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Nov 07 2024SPORTS

New QB, New Hope: USC's Maiava Steps Up

The USC Trojans are gearing up to face Nebraska after a week off, and they'll be doing so with a fresh face at quarterback. Jayden Maiava, a sophomore, is getting his first start, replacing Miller Moss, who hasn't been performing up to par lately. Moss, a redshirt junior, started strong but made som

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Nov 06 2024CRIME

Predicting Safety: How Online News Can Help Us Avoid Crime Hotspots

Keeping tabs on thousands of crimes happening every day can be tough. But we're not doing a great job of it. In fact, crime rates are climbing because we don't pay enough attention or collect enough data. This is a problem because people need to know where it's safe to go, police need to catch crimi

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Nov 06 2024SPORTS

Testing AI's Sports Smarts: Text to Video

You know how understanding sports can be tricky, right? Well, imagine trying to teach a computer to grasp all the rules, strategies, and history. That's what scientists have been working on with Natural Language Processing (NLP). They found that even the most advanced AI models struggle with sports,

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Nov 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Jeremy Clarkson’s Farm Show Gets Another Season

You might have heard that Jeremy Clarkson is back in the fields for more farming adventures. His hit show, Clarkson’s Farm, just got renewed for another season. This announcement came on a special night in the UK, known as Guy Fawkes Night. Clarkson shared the news on social media, showing off a coo

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Russian Troops Advance as Ukraine Faces Manpower Issues

Russian forces have been making small gains along a vast front line in the ongoing war with Ukraine. According to the latest reports from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), Russian troops have moved south and southeast of Pokrovsk, a crucial logistics hub in the Donetsk region. Videos and geo

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Nov 05 2024WEATHER

Storm Rafael: A New Orleans and Caribbean Challenge

Tropical Storm Rafael, brewing in the Caribbean, is set to hit the southern edge of Louisiana by this Saturday. It's getting stronger and could become a hurricane by the time it reaches Cuba. Payton Malone, a New Orleans meteorologist, described it as a rare November hurricane in the Gulf. The stor

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Nov 05 2024CELEBRITIES

Teddi Mellencamp’s Divorce: Protecting Kids, Not Sharing Details

Teddi Mellencamp, formerly of "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, " is keeping her divorce details private to protect her kids. She recently spoke about this on her podcast, “Two Ts in a Pod, ” with her friend Tamra Judge. Mellencamp explained that she wants to shield her children from media attentio

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Nov 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Stay Updated Anytime with WLTX+ App

Want to stay in the loop with local news and sports in South Carolina? The WLTX+ app has got you covered. This free app is available on Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV, offering round-the-clock local news updates. With a tap, you can access the latest weather forecasts and breaking news. Plus, there's

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Nov 05 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Final Ride: Outer Banks Wraps Up With Season 5

Are you ready to say goodbye to the Pogues? The fan-favorite show, "Outer Banks, " is getting a fifth and final season on Netflix. This big news comes just before the second part of Season 4 hits our screens on Nov. 7. The creators—Jonas Pate, Josh Pate, and Shannon Burke—shared the exciting yet bit

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Nov 03 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Squirrel That United New York: A Tale of Love and Loss

Meet Mark Longo, a man who loved his pet squirrel, P’nut, more than anything. Last Saturday, Mark took to TikTok with his wife, tears streaming down their faces. They were heartbroken over P’nut’s untimely death at the hands of New York State officials. "I’m angry, I’m sad, I’m disgusted, " Mark sai

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