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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

New York City's Climate Investment Dilemma

New York City is at a crossroads. The outgoing city comptroller, Brad Lander, is pushing for a major shift in how the city's pension funds are managed. He wants to move away from BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, due to concerns about climate change. This is a big deal because BlackRock manages a huge chunk of the city's retirement money, about $42. 3 bil...

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Nov 27 2025SPORTS

Local Stars Shine in Football and Volleyball Honors

In the world of high school sports, local athletes have been making waves. The All-Three Rivers Conference Mississippi Division team has recognized some standout players. From Hall High School, seniors Braden Curran and Aiden Redcliff made the cut, with Redcliff also earning a spot as a first-team linebacker. Princeton High School's Casey Etheridge was another unanim...

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Nov 27 2025WEATHER

Michigan Braces for a Blustery Thanksgiving

Michigan is getting ready for a very windy day. A winter storm is bringing strong winds that could reach up to 60 mph. This is not just a little breeze; it's a serious weather event. Many parts of the state are under high wind warnings or advisories. The west side of Michigan is expected to have the strongest winds, with gusts that could knock down trees and power l...

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Nov 27 2025BUSINESS

WBD Shakes Up the Bidding Game

Warner Bros. Discovery is playing hard to get. They want more money. The company has told potential buyers to up their offers. Netflix, Comcast, and Paramount Skydance have until December 1 to submit better bids. They already sent in their first offers on November 20. But WBD wasn't impressed. This isn't just about money. It's about speed too. WBD wants this deal do...

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Nov 27 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Holiday Magic: Northwest Indiana's Festive Season Kicks Off

Northwest Indiana is buzzing with holiday cheer as the symphony, theaters, and stages come alive with festive performances. The Northwest Indiana Symphony is back for its second year of holiday concerts, this time at the Hard Rock Casino in Gary. This isn't just any concert; it's a homecoming for the symphony, which started as the Gary Symphony in 1941. Imagine the n...

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Nov 27 2025SCIENCE

Exploring the Cosmos: The Pioneering Wheels of Space Discovery

Space rovers have been the unsung heroes of space exploration. They are like the brave explorers of the past, but instead of ships, they have wheels. These machines have helped us learn more about the Moon, Mars, and even asteroids. They show how curious humans are about the universe and the questions we want to answer. The Soviet Union's Lunokhod 1 was the first ro...

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Nov 27 2025SCIENCE

A Glowing Butterfly in the Stars

A telescope in the Southern Hemisphere has snapped a breathtaking photo of a cosmic butterfly. This isn't your typical butterfly, though. It's a nebula, a cloud of gas and dust in space. The Butterfly Nebula, as it's called, is way out there, about 2, 500 to 3, 800 light-years away in the constellation Scorpius. To put that into perspective, one light-year is a whopp...

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Nov 27 2025SPORTS

Lane Kiffin's Big Choice: Stay or Go?

Lane Kiffin is at a crossroads. The Ole Miss coach has the Rebels on the brink of something special, but big schools like LSU and Florida are knocking. The decision he makes could change everything. Right now, Ole Miss is having a dream season. They're 10-1, ranked sixth, and in the hunt for a College Football Playoff spot. But if Kiffin leaves, it could throw a wre...

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Nov 27 2025LIFESTYLE

Lyons' Feathered Residents: More Than Just a Meal

In the small town of Lyons, wild turkeys are not just a Thanksgiving dish; they're part of the community. These birds have become local stars, strolling through streets, perching on rooftops, and even making appearances outside shops. Their presence is so common that residents have started to see them as neighbors rather than just wildlife. One resident, Sylvia Hodg...

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Nov 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Roads Getting a High-Tech Makeover

In the heart of Somerville, a young company named Cyvl is shaking up the way cities handle road maintenance. Instead of relying on old-school methods, they're using lasers and AI to spot and fix road problems before they become major headaches. The team at Cyvl has developed a clever sensor that can be strapped to any car. As the car drives around, the sensor uses l...

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