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Jan 24 2025SPORTS

Bears' Coach Hunt: Rizzi Likely Out, Hightower Stays

It seems that the Chicago Bears' search for a new assistant coach won't include Darren Rizzi. Insiders say the Bears aren't likely to hire Rizzi. Instead, they might keep their current special teams coordinator, Richard Hightower. Hightower has been with the Bears since 2022 and has worked under dif

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Jan 24 2025CELEBRITIES

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Ask Court to Silence Lawyer

The legal battle between Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, and Justin Baldoni has reached a new level. After footage from the movie set of "It Ends With Us" was leaked, lawyers for Blake Lively demanded a gag order against Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman. They accused him of talking to the media and rel

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

Healthcare and Immigrant Patients: A State-by-State Divide

Immigration policies in the U. S. vary widely across states, and healthcare providers are at the center of these differences. California and Massachusetts are taking steps to protect immigrant patients' privacy and access to care. They're advising hospitals not to ask about immigration status and to

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Feds Get 30 Days to Ditch Remote Work

The Office of Personnel Management has given federal agencies a deadline of 30 days to follow President Trump's order to end telework and remote work. This order, issued on Trump's first day in office, caused confusion due to its brevity. Telework and remote work are different, with teleworkers comm

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Trump's Gender Order: A Hidden Battle Over Fetal Rights

Did you know that Donald Trump's recent executive order on gender has some people worried? The order defines "female" and "male" based on what happens at conception. This might sound simple, but it's actually a big deal. Some people think this could be a sneaky way to start treating fetuses as full-

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

Trump's Deportation Plans: A Test for Detention Centers

President Trump's ambitious plan to deport millions of undocumented immigrants is facing a significant hurdle: space. The current capacity of immigration detention centers is around 41, 000 beds, but there are an estimated 11. 7 million people living in the U. S. illegally. To achieve his goals, Tru

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Jan 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra: The Toughest Screen Yet

Want a phone that can take a beating? Meet the Galaxy S25 Ultra. This year, Samsung is kitting it out with Corning's latest Gorilla Armor 2 screen. This isn't just any glass; it's a blend of glass and ceramic that's super tough. So tough, in fact, that Samsung saw a 60% drop in screen repairs with t

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Jan 23 2025EDUCATION

Gender Diversity Through Time: A Global Look at Trans and Non-Binary Experiences

Did you know that people who don't fit neatly into the categories of 'man' or 'woman' have existed since the beginning of human history? Long before scientists and scholars in the West started talking about gender as something that's not just about biology, but also about how society shapes it, many

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Jan 23 2025WEATHER

South Under Siege: Unusual Winter Blast

Imagine the Southern US covered in a blanket of snow. That's what happened recently when a massive winter storm hit the region. Governors took action, declaring states of emergency due to the severe weather. Tragically, this harsh event caused multiple deaths. New Orleans experienced its coldest eve

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Jan 23 2025POLITICS

President Trump's Policy Halt on Agency Health Updates

Imagine suddenly losing access to the latest health advice or scientific findings from top agencies like the CDC and FDA. That’s exactly what President Trump ordered recently, instructing these agencies to go silent. No more public health advisories, website updates, or even press briefings. This "b

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