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Jan 11 2025BUSINESS

The End of Venu Sports: What Happened?

Venu Sports, a highly anticipated streaming service, has come to a sudden halt. This morning, Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery announced they are ending their joint venture before the service even launches. The initial plan was to combine multiple sports channels under one platform for $43 a

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Jan 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Sports in Surprising Settings: A Photographer's Adventure

Ever wondered what skiers would look like on sand dunes? Or how about tennis players on Utah's salt flats? Four pro photographers, Dani KM, Anouk Flesch, Little Shao, and Ray Demski, partnered with Nikon Europe to answer these questions. They used the new Nikon Z6 III camera to shoot athletes in unu

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Jan 11 2025SPORTS

High School Sports Scores: Thursday's Big Wins

Thursday was a big day for high school sports in the area. The boys' hockey teams had some close games. Sauk Rapids-Rice squeaked by River Lakes 5-4, and St. Cloud Crush won a high-scoring game against Fergus Falls, 8-7. Hermantown, ranked #2 in the state, had a dominant win over Cathedral, 6-0. In

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Jan 11 2025BUSINESS

Betting Big: How a Winning Football Season Affects Sportsbooks

It's been a rough stretch for sports betting companies during the recent National Football League (NFL) season. Both FanDuel and DraftKings, two major players in the sports betting industry, have been hit hard by the unexpected outcomes on the field. FanDuel, operated by Flutter Entertainment, has t

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Jan 10 2025POLITICS

Casino Chat: Tysons Betting Bill and Community Voices

Let's talk about the Tysons casino buzz! Senator Scott Surovell just put forward Senate Bill 982, aiming to let Fairfax County decide if they want a casino. This isn't new; he's tried before. The county didn't ask for this, though. It's like someone handed them an unwanted birthday present. Some bus

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Jan 10 2025INFRASTRUCTURE

James Island's Long-Awaited Pedestrian Project Finally Moves Forward

For years, residents of James Island have been asking for safer pedestrian routes. Now, the Charleston County Finance Committee is set to award a contract for a much-needed project. This initiative will create sidewalks and a crosswalk on Woodland Shores Road and Maybank Highway. The project, known

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Jan 10 2025HEALTH

Why Are Some Black Women Hesitant About the COVID-19 Vaccine?

Have you ever wondered why some Black women in the US might be hesitant about getting the COVID-19 vaccine? It's a big deal, especially because it can make health inequalities worse and affect how many people in the community get vaccinated. You might think, "Why is this a problem? " Well, it's imp

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Jan 10 2025SPORTS

New Indoor Golf League Hits Big with Viewers

Last Tuesday saw the launch of an exciting new indoor golf league spearheaded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, and it was a hit on ESPN! The debut on Tuesday night of the league, known as TGL, attracted around 919, 000 viewers, with a peak of 1. 1 million viewers during a particular segment. This is

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Jan 10 2025WEATHER

Stay Weather-Wise with New App: Weather Hi-Def Radar

these days, severe weather like storms and flash floods are ramping up. That's where a handy app like Weather Hi-Def Radar comes in. This isn't just your phone's basic weather app kicked up a notch. It's a capable tool that keeps you in the know, with a animated map showing current and future weathe

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Jan 09 2025BUSINESS

Ski Patrollers Win Big in Utah Resort Strike

After a tense two-week strike, 200 ski patrollers at a big Utah resort are back on the job. They accepted a new contract that includes a $2-an-hour pay raise and better deals for senior patrollers. The Park City Ski Professional Ski Patrol Association called it a big victory. They say it shows what

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