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Nov 27 2025ENTERTAINMENT

World of Warcraft: Midnight: A New Era Begins

World of Warcraft fans have a date to circle on their calendars. The highly anticipated expansion, Midnight, is set to launch on March 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time. This is the eleventh expansion for the popular MMORPG and the second part of the Worldsoul Saga, a story arc penned by Chris Metzen

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Nov 23 2025POLITICS

Powerful Nations React to Trump's Ukraine Deal

World leaders recently gathered in Johannesburg to discuss a peace plan proposed by President Trump to end the war in Ukraine. This plan, which includes 28 points, suggests that Ukraine should give up some of its land and reduce its military size. However, many leaders were not fully on board with t

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Nov 22 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Allies Raise Eyebrows at US Peace Plan

World leaders are scratching their heads over a new US peace plan for Ukraine. They say it leans too much toward Russia and needs a serious tweak. The plan was a surprise to many, especially since it was put together without much input from Ukraine or its European allies. The main worry? The plan s

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Nov 22 2025POLITICS

G20 Gathers in Africa Despite U. S. Absence

World leaders from the G20 met in Johannesburg, South Africa, for a significant summit, even though the U. S. chose not to attend. This gathering was unique because a declaration was adopted right at the beginning, which is not the usual way things are done. Typically, these declarations happen at t

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Oct 18 2025HEALTH

Why Utah Lags in Menopause Care: A Closer Look

World Menopause Day is a global event that shines a light on the challenges women face during menopause. It's a chance to see how different places handle this stage of life. In the U. S. , only a small number of women use hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to manage menopause symptoms. This is much l

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Sep 25 2025POLITICS

Global Leaders React to Charlie Kirk's Death and the Divided Response

World leaders gathered at the U. N. General Assembly discussed the aftermath of Charlie Kirk's assassination. They focused on the mixed reactions it sparked online and the deeper issues it revealed. The Serbian President, Alexsandar Vucic, spoke about the disturbing celebrations of Kirk's death. He

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Jan 26 2025SPORTS

World B. Free’s Rookie Moment Fuels Hall of Fame Dream

World Bernard Free, now age 71, had a rookie moment that shaped his NBA career. As a young player on the Philadelphia 76ers in 1975, he botched a layup during a two-on-one play with Billy Cunningham, his veteran teammate. Instead of finishing the play with a smooth layup like his mentor suggested, F

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Jan 20 2025BUSINESS

BBC Studios Ponders Leaving India's Content Scene

BBC Studios is mulling over wrapping up its content production in India. The reason? A shift in India's TV and streaming landscape, which includes shrinking budgets from broadcasters and streaming platforms. While no final call has been made, the BBC is reviewing its Indian production model to make

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Nov 16 2024SPORTS

Nelly Korda Steps Out of Her Comfort Zone for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit

World No. 1 golfer Nelly Korda recently opened up about her latest venture outside the golf course – modeling for the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition. Korda first revealed this news after her opening round at The ANNIKA event. She shared that the opportunity came to her about two months ago

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Nov 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Suranne Jones Joins Aimee-Lou Wood in 'Film Club' on BBC

BBC's upcoming romantic comedy series, 'Film Club', is gaining some notable cast members. Aimee-Lou Wood, known for her role in 'Sex Education', is penning the show with Ralph Davis ('House of the Dragon'), who will also star in it. The cast is expanding to include Suranne Jones ('Vigil', 'Doctor Fo

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