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Oct 13 2024SPORTS

Longhorns' Comeback: How Texas Overcame Early Struggles to Beat Oklahoma

The Texas Longhorns had a rough start in their game against the Oklahoma Sooners. Quarterback Quinn Ewers, returning after an abdominal strain, completed just three out of five passes for 13 yards and threw an interception in the first quarter. But the Longhorns didn't let that shake them. Their run

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Oct 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

'Sheridan and Quaid Urge Texas to Boost Movie Funds'

Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan and famous actor Dennis Quaid recently spoke at the Texas Senate Finance Committee. They pushed for more money for the state's film industry. The current plan is to use $200 million by next year. Sheridan said this money lets him film shows like Yellowstone and La

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Oct 11 2024HEALTH

Mine Tour Turned Tragic: One Dead, 12 Stuck After Elevator Glitch

In a dramatic turn of events, a tourist site at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine near Cripple Creek, Colorado, faced a serious incident. An elevator malfunctioned while descending into the mine, leading to the death of one person and leaving 12 others trapped 500 feet below the surface. The incident, w

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Oct 11 2024FOOD

The Great Chili Debate: Is Costco's Recipe the Real Thing?

Every autumn, Costco brings back its massive 4-pound tubs of chili. But is it truly authentic? A well-known Instagram account, @costcohotfinds, stirred up a heated discussion about this. The account's owner, a mom, excitedly shared the return of the chili, but many followers weren't convinced. They

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Oct 09 2024POLITICS

Weather Extremes and Their Impact

Have you ever wondered what happens when the weather gets too extreme? It's not just about the temperature or rainfall anymore; it's about how these changes affect us and our environment. Let's dive into the world of extreme weather and see what's going on. First, let's talk about why extreme weath

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Texas vs. Biden: Supreme Court Weighs In on Emergency Abortion Care

In a surprising turn of events, the Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from the Biden administration in a legal tussle with Texas over emergency room abortion care. This decision leaves the lower court's ruling favoring Texas still standing. The case revolves around whether federal law on

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Supreme Court Upholds Texas Emergency Abortion Ban

In a surprising move, the Supreme Court has decided to keep in place a Texas law that prevents hospitals from performing emergency abortions. The justices didn't explain their reasoning, but they didn't disagree with a lower court order either. This is big news because Texas has some of the toughest

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Oct 07 2024POLITICS

Education in Texas: What’s at Stake in the 2024 Elections?

Texas voters have a lot to think about when it comes to education this election year. The COVID-19 pandemic left many students with learning gaps, and there are still concerns about teachers getting enough training before they hit the classroom. Since the Uvalde tragedy, schools are struggling to pa

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Oct 07 2024HEALTH

Bodies Given to Texas Medical School Without Consent

For years, Dallas and Tarrant counties have been sending their unclaimed dead to the University of North Texas Health Science Center. The center used these bodies for medical research. They would cremate those with infectious diseases or ones that had started to decompose. The rest were either embal

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Oct 07 2024HISTORY

Ancient Egyptian Spells: A Window into Everyday Life

Two German scholars from the University of Würzburg have spent the past five years studying texts from Egypt. These were written between the 4th and 12th centuries AD, using materials like papyrus, parchment, paper, and clay shards called "ostraca." The texts were in Coptic, a late form of Egyptian

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