FRANCES FISHER

Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Shopping Carts and Floods: A Grocery Store Dilemma

H-E-B, a beloved grocery chain in Texas, is making waves with its expansion plans. One proposed location, at the intersection of LBJ and Hillcrest, has raised concerns. This area is known for flooding, and adding more concrete for parking and roads could make things worse. Shoppers might need boats to get to the store during heavy rains. Some suggest H-E-B should con...

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Nov 24 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebs Turning a Year Wiser: November 24 Edition

November 24 is a special day for many famous faces. Let's take a look at some notable names celebrating birthdays today. Katherine Heigl, known for her roles in movies like "My Father the Hero" and "Bride of Chucky, " is turning 47. She has been a familiar face in Hollywood for years. Stephen Merchant, who recently appeared in "The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, " is c...

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Nov 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Dancing with the Stars: The Freestyle Finale Showdown

Dancing with the Stars has always been a show that captures the hearts of viewers. The freestyle dances in the finals are a big deal. They are longer and not tied to any specific dance style. This means the celebrities and their pro partners can get really creative. The show has seen a surge in popularity, especially among younger viewers. The semifinals this year we...

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Nov 20 2025CELEBRITIES

Model Turned Fisherwoman: Kathy Ireland's New Catch

Kathy Ireland, famous for her modeling and business career, has added a new role to her resume: commercial fisherman. She's now part of the crew on her husband's fishing boat, the 4th Watch, out of Santa Barbara, California. This isn't just a hobby for Ireland; she's fully committed, having obtained her open-ocean commercial fishing license. Ireland's journey into f...

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Nov 17 2025POLITICS

U. S. Military Actions in Pacific Raise Questions

The U. S. military has recently targeted and destroyed another boat in the Pacific Ocean. This action resulted in the deaths of three individuals, who were accused of drug trafficking by the Trump administration. This brings the total number of people killed in such operations to at least 83 since early September. The U. S. Southern Command made this announcement on...

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Nov 15 2025ENVIRONMENT

The Green Invader: How a Seaweed is Changing Moroccan Coasts

A foreign seaweed called Rugulopteryx okamurae has been causing trouble along Morocco's northern coast since 2017. It's not just an ecological issue; it's also affecting the lives of people who depend on the sea for their livelihoods. Researchers have been keeping an eye on this invader from 2019 to 2022. They found huge piles of this seaweed washed up on shores, es...

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Nov 14 2025WEATHER

Weather Wonders: How Ocean Temperature Changes Shape Our World

Long ago, fishermen near Peru and Ecuador noticed something odd. Every few years, the ocean water near their fishing spots would get warmer. This warm water drove fish away, making it tough for the fishermen to catch enough to eat. They called this strange event "El Niño, " which means "The Child" in Spanish, because it happened around Christmas. What these fisherme...

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Nov 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Where Are the Dancing Stars Now?

Joey Graziadei, the winner of season 33, made a big splash with his cha-cha and freestyle dances. He and his partner, Jenna Johnson, scored big, with a perfect 30 for their cha-cha and a 29 for their freestyle. Graziadei was overjoyed, calling the whole experience "unbelievable. " He's been engaged to Kelsey Anderson since 2024, and the couple lives in Los Angeles. ...

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Nov 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Magic Meets Mayhem: A Fresh Take on Illusion and Heists

The latest installment in the "Now You See Me" series, "Now You See Me: Now You Don't, " brings a new twist to the magic-heist genre. This time, the Four Horsemen team up with a trio of young, socially conscious magicians to pull off a daring heist. Their target? The Heart Diamond, a massive gem owned by the ruthless Veronika van der Berg. The film opens with a 10-ye...

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

U. S. Military Actions in Pacific Raise Questions

The U. S. military has recently conducted two more strikes in the Pacific, targeting boats they claim were involved in drug trafficking. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that six individuals were killed in these strikes, bringing the total number of deaths from such operations to 76. The strikes took place on Sunday in international waters, with each boat al...

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