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Nov 28 2025WEATHER

Post-Thanksgiving Travelers Face Winter Weather Challenges

Travelers heading out after Thanksgiving might want to bundle up and be cautious. A mix of snow, rain, and cold temperatures is expected to make journeys tricky across the northern United States. The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings from Montana all the way to New York. Thi

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Nov 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Social Media Shapes Our View of Wild Monkeys

In Algeria, Barbary macaques are facing a unique challenge: how people see them online. Two videos went viral on Facebook. One showed a monkey dressed up in sports clothes during a protest. The other showed a monkey being fed soda by tourists in its natural home. Researchers looked at the comments a

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Nov 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Chicago's Holiday Showdown: Can the Loop Keep Up?

Chicago's Loop is buzzing with holiday events, but can it keep up with the competition? This weekend alone, there are over 20, 000 seats up for grabs at various shows and performances. From Billy Corgan's "A Night of Mellon Collie and Infinite Sadness" to the Chicago Philharmonic's "Home for the Hol

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Nov 28 2025CRIME

Caught on Camera: Drug Deal Gone Wrong

In a recent bust, a man from Colbert found himself in hot water after police caught him selling drugs on Nellie B Avenue in east Athens. The whole thing went down because of a new high-tech setup at the Athens-Clarke County Police Department. This place, called the Real Time Crime Center, lets cops

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Nov 28 2025CRIME

Federal Hill's Growing Problems: Residents Speak Out

Federal Hill, once a sought-after neighborhood, is now facing a wave of concerns from its residents. Trash piles up, recycling bins overflow, and a homeless encampment has taken root behind the bustling Cross Street Market. Longtime resident Peter is among those voicing their frustrations, pointing

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Nov 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Drones in Trouble: Anduril's Bumpy Road to Battlefield Success

Anduril Industries, a hotshot defense tech company, is facing some tough times. Their drones, which are supposed to be top-notch, have been crashing. Two of their Altius drones recently nosedived during tests at Eglin Air Force Base. This is not good news for a company that's been boasting about its

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Nov 28 2025BUSINESS

Plastic Waste: Turning Trash into Treasure with Advanced Recycling

The world is waking up to the plastic waste problem. Advanced recycling technologies are stepping in to help. These methods break down plastic waste into useful materials. This can create new products, reducing the need for new plastic. The market for these technologies is growing fast. It is expect

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Golf Talk: President's Claims Face Scrutiny

President Donald Trump recently shared his golf achievements during a call with military personnel. He mentioned winning 38 championships, but this claim was quickly challenged by golf writer Rick Reilly. Reilly, known for his book on Trump's golf habits, pointed out that the president hasn't actual

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Nov 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Buzz: Big Moves and New Gadgets

Tech news keeps rolling in, even during the holidays. Snapchat is getting close to a huge milestone: 1 billion users. Most of this growth is coming from places like India and Pakistan, where TikTok is banned and Android phones are popular. But in the U. S. and Europe, people are using Snapchat less.

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Nov 28 2025SPORTS

Meet the Woman Behind the New Oregon State Coach

Oregon State University has a new head coach, and his name is JaMarcus Shephard. This move comes after the school decided to part ways with Trent Bray, following a rough start to the season. Shephard brings a lot to the table. He was an assistant head coach and co-offensive coordinator at Alabama. T

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