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Dec 29 2025SPORTS

Weekend Sports Highlights: From Football Frenzy to Basketball Drama

The sports world saw plenty of action this weekend, with thrilling games and unexpected comebacks. In the NFL, the 49ers and Bears put on a show, scoring a combined 80 points in a game that came down to the final play. Brock Purdy and Caleb Williams showed why they're among the league's brightest yo

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Dec 29 2025SPORTS

Mikaela Shiffrin's Slalom Success and Other Olympic Sports Highlights

Mikaela Shiffrin continues to dominate the slopes, proving her mettle once again. In a thrilling turn of events, she clawed her way back from fourth place to secure her sixth consecutive World Cup slalom win. This victory, achieved in Semmering, Austria, marks her 106th career World Cup win. The cou

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Dec 28 2025SPORTS

Week 17 NFL Picks: A Look at the Teams in the Spotlight

The NFL's final week is packed with games that could shake up the playoff picture. Let's dive into some key matchups and what they mean for the teams involved. The Cardinals and Bengals are set to face off, with the Bengals favored by seven points. The Cardinals have had a tough season, especially

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Dec 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Hidden Depths of Ping Pong: A Film's Fresh Look

Ping pong, often seen as a simple game, has a history that many overlook. Josh Safdie, the director of the new film "Marty Supreme, " discovered this while researching. The movie tells the story of Marty Mauser, a young man in the 1950s who dreams big and uses his ping pong skills to chase his ambit

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Dec 28 2025HEALTH

Holiday Help for Seniors: A Lifeline at Home

The holidays are a time for joy, but for seniors and their families, it can also be a period of stress and worry. As the population ages, the need for reliable home care grows. Home health and hospice services are stepping up to fill this gap, offering crucial support during the holiday season and b

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Dec 28 2025HEALTH

Fighting Forgotten Illnesses: Somalia's Battle Against Neglected Tropical Diseases

In Somalia, a big problem is growing. It's not just about the fighting or the weather. It's about diseases that many people have never heard of. These are called neglected tropical diseases, or NTDs for short. They affect over 1. 7 billion people around the world. In Somalia, they are a huge issue.

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Dec 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Rise and Fall of Joe Coughlin: A Gangster's Tale

In 2016, Ben Affleck faced a string of box office disappointments. His portrayal of Batman in "Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice" was well-received, but the film itself underperformed, signaling trouble for the DC Extended Universe. His original action thriller, "The Accountant, " received mixed r

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Dec 27 2025SCIENCE

Hamsters and Hope: The Leptospirosis Vaccine Breakthrough

Leptospirosis is a sneaky disease that often gets overlooked, but it's a big deal in many parts of the world. Scientists have been working on a new way to fight it using mRNA vaccines, similar to those used for COVID-19. This time, they targeted specific parts of the bacteria that causes leptospiros

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Dec 25 2025SPORTS

Week 17 NFL Picks: A Look at the Christmas Games

Week 17 of the NFL season brings a slate of Christmas games, and there's plenty to unpack. Let's start with the Cowboys and Commanders. The Commanders are rolling with Josh Johnson at quarterback, and let's just say he's not exactly setting the world on fire. The Cowboys, on the other hand, have Dak

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Dec 24 2025SPORTS

NFL Week 17: Who Will Win the Big Games?

The NFL season is heating up, and Week 17 is packed with exciting matchups. Two experts are going head-to-head with their predictions, and the stakes are high. One is slightly ahead, but the other is catching up fast. Last week was a big win for both. One expert hit four out of five predictions, wh

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