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Dec 12 2025SCIENCE

Mars Mission on a Budget: The Highs and Lows of ESCAPADE

Mars has always been a tricky destination. Now, NASA is trying a new approach with the ESCAPADE mission. This isn't your typical big-budget space adventure. It's a cost-effective, high-risk project aiming to study Mars' magnetic field and atmosphere. Launched in late 2025, ESCAPADE is part of NASA's

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Texas Democrats: Time to Talk Taxes and Take Action

In the upcoming elections, Texas Democrats have a chance to make a real difference. But they need to focus on taxes. People are tired of hearing vague promises. They want clear plans on how to lower taxes, especially for working families in Lubbock County. Property taxes are a huge problem. They ke

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Dec 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Dylan's Big Adventure: Exploring a Twisted Manhattan

Seven years have passed since Jesse Faden's adventures in the Oldest House. Now, her younger brother Dylan takes center stage in Control Resonant. Dylan is no stranger to the supernatural, having spent his entire life inside the Oldest House. But now, he steps out into a Manhattan that's been twiste

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Dec 12 2025FINANCE

Big Names Team Up to Shape the Future of Prediction Markets

A new group called the Coalition for Prediction Markets (CPM) has just been formed. It includes big names like Crypto. com, Kalshi, Coinbase, Robinhood, and Underdog. Their main goal? To make sure prediction markets are safe, clear, and follow federal rules. Why is this important? Well, prediction

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Dec 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 Facing Tough Competition

Call of Duty has always been a big deal in the gaming world. But now, Black Ops 7 is not doing as well as its predecessor, Black Ops 6. This is a big change from the usual trend where Call of Duty games are the top sellers in the US. In the first 26 days after its release, Black Ops 7 sold about 40

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Dec 12 2025SCIENCE

Jupiter's Cosmic Bump: The Science Behind the SL9 Collision

Jupiter, the giant of our solar system, had a wild encounter back in 1994. A comet named SL9 broke apart and smacked into the planet. Scientists wanted to understand what happened, so they created a model to study the aftermath. First, they used a special computer program called ZEUS-3D. This progr

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Dec 12 2025SPORTS

A Comeback Victory for The Citadel

The Citadel basketball team faced a tough challenge against Southern Wesleyan. They started slow, missing their first six shots and falling behind 7-0. But they didn't give up. Dante Kearse, a bench player, stepped up big time. He scored 15 points, including five 3-pointers. His performance sparked

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Dec 12 2025SCIENCE

Plasma: The Science Behind Faster, Cleaner Fuel Burn

Plasma is not just a concept from sci-fi movies; it's a real phenomenon that can significantly impact how fuels like dimethyl ether (DME) burn. It's not just about making things go faster. Plasma changes the way the gas reacts, and it does this in two stages. Scientists conducted experiments at two

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Dec 12 2025SCIENCE

Plants and Beetles: An Ancient Partnership

In the world of plants, there are many ways to attract pollinators. Some use bright colors. Others use strong scents. But one plant stands out. It uses heat. This plant is called a cycad. It looks like a palm tree. It has cone-like structures. And it gets warm. This warmth is not random. It is a si

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Dec 12 2025SPORTS

Notre Dame's Big Bowl Blunder

Notre Dame's decision to skip the bowl game after missing the College Football Playoff is a big deal. They were upset about not getting one of the 12 spots. Instead of playing BYU, they decided to stay home. This move has caused a lot of backlash. The Irish have a long history of getting special tr

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