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Dec 02 2025SPORTS

A Kicker's Slip-Up: What Happened on the Field?

In a game filled with odd moments, Giants kicker Younghoe Koo had one of the strangest plays of the season. He kicked the turf instead of the ball, leaving holder Jamie Gillan to pick up the loose ball and run, resulting in a 13-yard loss. Koo explained that the ball slipped in the cold weather, mak

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

Justice on the Fast Track: Changes to UK Court Trials

The UK is shaking things up in its court system. The government wants to speed things up by limiting jury trials. This change is aimed at cases where the punishment is less than three years in jail. Instead of a jury, a single judge will decide if someone is guilty or not. This idea is part of a bi

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Dec 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Game Design: Putting Players First

Chris Avellone, a notable game designer, has a unique approach to creating games. He believes that the key to a great game is making the player the center of the experience. This idea came from his early days playing and designing tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons. He noticed tha

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Dec 02 2025BUSINESS

A New Bus Line: Hope and Challenges for South Minneapolis

A new bus route is about to start in south Minneapolis. The E-Line will take over from the old Route 6. It will run from Southdale to the University of Minnesota. Metro Transit hopes 3, 000 people will use it every day. Business owners in the area have mixed feelings. Victoria Ford owns a bookstore

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Dec 02 2025SPORTS

Buffalo's Big Plans for 2025: Can They Finally Win It All?

The Buffalo Bills are aiming high in 2025, with their star quarterback, Josh Allen, setting his sights on the Super Bowl. Allen is working hard to improve his throwing motion and is studying game footage to fine-tune his skills. He wants to lead the Bills to victory, and his dedication is clear. Th

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Dec 02 2025SCIENCE

Xenotransplantation: What People Think and Why It Matters

Xenotransplantation, or the process of transplanting organs from animals to humans, has made significant progress. Scientists are now planning clinical trials, but there's a big question: will people be okay with it? Understanding what people think about this is crucial. Without public support, the

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Dec 02 2025SPORTS

Thanksgiving NFL Games: A Look at the Changes and What's at Stake

The NFL is shaking things up this Thanksgiving, and it's not just about the food. The league has decided to put on a show with big teams playing instead of the usual mediocre matchups. The Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs are set to face off in what could be the most-watched regular-season game

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Dec 02 2025SPORTS

How Pro Footballers Jump Higher and Faster Than Varsity Players

Football players, whether pro or varsity, need to jump a lot. But how do their bodies handle these jumps differently? A recent study looked at how professional and varsity football players from Ecuador perform two types of jumps: countermovement jumps with arm swing (CMJAS) and approach jumps (AJ).

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Dec 02 2025SCIENCE

How a Tiny Virus Tricks Plants into Getting Sick

Plants have a clever way to fight off viruses. They use a system called SAR, which stands for systemic acquired resistance. SAR acts like a plant's immune system, helping it remember past infections and protect itself better in the future. Salicylic acid (SA) and its friends, like MeSA and AzA, are

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Dec 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Grab These Awesome PlayStation Discounts Before They're Gone!

Cyber Monday 2025 is here, and it's time to snag some amazing PlayStation deals before they vanish. The Black Friday sales were pretty good, and many of those discounts have stuck around. But now, some offers are ending, and new ones are popping up. If you're a PlayStation fan, you're in luck. Ther

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