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Nov 23 2025WEATHER

Metro Detroit's Weather: A Quick Guide to the Upcoming Days

Metro Detroit is having a calm weekend, but things will change soon. Next week, rain and cold weather will arrive, affecting travel plans and outdoor activities. Saturday night will be cool, with temperatures dropping to the lower 30s. It's a good time to visit The Rink at Campus Martius Park. Dress warmly to enjoy the holiday lights and festive atmosphere. Sunday ...

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Nov 19 2025SPORTS

Buffalo Bills Face Injury Challenges Ahead of Crucial Game

The Buffalo Bills are dealing with a few key players being out for their upcoming game. Dalton Kincaid, their tight end, won't be playing due to a hamstring injury. This is the second game in a row he'll miss. Coach Sean McDermott confirmed this on a radio show. Kincaid hasn't practiced all week, so it's no surprise he's out. With Kincaid sidelined, Dawson Knox and ...

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Nov 19 2025POLITICS

Caribbean Leaders Seek UK's Help to Fix Past Wrongs

Caribbean leaders are in London with a clear message: the UK should step up and help fix the problems caused by its colonial past. They're not asking for charity, but for partnership. The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) reparations commission is pushing for Britain to take responsibility for the lasting effects of slavery and colonialism. The chair of the commission, ...

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Nov 18 2025CRIME

A Small Town's Darkest Hour: Seeking Justice in Tennessee

Tiptonville, a quiet town in rural Tennessee, is grappling with a grim chapter in its history. A man, Austin Robert Drummond, stands accused of a shocking crime that left four family members dead and a community in shock. The case has taken a dramatic turn as Drummond's lawyer plans to ask for a trial outside the county, arguing that local prejudices may taint the ju...

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Nov 16 2025POLITICS

Caribbean Nations Push for Slavery Reparations Dialogue in the UK

Caribbean nations are stepping up their efforts to address the lingering effects of slavery and colonialism. A group from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is set to meet with UK officials this week to discuss reparations. The talks aim to tackle the deep-rooted issues stemming from the transatlantic slave trade. From the 15th to the 19th centuries, around 12. 5 mil...

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Nov 05 2025POLITICS

The Long Road to Justice for the Black Atlantic

The transatlantic slave trade was a dark chapter in history. From 1450 to 1888, European nations forcibly transported 12-15 million Africans across the Atlantic. This brutal system fueled Europe's industrial growth and colonial expansion. Yet, when slavery ended, the focus was on compensating slave owners, not the enslaved. In 1833, Britain paid £20 million to 46, 0...

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Sep 21 2025SCIENCE

Boosting Crops with Science: A New Way to Grow

Farmers are always looking for ways to grow better crops. One cool way to do this is by using special substances on seeds before planting. These substances can help seeds grow stronger and protect them from bad things in the environment. Think of it like giving seeds a superpower boost! Scientists tried this out on barley and wheat seeds. They used a mix of stuff li...

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Jun 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Stars and Films to Watch Out For at Venice Film Festival

The Venice Film Festival is just around the corner, and the buzz is already building. With just a month left until the official lineup is revealed, the festival's artistic director is working hard to finalize the details. One thing is for sure: there will be plenty of exciting films to look forward to. The festival is known for launching big names and buzzworthy tit...

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Jun 17 2025BUSINESS

Tesla's Big Break: What's Behind the Production Pause?

Tesla is taking a week off from making its Model Y and Cybertruck vehicles. This shutdown is set to happen over the week of July 4th at their Austin factory. It won't be the first time this year. This is at least the third time in the past year that Tesla has done this. Workers were informed about this pause earlier in June. They were told they could take paid time o...

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Jun 04 2025POLITICS

The Netherlands' Political Shake-Up: What Comes Next?

The Dutch political scene is in turmoil. The government has fallen, and the country is now in a state of limbo. This all started when Geert Wilders, a prominent anti-Islam lawmaker, decided to pull his Party for Freedom out of the ruling coalition. This move led to the collapse of Prime Minister Dick Schoof's government, which had only been in power for about a year....

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