G5) teams. James Madison, a standout team from the Sun Belt Conference, faced off against the Oregon Ducks in the first round of the CFP. Despite a valiant effort, the Dukes fell short, losing 51-34. T

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Dec 21 2025SPORTS

Luka Dončić’s Night Cut Short by Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers faced a tough night on the court, and it wasn’t just because of the Clippers. Star player Luka Dončić had to leave the game early due to a left leg contusion. This injury came during the second quarter, and Dončić didn’t return for the second half. Dončić, who is leading the

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Dec 21 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Bowen Yang's Musical Exit from SNL

Bowen Yang's last appearance on "Saturday Night Live" was a big deal. He chose to say goodbye with a song. This is not new. Other cast members have done the same before. Kristen Wiig, for example, had a rockstar send-off. Mick Jagger and Arcade Fire played for her. Cecily Strong also had a musical

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