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Jan 25 2026SPORTS

Michigan State Dominates Maryland in Big Ten Showdown

Michigan State had a big win against Maryland. They won 91-48. Jeremy Fears had a great game. He scored 17 points and had 17 assists. That's a new high for him. Coen Carr also did well. He scored 14 points and had some cool dunks. The Spartans started strong. They led 24-4 early. They kept playing

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Jan 25 2026SPORTS

Smart Moves: UCLA Coach Teaches Players About Money

Mick Cronin, the coach of UCLA's basketball team, is doing more than just teaching his players how to play the game. He's also giving them lessons on how to handle their money. This isn't just about saving for a rainy day. It's about setting them up for life after basketball. Cronin's players are l

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Jan 25 2026SPORTS

Weight Cuts: The Hidden Struggle of Fighters

Michael Bisping, a former UFC champion, found himself in an awkward spot during the UFC 324 weigh-ins. He was talking about Alex Perez being over the weight limit when something unexpected happened right behind him. Bisping had just said that fighters should not miss weight, as it is part of their j

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Jan 25 2026OPINION

Standing Up for What's Right: A Lesson from the Past

Mark Carney, the former Prime Minister of Canada, recently spoke at the World Economic Forum in Davos. He started by referencing a famous essay written by Vaclav Havel, a Czech playwright and former president. This essay, written in 1978, talked about how people can end up supporting bad systems, ev

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Jan 25 2026POLITICS

Federal Funds Flowing to Illinois Projects

Money from the federal government is coming to Illinois to help out with some important projects. One of these is a new admin building for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. This is big news for the community, as it will provide a central place for government work. The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nati

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Jan 24 2026SPORTS

Coaching Shuffle: Mike McDaniel's Sudden Change of Heart

Mike McDaniel, a former Dolphins coach, was all set to interview for the Bills' head coach position. But then, he canceled the interview. This is not the first time he's done this. He also skipped a second interview with the Browns recently. So, what's going on? McDaniel is known for his talkative

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Jan 24 2026LIFESTYLE

Winter Adventures on Moosehead Lake: A Chilly Escape

Moosehead Lake, the biggest lake in New England, is a playground for winter lovers. It's not just big; it's huge, covering about 75, 000 acres. That's like 40 miles long and 10 miles wide. Imagine trying to wrap your head around that size! The lake is home to over 80 islands and attracts people all

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Jan 24 2026FINANCE

Micron's Stock Soars: What's Driving the Surge?

Micron Technology is catching the eye of investors. A big bank just raised its price target for Micron's stock by a huge 43%. This means they think the stock could go up even more. The bank's expert, Ricky Seo, kept his "Buy" recommendation but now thinks the stock could reach $500. That's a lot hig

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Jan 24 2026FINANCE

Tech Giants and Crypto: What's Next?

Meta's Threads app is making waves, and investors are taking notice. The company's stock saw a boost as executives shared updates on turning Threads into a money-making tool. It's not about immediate profits, though. Instead, it's about adding another way to show ads, using the same system that alre

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Jan 24 2026POLITICS

Minnesota's Legal Clash with Federal Immigration Enforcement

Minnesota's top legal official has accused the federal government of using immigration enforcement as a political tool. Keith Ellison, the state's attorney general, believes the recent increase in federal agents in the Twin Cities is driven by politics rather than law enforcement. Ellison doubts th

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