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Dec 30 2025SPORTS

Sports Stories That Stole the Show in 2025

In 2025, sports stories made their way into the Arkansas Times, but not in the usual way. Unlike other media outlets that focus solely on sports, the Times only covers sports when something truly remarkable happens. This year was no different. Among the usual political and food stories, sports tales

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Dec 29 2025SPORTS

Heavyweight Boxer Anthony Joshua Involved in Fatal Car Crash in Nigeria

Anthony Joshua, the well-known British-Nigerian boxer, was hurt in a car accident in Nigeria. This happened on a busy road near his hometown. Sadly, two people died in the crash. The boxer was in the back of a Lexus SUV when it crashed into a parked truck. The police are still looking into what caus

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

Syria's Hidden Past: Uncovering the Secrets of Dhumair

In a remote desert area east of Damascus, a disturbing secret lies buried. The Dhumair desert, once a military weapons depot, is now the site of a mass grave. This grave is a chilling reminder of the atrocities committed under the rule of Bashar al-Assad. The Syrian government has recently taken ste

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

A Fresh Look at Diet and Arthritis

A recent study has taken a second look at how diet and lifestyle changes can affect people with osteoarthritis. The original research, part of the "Plants for Joints" project, found that a mix of diet, exercise, and other lifestyle changes could help improve body composition in these individuals. T

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

Sudan's Al-Fashir: A Ghost Town After Paramilitary Takeover

Al-Fashir, a city in Sudan, is now a shadow of its former self. After a paramilitary group took control, most people have fled. Those who stayed are struggling to survive. The United Nations recently visited the area. They found very few people left. Many buildings are empty. Some people are living

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

Russia's Push for Zaporizhzhia: A Closer Look at the Conflict

In a recent development, Russian President Vladimir Putin urged his military to keep advancing in the Zaporizhzhia region of southern Ukraine. This comes after a Russian commander reported that their forces were just 15 kilometers away from Zaporizhzhia city, which had over 700, 000 residents before

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

How Two Treatments Stack Up Against Scabies

Scabies can quickly become a big problem in communities if it's not caught and treated early. Usually, people use a cream called permethrin to get rid of it. But there's a pill called ivermectin that might be easier to use. Researchers wanted to see if taking this pill twice could work just as well

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

How Dog Hearts Handle Tough Conditions

Scientists have been looking at how dog hearts cope with certain health issues. They focused on a specific blood flow pattern in the main pulmonary artery, which happens at the end of each heartbeat. This flow, called end-diastolic forward flow (EDFF), has been studied in humans to understand how th

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Dec 29 2025SCIENCE

How Science and Tech Make Your Winter Jacket a Warm Hug

Winter is here, and so are the winter jackets. But have you ever wondered how these jackets keep you warm? It's not just about the fluffiness or the thickness. It's about science and technology working together to keep you cozy. The science behind winter jackets is based on three main ways heat mov

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's President Seeks Peace Path Amidst Ongoing Conflict

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to meet with U. S. President Donald Trump in Florida to discuss a potential peace plan for Ukraine. This meeting comes at a critical time, as Russia has intensified its attacks, launching hundreds of missiles and drones at Kyiv and other parts of Ukrain

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