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Nov 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Dancing Stars: Who Shone Brightest?

Last night, the stage was set for an intense showdown on Dancing with the Stars. Five pairs of dancers battled it out for the coveted Mirrorball Trophy. The finale was packed with challenges, from judges' picks to surprise dances and freestyle routines. First up, the judges threw a curveball with t

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Nov 26 2025EDUCATION

U. S. Colleges Face a Student Shortage Crisis

International students are choosing other countries over the U. S. for their studies. This is happening because of strict visa rules and more competition from other nations. A recent survey shows that the U. S. could see 150, 000 fewer international students this fall. This means less money for coll

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Nov 26 2025OPINION

Judges Under Fire: Why Can't They Fight Back?

Judges are getting more threats than ever. In 2023, there were 457 threats against federal judges. That's a big jump from 300 in 2022 and 179 in 2019. Every single one of these threats was serious enough to investigate. Judges who have ruled on cases involving the Trump administration and its allie

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Nov 26 2025HEALTH

Helping Older Adults Breathe Easier with Tech

Older adults with chronic lung issues often struggle to stick with remote health programs. A new study looked at how a digital platform, where patients and doctors work together, can help. The platform lets patients and healthcare providers create personalized plans. This approach aims to boost mot

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Nov 26 2025ENVIRONMENT

Brazil's Environment Minister: A Hero at COP30, but Battles at Home

In Belem, Brazil, Marina Silva, the country's environment minister, received a standing ovation at the COP30 climate summit. Her speech was emotional, and she raised her fist in defiance, declaring that progress, though modest, had been made. The summit was a mix of triumph and frustration, as deleg

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Nov 26 2025EDUCATION

A Teacher's Past Comes to Light

A special education teacher in North Alabama has stepped down from her job. Brandy Taylor worked at Hampton Cove Middle School since 2020. She decided to resign after news about her 2017 arrest spread online. Taylor was accused of hurting a child. She allegedly hit, punched, and bit the child. She

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Nov 26 2025WEATHER

Chicago's Chilly Thanksgiving: Wind and Snow Mix Up Holiday Plans

Chicago's Thanksgiving holiday was not your typical cozy family gathering. It was more like a wild weather party with winds howling like a freight train and snow flurries crashing the scene. The whole area, including parts of Wisconsin and Indiana, was under a wind advisory. Gusts of up to 60 mph we

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Nov 26 2025WEATHER

Arizona's Weather Guide Takes a Final Bow

After centuries of guiding farmers and weather enthusiasts, the Farmers’ Almanac is wrapping up its journey. The 2026 edition will be the last, and the website will close its doors in December. Why? The financial hurdles of keeping up with today’s fast-paced media world have become too steep. Sandi

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Nov 26 2025SPORTS

A Legend's Unsettled Goodbye to the Game

Retirement isn't sitting well with Lee Corso. At 90, he's finding it tough to adjust to life without the weekly thrill of college football and ESPN's "College GameDay. " He misses the action, the travel, and even the oversized mascot heads he wore for predictions. It's clear that Corso's heart still

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Nov 26 2025WEATHER

Chilly Showdown: What to Expect at the Upcoming Alabama-Auburn Clash

The Iron Bowl is just around the corner, set for November 29 at 6:30 PM CST. This year, the action will unfold at Auburn's Jordan-Hare Stadium. While the weather might not be a major factor, it's definitely going to be cold. The National Weather Service predicts a high of just 55 degrees in Auburn

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