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Dec 11 2025SPORTS

Friday Night Sports Extravaganza: What to Watch

Friday, Dec. 12, is packed with sports action. Hockey fans can catch the Ontario Reign taking on the Colorado Eagles at 9 p. m. on NHL Network. College basketball is also in full swing, with Missouri State facing Xavier at 7 p. m. on truTV and Texas squaring off against UConn at 8 p. m. on FOX. For

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Oct 25 2025SPORTS

Friday Night NBA: Smart Bets for a Big Game Night

Friday night is packed with NBA action, and the Boston Celtics vs. New York Knicks game is one to watch. The Knicks won their first game, while the Celtics lost a close one. With Jayson Tatum out, Jaylen Brown will be the main scorer for the Celtics. He scored 25 points in the last game and made 2 o

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Sep 30 2025HEALTH

How News Reports on Suicide Miss the Mark

News stories about suicide can sometimes make things worse. They might even encourage copycat behavior, especially when famous people are involved. A recent study dug into Irish news reports to see how often they break the rules for responsible reporting. The study looked at almost 3, 000 articles

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Apr 03 2025FINANCE

Newsmax's Wild Stock Ride: From Sky-High to Grounded

Newsmax, a conservative news channel, recently experienced a dramatic stock market rollercoaster. The company's shares initially soared, then plummeted, leaving many investors bewildered. The journey began with a stunning 2, 230% increase in the first two days of trading on the New York Stock Exchan

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Jan 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Up Your Weekend With Puzzles, Shows, And Surprising Treats!

Friday and beyond are packed with exciting events. If you're a fan of live music, tickets to shows by Earth, Wind and Fire, Katy Perry, Bob Dylan, or Yacht Fest are up for grabs. But why stop there? The fun doesn't end with concerts. If you're into classic shows, there's a TV event to look forw

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Jan 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hoda Kotb's Heartfelt Goodbye: A Tribute to a Loved TV Personality

Friday marked Hoda Kotb's final day as an anchor on "Today, " after dedicating 17 years to the show. Her decision to leave was driven by a desire to spend more quality time with her daughters. The show was filled with emotional tributes from her colleagues and special guests. Hoda's co-anchor and fr

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Dec 22 2024CRIME

Top NYPD Officer Quits Amid Sexual Misconduct Claims

Friday night saw a sudden resignation from the highest-ranking uniformed officer in the New York City Police Department. Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey handed in his retirement papers right before a news outlet revealed accusations against him. A woman who worked under him claimed that Maddrey

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Nov 15 2024SPORTS

Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic Ready for UFC Heavyweight Showdown!

Friday was a big day for Jon Jones and Stipe Miocic as they successfully made weight for their highly anticipated UFC 309 heavyweight title fight. Jones, the reigning champion, tipped the scales at 237. 6 pounds for his first title defense. Miocic, a former champion, came in at 248. 6 pounds for his

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Oct 30 2024POLITICS

Local News Going Extinct: Who's to Blame?

Newspapers are shutting down faster than you can say "breaking news. " In just one year, 127 newspapers vanished, leaving behind "news deserts" where people don't have access to local news. This trend isn't slowing down, either. Since 2005, the U. S. has lost over a third of its newspapers. Ouch! W

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Oct 27 2024SCIENCE

Splashdown Surprise: One Astronaut Stays Behind for Medical Check

Friday morning brought an unexpected twist for the four-member SpaceX Crew-8 team after splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico. Instead of heading straight back to Houston, the astronauts were taken to a medical facility in Florida. One of them, whose identity was kept private, stayed at Ascension Sac

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