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Dec 12 2025SPORTS

Lamar Jackson's Struggle: Is the Ravens' Star Quarterback Losing His Edge?

Lamar Jackson, the Baltimore Ravens' star quarterback, has been under the spotlight for all the wrong reasons this season. His performance has been a far cry from his usual electrifying self, and it's not just about the injuries he's faced. There's a growing concern about his commitment and communic

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Dec 12 2025ENVIRONMENT

Alaska's Chance to Lead: Why Glyphosate Should Be Banned Now

Alaska stands out as the only state in the U. S. with rivers untouched by glyphosate. This is a big deal because this herbicide is found in all other rivers across the country. The state has a unique opportunity to keep it that way. Glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, has been a hot topic w

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Dec 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Social Media Breaks Affect Gambling Habits

Social media is a big deal. It's not just for sharing selfies or chatting with friends. Businesses, like online gambling sites, use it too. But what happens when social media goes down? Does it change how people gamble online? A study looked into this after Facebook had a major outage in October 202

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Dec 12 2025SPORTS

Michigan's Bold Move: What It Means to Fire a Coach For Cause

Michigan University has made a significant decision. They fired their head coach, Sherrone Moore, "for cause. " This means they believe he broke a serious rule. The rule in question is about relationships between staff members. Specifically, it's about supervisors not being able to have certain kind

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Dec 11 2025EDUCATION

Teachers and Staff Reach Deal, Strike Ends

A deal has been struck between West Contra Costa educators and the school district, bringing an end to a nearly week-long strike. Both sides announced the agreement early Wednesday, with the union and school board still needing to give their final approval. The district expressed relief that studen

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Dec 10 2025SPORTS

Pete Alonso Joins Orioles in Big Free Agency Move

Pete Alonso, the power-hitting first baseman, is set to join the Baltimore Orioles after agreeing to a five-year, $155 million deal. This move comes just a day after the Orioles missed out on another top free agent, Kyle Schwarber. Alonso's contract includes no deferrals or opt-outs, and he gets a l

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Dec 10 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Tracking Animals Can Help Fight Poaching

People are using technology to track animals. This helps them find poachers. But there is more to it. Animals can also help find poachers of other animals. For example, vultures and wolves can lead the way. Vultures are birds that eat dead animals. They can find dead animals quickly. Wolves are als

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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

Money Moves in the Shadows: How Tech Giants Could Influence Elections

A new plan is brewing that could let big tech companies like Anthropic dip into politics without anyone knowing. Here’s how it works: two big spending groups, one for Republicans and one for Democrats, will get money from a secretive nonprofit called Public First. This nonprofit doesn’t have to reve

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Dec 09 2025HEALTH

Life's Challenges: How Periods, Power, and Protection Intersect for Kenyan Girls

In the heart of western Kenya, young women face a complex web of challenges that intertwine their periods, protection, and personal safety. This is not just about biology or health choices. It's about power, control, and the everyday struggles that shape their lives. Many girls and young women find

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Dec 09 2025BUSINESS

Pennsylvania Contractor Wins Partial Tax Refund Battle

A construction contractor in Pennsylvania recently scored a partial victory in a tax dispute. The state's Board of Finance and Revenue (BFR) ruled that the contractor deserved a refund for some taxes paid. The contractor had asked for a refund on taxes paid on building machinery and equipment given

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