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Jan 02 2025SPORTS

Cricket Showdown: Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan, Final Test Preview & Tips

Get ready for the big finale! Zimbabwe and Afghanistan are all set to face off in the second Test of their series. This match comes after an impressive batting display by Zimbabwe in the first Test, which ended in a draw. The home team is eager to make amends after losing the ODI series to Afghanist

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Jan 02 2025SPORTS

Conor McGregor Outsmarts Dana White, Brings Maori Fighter to Italy

Conor McGregor has gone where Dana White couldn't, securing a massive deal to bring a Maori fighter to Italy. This move came after White's plans to host a UFC event at the Colosseum fell through. The initial idea was to have tech billionaires Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg fight there, but the event

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Jan 01 2025POLITICS

Women in Politics: A Mixed Bag in 2025

The new year brings a mix of good and bad news for women in politics. While the number of women in Congress is dropping slightly, women are making big strides in state governments. The 119th Congress will have 150 women, down from the previous record of 152. This is the first time since 2016 that th

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Jan 01 2025WEATHER

Cleveland Gears Up for More Snow: ODOT Takes Action

Winter weather is coming back again, with significant snowfall expected in select areas starting Wednesday morning. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) is getting ready to tackle the snowy roads. Brent Kovacs, the Public Information Officer for ODOT District 12, shared that rain will preced

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Jan 01 2025POLITICS

Speaker Johnson's Job on the Line: Can He Survive GOP Split?

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La. ) is facing a tough re-election this Friday. Despite President-elect Donald Trump's endorsement, not all Republicans are on board. Rep. Thomas Massie from Kentucky has been loudly criticizing Johnson. He's mad about Johnson working with Democrats to send money to Uk

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Jan 01 2025POLITICS

Guantánamo Detainee Finally Sent Home After 20 Years

You might think that after 20 years, a man held without charge would finally see justice. But no, Ridah bin Saleh al-Yazidi, a Tunisian man, was just sent back home to Tunisia after being locked up in Guantánamo Bay since it opened in 2002. The U. S. government never charged him with a crime, yet he

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Jan 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Saving Turtle Babies: How Marshes and Predators Affect Their Survival

Did you know that European pond turtles (Emys orbicularis) are under threat? These long-living turtles aren't having much luck with their babies due to high predation. Scientists decided to study how different habitats and predators in near-natural marshes around Lake Balaton in Hungary impact turtl

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Dec 31 2024CRIME

The Last-Minute Move: A DA's Final Days

In the final days of his term, Portland's outgoing DA, Mike Schmidt, is trying to reduce sentences of some violent criminals. This includes a convicted murderer who's nearly finished his 35-year sentence. The new DA, Nathan Vasquez, saw this as a last-minute favor for these offenders, who committed

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Dec 31 2024WEATHER

Storm Fury: Midlands Hit by Three Tornadoes

Early Sunday, the Midlands saw an unexpected storm frenzy. Three tornadoes, including a powerful EF-1 with winds up to 95 mph, swept through the area. The strongest one struck Winnsboro, knocking down trees and cutting power for many. Lori Bryant, a resident of Fairfield County, was caught off guar

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Dec 31 2024CRIME

Trinidad and Tobago Takes Strong Action Against Gangs

In an effort to control rising violence, Trinidad and Tobago has declared a state of emergency. This move follows an attempt on a gang leader’s life, leading to fears of retaliatory shootings. Under this declaration, the police and military will collaborate more closely, acting without the need for

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