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Jan 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Jon Hamm's Busy Year Earns Him a New Title

2025 is shaping up to be the year of Jon Hamm, at least according to Andy Cohen. During a segment on CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live, Cohen playfully dubbed Hamm the “male Nicole Kidman” because of his packed schedule this year. Hamm, known for his role on Mad Men, has been involved in a variety of projec

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Jan 02 2025OPINION

Let's Talk: Fresno Readers Weigh In on Police Chief Scandal

When Paco Balderrama, Fresno's police chief, found himself in a scandal, readers had plenty to say. Some, like James C. , worried the issue would be swept under the rug. Bill K. , however, wondered if the affair really mattered. "Is it affecting his work? " he asked. Suesan O. called the coverage me

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Jan 02 2025POLITICS

Thune’s New Plan: A Busier Senate

Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is planning some big changes. One of the first things he wants to do is make the Senate work more days. Instead of the usual four days a week, Thune is thinking about five-day workweeks. This is to help get more done, especially in the first 100 days

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Jan 02 2025EDUCATION

The Role of Enjoyment and Resilience in English Learning

Learning a foreign language can be tough, especially if it's English! But a recent study found that enjoying the process and having grit (resilience) can make a big difference for students. Researchers looked at how much Chinese university students liked learning English (Foreign Language Learning E

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Jan 01 2025CELEBRITIES

The Catwoman Jocelyn Wildenstein: A Life Redefined

Meet Jocelyn Wildenstein, once a renowned socialite who earned the nickname "The Catwoman. " Sadly, she's no longer with us, having passed away at the age of 84 in Paris. Her partner, Lloyd Klein, confirmed that her death was due to a pulmonary embolism, a type of blood clot that blocks the lung's a

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Jan 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Jon Hamm Dishes on His Busy Year, Housewives Drama, and Possible Landman Season 2

Actor Jon Hamm has been quite the busy bee in 2024, with roles in Landman, The Morning Show, Fargo, and more. Recently, he appeared on CNN's New Year's Eve special with Andy Cohen, where they chatted about Jon's packed schedule. Cohen playfully called him the "male Nicole Kidman, " and Jon laughed i

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Jan 01 2025BUSINESS

News with Nils: 44 Years of Local Business Reporting

Did you know that Nils Rosdahl has been covering local business news in the Coeur d’Alene area for over four decades? That's right, 44 years! His column, "Business Bits, ” which appears every Sunday, has been a trusted source for business updates and growth stories. People like Kandi Johnson, who wo

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Jan 01 2025CRYPTO

Joe Rogan Weighs In on the Hawk Tuah Crypto Controversy

Hailey Welch, the 22-year-old known as the 'Hawk Tuah' girl, made headlines due to a crypto scam involving her meme coin, $HAWK. Joe Rogan, a well-known podcast host, discussed the incident on his show. He expressed surprise that people invested millions in her coin, only to see it crash. Rogan also

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Jan 01 2025SPORTS

College Football Playoff's Quarterfinal Showdowns: Predictions and Insights

Get ready for a thrilling start to 2025 as the College Football Playoff (CFP) quarterfinals kick off! The action begins on New Year's Eve with Penn State facing Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl. FOX Sports analyst Joel Klatt has made his picks for these high-stakes matchups. Klatt predicts Penn State

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Jan 01 2025SCIENCE

Glow-in-the-Dark Stars: The Magic of Swedish Fjords

Have you ever wondered how some sea creatures light up the dark ocean? Let's talk about the European brittle star, which has a unique trick up its sleeve—or rather, at the tips of its arms. These arms glow a soft blue, but how do they manage that? The answer is a chemical called coelenterazine. Here

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