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Dec 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Navigating the Comedy World: How One Group Made Their Mark

The comedy scene in Hollywood is tough right now. It's not just about making new friends, but about creating opportunities. Many traditional paths for comedians are disappearing. TV roles are fewer, late-night shows are less popular, and places that used to help new comedians grow are struggling. S

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

Venezuela's President Faces Tight Spot After Trump Talks

Venezuela's leader, Nicolas Maduro, is in a tough spot. He wanted to leave his country but had some big asks. He spoke with U. S. President Donald Trump last month. Trump said no to most of what Maduro wanted. Maduro asked for a clean slate. He wanted legal protection for himself and his family. He

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

Money Matters: A Closer Look at a Colorado Lawmaker's Campaign Spending

A Colorado lawmaker is under the microscope for how he spent campaign cash. Rep. Ron Weinberg is being investigated for possible campaign finance rule breaks. The state's Secretary of State's Office is looking into it after another Republican lawmaker, Rep. Brandi Bradley, filed a complaint. The co

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

Dublin Park Name Change: A Pause in the Debate

In Dublin, a decision on whether to rename a park has been put on hold. The park currently honors Chaim Herzog, a former Israeli president who grew up in Dublin. Some people want to change the name to show support for Palestinians. They point to Herzog's past roles in Israeli military intelligence a

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Dec 02 2025CRIME

Coach in Peoria Faces Serious Accusations

A coach from Peoria is in big trouble. Aydan Trueblood, 22, is accused of hurting a young girl who played in the sports team he coached. He is locked up and will stay that way until his trial. The bad thing happened at his parents' house. The girl and Trueblood talked on Snapchat. Then, she left he

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

A Big Legal Setback for Trump's Former Lawyer

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals made a significant ruling. They said Alina Habba, a former lawyer for ex-President Donald Trump, cannot act as the U. S. Attorney for New Jersey. The court found her appointment to be unconstitutional. It also violated the Federal Vacancies Reform Act. This decisio

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Dec 02 2025BUSINESS

Court Showdown: Government Backs Bayer in Roundup Cancer Case

The U. S. government has stepped into a legal battle involving Bayer and its popular weedkiller, Roundup. The Trump administration is supporting Bayer's attempt to limit thousands of lawsuits claiming that Roundup causes cancer. The government argues that federal law should take precedence over stat

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Dec 02 2025HEALTH

Preeclampsia and the Protein Puzzle

Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy condition. It happens when blood vessels in the placenta don't work right. This can lead to high blood pressure and other problems. Scientists think a protein called Thrombospondin-1 (THBS1) might be involved. THBS1 is a big molecule in the body. It usually helps

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Dec 02 2025SCIENCE

Less Harm, More Control: A Smarter Approach to Non-Lethal Weapons

Non-lethal weapons are meant to control people without killing them. But sometimes, they can still hurt or even kill if used too close. So, a new kind of projectile was made. It's called a frangible projectile. It's small, about 18. 4 mm, and it's made of a special plastic called PMMA. Inside, it ha

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Dec 02 2025OPINION

America's Hemp Wake-Up Call: A Victory for Public Health

In November, the U. S. took a big step forward in public health by banning intoxicating hemp products. This decision came after years of seeing these products cause real harm. Hemp-derived THC, especially delta-8, has been linked to serious health issues, including heart problems and nausea. The FDA

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