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Aug 11 2025SPORTS

Breaking Barriers: Jen Pawol Makes History in Baseball

Jen Pawol has achieved something remarkable. She is the first woman to umpire a Major League Baseball game. This happened during a match between the Atlanta Braves and the Miami Marlins. The event was a big deal, but Pawol is already back to her usual routine in Triple A. Pawol's journey to this po

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Aug 10 2025CELEBRITIES

Dean Cain's ICE Role Sparks Heated Debate

Dean Cain's decision to join ICE has stirred up a lot of talk, especially from comedian Margaret Cho. She shared her thoughts on Instagram, questioning his choice. She pointed out that his ancestors faced internment during World War II. Cho's message was clear: she found it surprising that someone w

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Aug 07 2025EDUCATION

Pompeii's Hidden Comeback: Life After the Ash

Pompeii, the ancient Roman city frozen in time by Mount Vesuvius' eruption in 79 AD, has revealed a surprising secret. Recent digs show that people came back to live there, even though it was in bad shape. These weren't wealthy folks moving back into their fancy homes. Instead, they were likely poor

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Aug 04 2025CELEBRITIES

Loni Anderson: From TV Star to Hollywood Legend

Loni Anderson, a name that resonated with many in the late 70s and 80s, has passed away at the age of 79. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota, she grew up to become a symbol of beauty and intelligence, breaking stereotypes with her role in "WKRP in Cincinnati. " Her character, Jennifer Marlowe, was more tha

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Aug 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Movie Franchises That Never Get Old

Movies have always been a big part of our lives, and some series have managed to stick around for a long time. These franchises have become so popular that they've turned into entire worlds with their own rules and stories. It's not just about the movies themselves, but the worlds they create and th

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Aug 03 2025SCIENCE

Peering into the Cosmos: The James Webb Telescope's Amazing Reach

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has shown us the farthest and clearest infrared pictures of the universe ever seen. This incredible tool, launched in December 2021, can detect heat and light that our eyes can't see. It's like having superpowers to look back in time, almost to the beginning of

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Aug 03 2025POLITICS

History's Lessons: Why the Smithsonian is Updating Its Impeachment Exhibit

The Smithsonian has decided to refresh an exhibit at the National Museum of American History. This exhibit is all about U. S. presidents and their impeachment stories. The change comes after some people noticed that references to President Trump's impeachments were taken out last month. The Smithso

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Aug 01 2025POLITICS

Bosnia's Tense Political Showdown: Dodik's Defiance and the Court's Stand

In Bosnia-Herzegovina, a recent court decision has stirred up a political storm. The appeals court has upheld a one-year prison sentence and a six-year political ban for Milorad Dodik, the Bosnian Serb president known for his pro-Russia stance and separatist actions. Dodik, however, is not backing d

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Jul 28 2025POLITICS

East Chicago's Hispanic Trailblazers: The Gomez Legacy

In East Chicago, a street now carries the names of Jesse and Rosemarie Gomez, two influential figures in local politics. Jesse made history as the first Hispanic elected official in Indiana, while Rosemarie became the first Hispanic woman on the East Chicago City Council after her husband's passing.

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Jul 23 2025SPORTS

Venus Williams: Back and Better Than Ever at 45

Venus Williams is back on the court and proving she still has what it takes to win. At 45 years old, she made a triumphant return to singles play after a long break. Her first match in 16 months was a success, showing she hasn't lost her touch. Williams teamed up with Hailey Baptiste, who is much y

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