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Dec 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Simplifying Smart Home Setup: iOS 26. 2's New Trick

Smart home tech is always changing. Some changes are good, some not so much. Recently, some big smart device makers had to file for bankruptcy. But there's also good news. Matter, a new platform, is making it easier for different smart devices to work together. Apple is also making things better. T

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Dec 15 2025BUSINESS

Roomba's Maker Takes a New Turn

iRobot, the company behind the famous Roomba vacuums, is going through big changes. They've filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. This means they're restructuring to stay afloat. But don't worry, your Roomba won't stop working. The company says everything will keep running as usual. iRobot ha

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Dec 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A New Chapter for Wag Entertainment

Wag Entertainment, a well-known British documentary producer, is undergoing a significant change. Fremantle, the parent company, has decided to shut down Wag's production division. This move comes as part of a broader strategic plan following Fremantle's acquisition of Asacha Media Group, Wag's form

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Dec 15 2025HEALTH

A New Way to Whiten Teeth: Say Goodbye to Sensitivity and Hello to Smiles!

In the world of dental care, a new player has emerged, promising a revolution in teeth whitening. BlancOne, a system that uses advanced light technology, is now available in Australia and New Zealand. This isn't your usual whitening treatment. It's faster, gentler, and more effective. Gone are the d

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Dec 15 2025HEALTH

A Fun Way to Learn About Fitness: A New Show Takes Us Back in Time

A new mini-drama series is set to hit screens, blending humor and fitness science in an unexpected way. The show follows a fitness coach who wakes up in ancient China, stuck in the body of an overweight young man. His mission? To get fit using only what he can find around him. This isn't your typic

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Dec 15 2025SPORTS

WWE's Concern for Damian Priest's Longevity

Damian Priest, a standout performer in WWE, has seen a big change in his workload this year. He's only wrestled 24 times in 2025, a sharp drop from his usual busy schedule. In 2023, he wrestled 100 times, and in 2024, he had 76 matches. This change wasn't his choice, though. WWE management decided t

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Dec 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

Sumatra's Road to Recovery: What Lies Ahead?

Sumatra, Indonesia, is slowly picking up the pieces after devastating floods and landslides. The disaster, triggered by a powerful cyclone, has left over 1, 000 people dead. Many more are still missing. The storms also caused destruction in nearby countries, with around 200 lives lost in southern Th

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Dec 15 2025EDUCATION

School Costs Skyrocket, But Life Skills Lag Behind

Money is pouring into education, but are students really learning what they need? In New York City, private high school tuition can hit a staggering $70, 000 a year. On top of that, families are spending big on tutors, test prep, and extracurriculars. Yet, despite all this investment, many teens are

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Dec 15 2025EDUCATION

School Days Shortened: A New Plan for Southern Boone County

Southern Boone County R-I School District is considering a big change. They might switch to a four-day school week. This could start in the 2026-27 school year. On the days they do go to school, classes would run longer. School would start at 7:50 a. m. and end at 3:25 p. m. from Tuesday to Friday.

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Dec 15 2025EDUCATION

College Costs Creep Up in 2025

College expenses went up by 3. 6% in the 2025 fiscal year. This is a small increase from the 3. 4% rise in 2024, but less than the 4. 0% jump in 2023, when schools were dealing with the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Higher Education Price Index (HEPI) tracks these costs. It looks at the a

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