NINA JACOBSON

Nov 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Haymitch's Early Days: A New Chapter in the Hunger Games Saga

The Hunger Games universe is expanding with a fresh story. This time, the spotlight is on a young Haymitch Abernathy. The movie, "Sunrise on the Reaping, " is set to hit theaters on November 20, 2026. It's a prequel, taking us back 24 years before the first Hunger Games film. Haymitch, played by Joseph Zada, is sent to the 50th Hunger Games. This is a special editio...

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Nov 05 2025POLITICS

New York's Mayor and the Nation's Political Shift

New York City recently elected Zohran Mamdani as its new mayor. Mamdani identifies as a democratic socialist, but his views lean more towards communism. He has expressed support for government control over industries and public services, like free transportation and city-run grocery stores. Mamdani's past statements have raised eyebrows. He has praised individuals l...

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Nov 04 2025SPORTS

Figuring Out Football Rankings: It's a Tough Game

Ranking college football teams is a tricky business. Even experts like Jeff Sagarin, who's been at it for decades, know there's no such thing as a perfect system. He learned this the hard way when he was a kid, trying to predict game outcomes based on points. He thought he had it all figured out until a grandmother in Brooklyn won a contest by picking teams based on ...

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Nov 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Kingstown's New Season: A Web of Danger and Deception

Mayor of Kingstown's fourth season is off to a thrilling start, with episode two raising the stakes even higher. The show has quickly replaced the characters lost in the previous season, and this time, it didn't hold back when it came to shocking deaths. In this episode, one of the most important supporting characters meets a brutal end, leaving the main character, M...

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Nov 01 2025WEATHER

Upstate New York: Winter is Coming Back to Normal

Upstate New York is in for a typical winter this year. After a few years of low snowfall, things are looking up for snow lovers. Last winter, Syracuse got 105 inches of snow, which is close to the usual 120 inches. Experts think this winter might be similar. For the past five years, snowfall in Syracuse was below 90 inches. The winters of 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 wer...

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Oct 30 2025WEATHER

Winter Ready: Smart Ways to Handle Snow and Ice

Winter is coming, and it's not just about cozy fires and hot cocoa. It's also about snow, ice, and potential power outages. But don't worry, with the right prep, you can keep your home and family safe. First, let's talk about what to expect. Weather patterns vary by region, but La Nina years often bring more rain and snow to the western and northern parts of the cou...

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Oct 29 2025BUSINESS

Big Changes at CBS News: Streaming Shows Gone, Jobs Lost

CBS News is making big changes. They are stopping their streaming shows, CBS Mornings and CBS Evening News. The Saturday morning show is also getting a big update. This is part of a larger plan that will affect almost 100 people working there. The news about the changes came out on Wednesday. It's part of a bigger problem at Paramount. They are cutting about 1, 000 ...

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Oct 27 2025BUSINESS

Late Bloomers: Success Stories After 50

Success doesn't always come early in life. Some people find their calling much later. Martha Stewart, for example, switched from being a stockbroker to a homemaking guru. She started her magazine and TV show in her 50s. By her late 50s, she was a billionaire. Harland Sanders, the founder of KFC, didn't start his famous chicken business until he was 62. He had tried ...

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Oct 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Kingstown's Crime Drama: A Closer Look at the Cast

The upcoming fourth season of Kingstown's gripping crime drama brings back familiar faces and introduces new ones. This show, created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon, has been a hit since its debut in 2021. It's known for its intense storytelling and talented cast. Jeremy Renner stars as Mike McLusky, the unelected mayor of Kingstown. He's a power broker who trie...

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Oct 19 2025CELEBRITIES

Love on the High Seas: Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau's Rumored Romance

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau have been spotted together, sparking rumors of a new romance. The pair was seen on Perry's yacht, the Caravelle, off the coast of Santa Barbara. Perry, recently separated from Orlando Bloom, was dressed casually in a one-piece swimsuit. Trudeau, who stepped down as Canada's Prime Minister earlier this year, was shirtless and in jeans. T...

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