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Dec 31 2024OPINION

Betting Blowback: Why Gambling on Sports Isn't All Fun and Games

Sports betting has taken the world by storm, but at what cost? Since the Supreme Court legalized sports gambling in 2018, it has spread like wildfire across the U. S. Ads from betting platforms like BetMGM and DraftKings are everywhere, tempting us with free money for our first bet. During sports ev

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Dec 31 2024EDUCATION

Choosing the Best Student Loan Repayment Plan for Your Needs

The Education Department has reopened two repayment plans while facing legal battles over their new Saving on a Valuable Education plan, or SAVE. Republican attorneys general from Kansas and Missouri argue that President Joe Biden is trying to skirt around the Supreme Court's block on his debt cance

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Dec 31 2024CRYPTO

Siberia Power Firm Fined for Hiding Illegal Crypto Mine

In the cold and power-rich region of Siberia, a surprising secret has been uncovered. A power company was recently caught leasing state land to an illegal crypto mining operation. The land was meant for public utilities, but it ended up hosting a hidden crypto mine. The power provider was fined over

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Dec 31 2024CELEBRITIES

Court Upholds $5 Million Verdict Against Trump in Sexual Abuse Case

A federal appeals court has backed a jury's decision from 2023, upholding a $5 million award for defamation and sexual abuse against former President Donald Trump. The case involves allegations from E. Jean Carroll, a longtime magazine columnist, who claimed Trump attacked her in a department store

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Dec 30 2024POLITICS

Court Stands by $5M Verdict Against Trump in Sexual Abuse Case

A big court decision happened recently. Writer E. Jean Carroll won her case against Donald Trump. In 2023, a jury said Trump had to pay her $5 million. They thought he sexually abused her in the 1990s and then said bad things about her in public. Trump didn't like this and tried to appeal, saying th

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Dec 30 2024CRIME

The Hidden Side of Collecting: Antiquities, Fossils, and Wildlife Markets

Ever wondered how stuff like ancient artifacts, fossils, and animals end up in private collections? Let's take a look at what happens behind the scenes in these markets. It turns out, the rules aren't exactly clear-cut. Laws vary from place to place, leading to some pretty big loopholes. These incon

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Dec 29 2024CELEBRITIES

Blake Lively's Shocking Texts Expose Hollywood's Underbelly

Actress Blake Lively recently revealed explosive text messages from her "It Ends With Us" co-star Justin Baldoni and his team, alleging they planned to "smear" her for reporting sexual harassment on set. The texts show discussions about manipulating the press and preserving Baldoni's image. Baldoni'

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Dec 29 2024CRIME

The Dynamic Duo: Lawyers Karen and Marc Agnifilo Join Forces

Meet Karen and Marc Agnifilo, a husband-and-wife legal team taking on two of the country's most high-profile cases. From opposing sides of the courtroom, they've now joined forces. Marc is leading rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense against serious charges, while Karen is at the helm of suspected hea

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Dec 28 2024CELEBRITIES

The Court's Decision: An Anonymous Accuser in a High-Profile Case

A 13-year-old accuser, known as Jane Doe, has been allowed to stay anonymous for now in her lawsuit against Jay-Z (Shawn Carter) and Sean 'Diddy' Combs. According to a New York judge, both rappers are accused of sexually assaulting the girl back in 2000. The judge also criticized Jay-Z's legal team

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Dec 27 2024CELEBRITIES

Two Music Icons Face Old Assault Claim

Long gone are the days when Jay-Z and Diddy were solely in the limelight for their hit tracks. Recently, a federal judge has given a new twist to an old story involving these two music giants. A case dating back over two decades, which accuses them of assaulting a young girl, is refusing to fade awa

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