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Jan 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Streaming Takes Over: How People Chose to Watch in 2025

In 2025, streaming services became the go-to choice for entertainment. A big change happened when Netflix and HBO joined forces. This merger made some people worry about what it means for competition in the streaming world. No one is sure yet how this will affect theaters or the entertainment indust

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Jan 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Israel's Entertainment Industry Under Fire: What's Next?

Israel's entertainment scene is facing tough times. The TV show "Tehran, " which was supposed to come back on Apple TV, got delayed. No one said why, but many think it's because of the tense situation in the Middle East. This show, made with help from Israel's public broadcaster Kan 11, is about spi

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Jan 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix and AMC Team Up for Big Screen Fun

AMC Theatres and Netflix have been working together to bring popular shows to the big screen. This started with a successful Halloween event featuring "KPop Demon Hunters, " which drew a lot of people to AMC theaters. The collaboration continued with the series finale of "Stranger Things" shown in 2

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Jan 02 2026CRIME

Syracuse's Crime Drop: What's Behind the Change?

Syracuse saw a big drop in crime in 2025. There were only 14 murders. That's the lowest number in over 10 years. It's also a big drop from the peak during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020 and 2021, there were 32 murders each year. That's almost double the number in 2025. Crime isn't just down in Syra

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Jan 02 2026CRIME

Baltimore's Crime Drop: What's Really Behind the Numbers?

In 2025, Baltimore saw a big drop in violent crime. The number of homicides went down to 133, the lowest in almost 50 years. This is a big deal because the last time the city had fewer than 150 homicides was in 1977. Non-fatal shootings also went down by 24%, from 412 in 2024 to 311 in 2025. The ci

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Troops Withdrawal: Trump's Shift on National Guard Deployments

Trump has decided to pull back National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland. He mentioned that they might return in a different form if crime rates rise again. The president had sent troops to these cities earlier, despite objections from local leaders. He believed this move would h

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Jan 02 2026CRIME

Crime Numbers Dip in Missouri Cities

In 2025, Columbia and Jefferson City saw a drop in violent crime. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) reported a 6. 29% decrease in Columbia. This includes crimes like murder, assault, robbery, and rape. The city had been under scrutiny after a tragic shooting near Stephen's College in Septembe

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Jan 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Winter 2026 Movies: A Mix of Thrills, Crime, and Romance

Winter 2026 is shaping up to be an exciting time for movie lovers. There's a lot to look forward to, from intense thrillers to gripping crime stories and even some romantic tales. But let's not forget, the movie industry is always changing. While some people worry about box office numbers, others ar

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Jan 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

How a Failed Railroad is Fueling the AI Boom in Texas

Eric Schmidt, former Google CEO, is making waves in the AI world. He's not just talking about AI. He's building the infrastructure to support it. His new venture, Bolt Data & Energy, is teaming up with Texas Pacific Land. This partnership is all about providing the essentials for data centers: land,

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Jan 02 2026HEALTH

A Growing Concern: Opioid Use in Pregnancy

Over the past decade, the number of pregnant women using opioids has seen a significant rise. This trend is worrying because it puts both the mother and the baby at risk. A recent study looked at over 5. 5 million pregnancies in California. It found that the rate of opioid use during pregnancy more

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