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Nov 21 2025BUSINESS

From Side Gig to Billion-Dollar Success: The Pivot Power

Starting a business from scratch is tough, but turning a side hustle into a billion-dollar company? That's next-level. Steve Sonnenberg, the CEO of Awardco, did just that. His secret? He's not afraid to take risks or face setbacks. In fact, he sees them as part of the journey. "Starting is my superp

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Nov 21 2025SCIENCE

Tiny RNA, Big Problems: The Hunt for Better Detection Methods

MicroRNAs, or miRNAs, are tiny but mighty players in our bodies. They can tell us a lot about diseases, but catching them is tricky. They're short, there aren't many of them, and they look similar to each other. That's where electrochemical biosensing comes in. It's like a high-tech treasure hunt fo

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Nov 21 2025CELEBRITIES

Country Music's Biggest Stars Shine at the 2025 CMA Awards

The 2025 CMA Awards were a star-studded event, showcasing the biggest names in country music. This year, the spotlight was on artists like Lainey Wilson, Ella Langley, and Megan Moroney, who led the pack with the most nominations. They weren't alone, though. Other notable nominees included Zach Top,

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Nov 21 2025SPORTS

Marquette Basketball: A New Challenge Awaits

Marquette's basketball team is stepping into the 2025-26 season with a mix of experience and new faces. They have some tall players and skilled ones coming back. But they will miss two key players at the start. Alec Novotney, their top scorer, is out until January due to shoulder surgery. Matt Graha

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Nov 21 2025LIFESTYLE

Detroit's Tree Trouble: A Homeowner's Fight for Help

In Detroit, a homeowner is dealing with a big problem. A neighbor's dead tree fell on her house not once, but twice. Now, her home is damaged, and she's struggling to get help. The tree first fell on September 3. It knocked out her fence and power. Then, two days later, the rest of the tree collaps

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Nov 20 2025FINANCE

Home Sales Tick Up, But Challenges Remain

The housing market saw a small rise in sales of previously owned homes in October. The numbers went up by 1. 2% from September, reaching about 4. 1 million units annually. This increase is a slight improvement from the previous month and a 1. 7% rise compared to the same time last year. The market

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Nov 20 2025SPORTS

The Chiefs' Path to a Strong Finish

The Kansas City Chiefs are in a tough spot right now. They have a 5-5 record, which puts them ninth in the AFC. But don't count them out just yet. Their remaining opponents have a combined record of 36-35-1. That's pretty even. Three of these teams are currently in the playoff field, and three have

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Nov 20 2025EDUCATION

The Untold Stories of the American Revolution

Ken Burns, a well-known documentary filmmaker, has spent the last decade working on a project about the American Revolution. This project is a six-part, 12-hour series that he believes is one of the most important films he has ever made. The series is not just about the famous figures like George Wa

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Nov 20 2025SCIENCE

Moss: The Tiny Space Survivor

Moss has shown it can handle the toughest conditions on Earth, but can it survive in space? Scientists wanted to find out. They sent moss spores to the International Space Station (ISS) and left them outside for nine months. The results were surprising. The moss spores were not kept safe inside the

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Nov 20 2025POLITICS

Absent at the Memorial: Trump's Snub and Cheney's Legacy

Dick Cheney, the former vice president, passed away recently at 84. He was known for his significant role in expanding presidential powers and shaping the nation's response to 9/11. His memorial service took place, but one notable figure was missing: Donald Trump. Trump was not invited to the servi

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