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Dec 31 2025SPORTS

Young Illini Players Shine Bright in Music City Bowl

The Music City Bowl was a big stage for some young Illini players to show what they can do. In the past, this game has been a place where new talent gets noticed. For example, in 2022, Matthew Bailey and Xavier Scott made their first starts in a bowl game. They filled in for some bigger names and di

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Dec 31 2025SCIENCE

A New Way to Fight Cancer with Tiny Tech and Sound Waves

Cancer is tough to beat, but scientists are always looking for new ways to fight it. Recently, a team came up with a clever idea. They made tiny particles that can help the body's own immune system attack cancer cells. These particles are special because they use sound waves to do their job. Normal

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Dec 31 2025SPORTS

Miami's Unusual Ice Adventure: NHL's Winter Classic Prep

The NHL is getting ready for something big in Miami. They want to host an outdoor hockey game, but Miami is known for its warm weather and beaches, not ice and snow. So, they had to do a test run to see if it would work. They opened the roof of the stadium where the game will happen. It's usually h

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Dec 31 2025SCIENCE

The Mystery of MH370: A New Search Begins

The story of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is one of the biggest mysteries in aviation history. Over ten years ago, this plane vanished without a trace, leaving behind no clear answers. The latest news is that a new search has started, which has brought back some hope that the plane might finally be

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Dec 31 2025CRIME

Texas Teen's Disappearance Leads to a Grim Discovery

In Texas, a search for a missing teenager took a tragic turn when a body was found. This grim discovery came as another young girl went missing, raising concerns about safety in the area. Meanwhile, health officials are on high alert as a highly contagious virus was detected at two major U. S. airpo

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Dec 31 2025SPORTS

Final Showdown: Who Will Grab the Last NFL Playoff Spots?

The NFL season is down to its last week, and the excitement is at its peak. Only one team, the Green Bay Packers, has secured their spot as the seventh seed. The rest are in a tight race, with everything to play for in Week 18. In the AFC, the Steelers and Ravens are set to face off in a thrilling

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Dec 31 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's President Makes Bold Move for Peace Talks

Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukraine's leader, has an idea. He thinks Donald Trump, the former U. S. President, should visit Ukraine. Why? To help end the war with Russia. Zelenskyy shared this thought in a chat with reporters. He believes Trump's visit could show that a ceasefire is possible. Trump has be

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Dec 31 2025HEALTH

FDA's New Leader: A Controversial Shift in Vaccine and Drug Regulation

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently appointed Tracy Beth Høeg as the acting director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). This move has sparked debate, as Høeg's background is primarily in sports medicine and epidemiology, with no apparent experience in drug deve

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Dec 31 2025HEALTH

Understanding and Supporting Families Affected by Mental Illness

Mental illness can be a lonely journey, not just for the person experiencing it, but also for their family. Mitul Desai knows this all too well. His brother's schizophrenia diagnosis was a long and confusing process. Doctors initially misdiagnosed him with various conditions, causing chaos and fear.

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Dec 31 2025CRIME

New Orleans Prepares for New Year's with Heightened Security

New Orleans is getting ready for its first New Year's celebration since the tragic Bourbon Street attack. To ensure safety, the National Guard has been called in to help with security measures. This comes almost a year after a devastating incident that exposed serious security flaws in the city's fa

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