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Dec 21 2025SPORTS

Southern's New Offensive Coordinator: A Fresh Start with Ken Merchant

Southern University is making waves with a new addition to their coaching staff. Marshall Faulk, the head coach, is bringing in Ken Merchant to lead the offense. This move comes after a recent board meeting where Faulk mentioned Kyle Caskey from UL would be the offensive coordinator. But plans chang

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Dec 21 2025SCIENCE

New Gelatin Trick Helps Detect Explosives Better

Forensic investigators have a tough job. They need to find tiny bits of explosives left after a blast. This helps them figure out what happened and who did it. But old ways of collecting these bits, like using cotton swabs or special liquids, don't always work well. They miss a lot of evidence, espe

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Dec 20 2025SCIENCE

Boosting Battery Performance with a Smart Catalyst Mix

Researchers have found a way to make rechargeable zinc-air batteries last longer and work better. They did this by mixing a special catalyst with a smart helper called CeO2. The catalyst, made of iron and cobalt atoms, is good at helping oxygen reactions. But it has problems. It wears out too fast a

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Dec 20 2025POLITICS

Israel and the U. S. Mull Over Iran's Growing Threats

Israel is worried about Iran. They think Iran is making more missiles and fixing their nuclear sites. Israel wants to talk to President Trump about this. They might ask for help to strike Iran again. Israel and the U. S. already hit Iran's nuclear sites in June. But Iran is trying to rebuild them.

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Dec 20 2025HEALTH

Fixing Worn Teeth: A Smart Approach to Restoring Your Smile

Fixing worn teeth is not a simple task. It needs careful planning. Dentists must think about how teeth work, how they look, and how to keep as much natural tooth as possible. Modern dentistry focuses on being gentle and using the right steps to treat these issues. One big challenge is increasing th

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Dec 20 2025SPORTS

Mason Marchment Swaps Teams Again: What's Next for the Experienced Forward?

Mason Marchment is on the move again. This time, he's heading to the Columbus Blue Jackets from the Seattle Kraken. The trade involved a second-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft and a fourth-round pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The latter pick originally came from the New York Rangers. Marchment, who i

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Dec 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Hidden World of LEGO: Where Bricks Tell a Story

In Denmark, a secret museum holds the history of LEGO, a toy that has been a part of many childhoods. This museum, only accessible to LEGO employees, showcases the evolution of the iconic brick. The museum is located near the original home of LEGO's founder, Ole Kirk Kristiansen, reminding visitors

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Dec 20 2025CRIME

Justice Reversed: One Man Freed in Jam Master Jay Murder Case

A recent ruling has turned the tables in the Jam Master Jay murder case. A federal judge has overturned the conviction of Karl Jordan, one of the two men found guilty in the 2002 murder of the legendary rap star. The judge ruled that prosecutors did not prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt. J

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Dec 20 2025WEATHER

Weekend Weather: Chilly Saturday, Warmer Sunday

The weather in the D. C. area is taking a turn. After a windy Friday, Saturday is looking cool and breezy. The winds have calmed down a bit, blowing from the southwest at about nine miles per hour. Temperatures are expected to stay in the lower to mid-40s during the day and drop to the lower to mid-

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Dec 20 2025CRIME

Young Scammer Swipes Millions in Crypto Heist

A young man, still living with his parents, has been caught for stealing millions in cryptocurrency. Ronald Spektor, 23, allegedly tricked about 100 people into giving him their digital money. He posed as a representative from a well-known crypto exchange company, Coinbase, and convinced victims fro

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