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Dec 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Turkey's Vanishing Ground: Farmers Face Sinking Land

Turkey's central region, known for its fertile farmlands, is now a hotspot for sinkholes. The once stable ground is giving way, creating large holes that swallow up fields. This is happening because of less rain and falling groundwater levels. Experts say climate change is making things worse. The n

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Dec 23 2025SPORTS

Local High School Basketball Showdowns: Who Came Out on Top?

Basketball courts across the region buzzed with energy as teams battled it out on Monday, December 22. The girls' games saw some impressive performances. Kailynn Thompson from Bay Port scored a whopping 30 points, leading her team to a solid win. Meanwhile, Kaia Waldrop from Notre Dame also had a st

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Dec 23 2025SPORTS

Local High School Hoops: Close Calls and Big Wins

In the world of high school sports, every point counts, and every second matters. This was clear in the recent games across the Bay City area. The Cass City Red Hawks and Kingston teams went head-to-head in a nail-biting game that came down to the final seconds. The game, known as the Battle for Def

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Dec 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Agents in 2026: Hype vs. Reality

In the year 2026, AI agents are expected to be a big topic. These are software systems that can plan tasks, make decisions, and interact with digital tools with little human help. The main concern is not what they might do in the future, but who is pushing them now and why. Many tech companies are

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Dec 23 2025OPINION

The Hustler Who Taught Me to Fake It Till I Make It

In the summer of 2005, a young writer found himself in New York City, far from his Texas roots. He was working as an assistant to a literary agent, a job that didn't quite align with his dreams. He met a man named Marty Reisman, a self-proclaimed con artist and ping-pong hustler. Marty was a colorfu

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Dec 23 2025HEALTH

Understanding the Last Moments: How Culture Shapes End-of-Life Care for Arab Patients in Israel

In Israel, Arab patients with terminal illnesses face a unique set of challenges. Their experiences with end-of-life care are deeply influenced by their cultural, religious, and linguistic backgrounds. Palliative care, which aims to improve the quality of life for those with terminal illnesses, ofte

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Dec 23 2025CRIME

Justice Restored: A Father's Long Wait for Freedom

Marshall Moreno's life took a dramatic turn in 2003 when he was convicted of a crime he didn't commit. His daughter, then just a child, accused him of sexual assault. But years later, she came forward to say she had lied. This admission led to a long process that finally ended with the dismissal of

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Dec 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Instagram Effect: How Narcissism and Celebrity Obsession Fuel Addiction

Instagram has become a massive platform, but it's not all fun and games. Researchers wanted to see how certain traits and behaviors might lead to unhealthy use of the app. They looked at things like narcissism, celebrity worship, difficulty managing emotions, and fear of missing out (FoMO). The stud

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Dec 23 2025POLITICS

Naples' Unique Christmas Twist: Trump Joins the Nativity Scene

In Naples, Italy, Christmas traditions take a quirky turn. Artisans craft detailed nativity scenes, known as presepi, for generations. These scenes often feature miniatures of famous figures. In the past, people loved statues of soccer star Diego Maradona and former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi.

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Dec 23 2025HEALTH

When Flies Take Over: A Look at a Severe Case of Maggot Infestation

A man without a home, battling alcohol addiction, ended up in the emergency room with shakes, restlessness, and pain all over. Doctors quickly realized he had a serious brain injury and needed emergency surgery. But that was just the start of his problems. After the operation, they found something s

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