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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 2025SPORTS

How Do NFL Players Bounce Back After ACL Tears?

Micah Parsons' recent ACL injury has sparked curiosity about how top NFL pass-rushers recover from such setbacks. Let's explore the journeys of five Pro Bowl edge defenders who faced similar injuries over the past decade. Nick Bosa, a standout player, earned Pro Bowl honors as a rookie in 2019. He

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Dec 15 2025CRIME

A Mysterious Shooting at Brown University

A person initially held for the Brown University shooting was let go. This means the search for the real shooter is back to square one. Two people died, and nine were hurt in the attack at the Barus and Holley building. This building is home to the School of Engineering and the Physics Department.

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Dec 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Billy Bob Thornton Roasts The View in New TV Drama

Billy Bob Thornton, playing the tough-talking Lt. Tommy Norris in the TV show Landman, took a jab at The View. He did this while talking to his dad, played by Sam Elliot. Norris suggested his dad watch The View to pass the time. But he didn't hold back his thoughts about the show. Norris called The

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Dec 15 2025POLITICS

Iowa's Brave Guardsmen Lost in Syria

In a tragic turn of events, two soldiers from the Iowa National Guard lost their lives in Syria. These brave individuals were part of a larger group deployed to the Middle East. Their mission was to fight against ISIS and other terrorist groups. The soldiers were identified as Sgt. Edgar Brian Torre

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Dec 15 2025WEATHER

Bracing for the Big Chill: How to Stay Safe in Freezing Weather

Brace yourself! A deep freeze is hitting Central North Carolina. Temperatures are plummeting into the teens, and wind chills are making it feel even colder, dipping into single digits. The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory, so it's time to take this seriously. Wind is maki

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Dec 15 2025CRIME

Sydney's Gun Problem: A Closer Look at Firearm Ownership

Sydney's suburbs are home to a surprising number of firearms. The top 100 gun license holders in New South Wales (NSW) collectively own over 13, 000 guns. Many of these weapons are located in metropolitan areas, raising questions about gun control and safety. Following a recent terrorist attack in

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Dec 15 2025POLITICS

Britain's Spy Chief Sounds Alarm on Russia's Growing Threat

Britain's top spy has a stern message for Europe: Russia is up to no good. Blaise Metreweli, the new head of MI6, recently warned that Russia is causing trouble all over the place. She said Russia is behind arson, sabotage, assassinations, and even cyber and drone attacks. In short, they're causing

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Dec 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Mega Christmas Surprise: The Powerball Jackpot Soars

The Powerball jackpot has reached an astonishing $1. 1 billion, just ten days before Christmas. This massive prize is the sixth-largest in Powerball history and the twelfth-largest in U. S. lottery history, including Mega Millions. The drawing is scheduled for just before 11 p. m. ET on Monday. The

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Dec 15 2025POLITICS

When Politics Meets Tragedy: A Closer Look at the Rob Reiner Case

Rob Reiner, a well-known actor and director, and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home. Police are treating the incident as a homicide. Their son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested and is being held on $4 million bail. The following day, President Trump took to Truth Social to sha

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