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Dec 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Clint Eastwood's The Mule Takes Over Streaming Charts

Clint Eastwood's "The Mule" has become a streaming hit, almost a decade after its release. This crime thriller, which also stars Bradley Cooper, tells the story of an elderly World War II veteran who gets involved with a drug cartel. Eastwood, who also directed and wrote the screenplay, based the fi

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Dec 26 2025POLITICS

How Seeing Immigrants as Hard Workers Can Change Minds

People often have strong opinions against immigrants. This is a big problem because it can cause tension in society. But what if we could change how people see immigrants? Recent research shows that when people learn about immigrants' hard work and efforts, they start to view them more positively.

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Dec 26 2025BUSINESS

Slovenia's Business Climate: A Glimpse of Hope

In Slovenia, business confidence is showing signs of life. For the second month in a row, the business tendency indicator in manufacturing held steady at -4 in November 2025. This might not sound like a big deal, but it's actually the highest it's been since January 2023. Things are looking up in t

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Dec 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

YouTube TV and Verizon Team Up for a Sweet Deal

Streaming services have had a wild ride lately. Prices have gone up and down, and people are switching services more than ever. YouTube TV saw a lot of people leave when Disney channels went dark for two weeks. Even a $20 credit didn't keep many subscribers. Other services like DirecTV Stream and Hu

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Dec 26 2025EDUCATION

Flagstaff Schools: Adapting and Innovating for a Better Future

In Flagstaff, schools are making big moves to improve learning and student well-being. One key change is swapping start times for elementary and high schools. The idea is to give teens more time to sleep, which can boost their health and grades. It's a simple shift, but it could make a big differenc

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Dec 26 2025EDUCATION

Loan Relief for Students: A Slow and Uncertain Journey

The Department of Education has a massive backlog of student loan applications. As of November 30, 802, 730 applications for income-driven repayment (IDR) plans are still pending. This delay is causing stress for many borrowers. In November, the department approved loan discharges for 170 borrowers

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Dec 26 2025SCIENCE

Chicken Semen Science: Unlocking Better Fertility

Proteins are tiny building blocks in chicken semen. Scientists study these proteins to understand how they affect fertility. By looking at these proteins, experts can learn about sperm health and how well they can fertilize eggs. The health of chicken sperm depends on many things. Genetics, environ

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Dec 26 2025EDUCATION

Local Students Shine in Higher Education

Sophie Mercer, a forensic science student from Santa Clarita, has earned a spot in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's University Honors Program. This program is quite competitive, and Sophie is one of 739 students chosen this year. That's a big jump from the previous record set in 2019. To get in

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Dec 26 2025HEALTH

What Happens When Babies Are Born During Ramadan?

People often wonder if being born during Ramadan affects health later in life. Some studies suggest it might, but there's not much solid evidence. A recent study in Malaysia looked into this. They checked if adults who were in their mother's womb during Ramadan had higher blood pressure or blood sug

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Dec 25 2025POLITICS

North Korea's Underwater Ambitions: A New Submarine in the Making

North Korea has recently showcased the outer shell of what it claims is a nuclear-powered submarine. This development comes as a response to South Korea's plans to build its own nuclear-powered submarine, which North Korea views as a threat to its security. The construction of this submarine has be

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