MIKE HOPKINS

Nov 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Breaking Bad: Remembering the Cast We Lost

Breaking Bad was a hit show with a great cast. Many actors played big and small roles. Some of these actors are no longer with us. Let's look at a few of them. Mark Margolis played Hector Salamanca. He was a big bad guy in the show. Margolis was a well-known actor. He acted in many other movies and TV shows. He died in 2023 at 83. He was sick for a short time before...

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Nov 29 2025RELIGION

Faith and Fellowship: Baton Rouge's Upcoming Religious Events

Baton Rouge is buzzing with religious events this December. The Berean Seventh-day Adventist Church is kicking things off with their annual Religious Liberty Day on December 6th. This gathering is all about championing religious freedom, human rights, and community involvement. The church's Public Affairs and Religious Liberty department will be in the spotlight, dis...

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Nov 28 2025SPORTS

High School Hoop Stars Ready to Dunk Their Way to Glory

Basketball fans know the thrill of a powerful dunk. It's a moment that can electrify a crowd and leave everyone talking. At a recent sports media event, high school basketball players from Section III were asked who on their teams might be the next to make a spectacular dunk. Jacob McDonald from Altmar-Parish-Williamstown believes he has the athleticism to pull off ...

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Nov 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Stranger Things and the Hidden Power of Books

Holly Wheeler, the younger sister of Mike and Nancy, is stepping into the spotlight in the final season of Stranger Things. Her room is a treasure trove of nostalgic toys and posters, but one item stands out: a worn copy of Madeleine L’Engle’s "A Wrinkle in Time. " This isn’t just a random book; it’s a clue to the season’s plot. The show has always been a love lette...

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Idaho Republicans and the Epstein Files: A Case of Blind Loyalty

Idaho's Republican politicians seem to be following a script written by someone else. The recent votes to release the Epstein files show a clear pattern. For months, they delayed and blocked the release. Then, suddenly, they voted to release them. Why? Because President Trump gave the green light. This isn't just about the Epstein files. It's about a bigger problem....

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Nov 27 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Mr. Whatsit: A Clue to Stranger Things Season 5's Hidden Story

In 1987, the year where "Stranger Things" season 5 unfolds, Holly Wheeler, Mike's little sister, is no longer a toddler. She's growing up and starting to shape her own story. One of her new interests is a book called "A Wrinkle in Time. " This book is about a girl named Meg and her adventures through the universe with some unusual guides. Holly isn't just reading th...

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Nov 27 2025SPORTS

How Surroundings Shape Racing Champions

In racing, talent alone isn't enough. The people and environment around a driver can make or break their career. Katherine Legge, a seasoned racer, shared her thoughts on this. Legge's journey started with Polestar Racing Group. She moved to the U. S. and found a supportive family in Jim and Pam Griffith. Living with them, she learned about car mechanics and felt th...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan Sparks Outrage Among American Volunteers

American volunteers aiding Ukraine's defense against Russia are furious about a recent peace proposal linked to Donald Trump. They see it as a surrender to Russia and a betrayal of Ukraine's fight for independence. Many Americans have been in Ukraine since the war began, helping with military training and other support. They are mostly Republicans, which makes Trump...

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Nov 27 2025SCIENCE

Space Trio Set for Thanksgiving Launch to ISS

A group of space explorers is preparing for a special Thanksgiving journey. They will head to the International Space Station (ISS) on Thursday morning. NASA astronaut Chris Williams and cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev are the crew members for this mission. They will take off from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 4:27 a. m. ET. The Roscosmo...

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Nov 27 2025SCIENCE

Uncovering the Hidden Truth: The Fight Against Fake Science

In the world of science, truth is everything. But what happens when the truth is twisted? Meet Mike Rossner, a molecular biologist who has taken it upon himself to expose the dark side of scientific research. Rossner is part of a growing group of experts who are on the hunt for researchers who cheat, copy, or make up their findings. His specialty? Spotting manipulate...

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