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Oct 22 2025SCIENCE

The Mysterious Traveler: What's the Deal with 3I/ATLAS?

A peculiar traveler named 3I/ATLAS is making its way through our solar system. It's not your average space rock. Scientists are puzzled. This object is different from anything they have encountered before. Opinions on 3I/ATLAS vary widely. Some are eager to uncover its secrets. Others find it too b

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Oct 22 2025CRYPTO

Crypto's Mixed Signals: What's Up with Bitcoin and Ethereum?

Crypto's end-of-year outlook is looking pretty good, but there are some things to watch out for. After a big drop on October 10th, things have calmed down a bit. The drop happened because too many people were borrowing too much money, and when some exchanges had to close out trades, it made things w

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Oct 22 2025SPORTS

A Thrilling Showdown: Western Carolina Outplays The Citadel

Western Carolina's quarterback, Taron Dickens, showcased his prowess on the field, throwing for an impressive 369 yards and five touchdowns. This stellar performance led his team to a narrow 45-38 victory over The Citadel, witnessed by a crowd of 9, 151 at Johnson Hagood Stadium on October 18. Dick

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Oct 22 2025HEALTH

How Dreams and Tech Help Spot Mental Health Issues

People with psychosis often struggle to organize their thoughts and words. This can make it hard for them to communicate clearly. Traditionally, doctors have used interviews and questionnaires to measure this. But now, there's a new way to look at it: using computers to analyze language. Researcher

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Oct 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Who Left the Dance Floor on Wicked Night?

On Tuesday night, the ballroom of Dancing with the Stars transformed into the world of Oz, with dancers taking on the challenge of performing to songs from the popular musical Wicked. The guest judge for the evening was Jon M. Chu, the director of the Wicked movies, who brought a fresh perspective t

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Oct 22 2025BUSINESS

Travis Kelce Joins Forces to Revamp Six Flags

Travis Kelce, the famous NFL player and fiancé of Taylor Swift, is stepping into a new role as an activist investor. He has teamed up with the investment firm Jana Partners to push for changes at Six Flags, the company behind popular amusement parks like Knott’s Berry Farm and Cedar Point. Jana Par

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Oct 22 2025EDUCATION

Music Teacher Stephanie Williams Honored as Arkansas Teacher of the Year

Stephanie Williams, a music educator, received a big surprise at Mountain View Elementary School. She thought the governor and education officials were there to celebrate the school's recent "A" rating. Instead, they had a special announcement: Williams was named the 2026 Arkansas Teacher of the Yea

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Oct 22 2025HEALTH

Tuning Out Pain: How Music Can Be a Powerful Medicine

Music isn't just for entertainment; it can actually help people feel better when they're in pain. Rod Salaysay, a nurse at UC San Diego Health, knows this well. He plays guitar and ukulele for patients recovering from surgery. When he plays, patients often smile, relax, and sometimes even need fewer

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Oct 22 2025SPORTS

Local Sports Stars Shine in Week 8

The fall sports season is heating up in southwest Missouri, and athletes are stepping up their game. With only a few weeks left, every performance counts. Fans recently voted Forsyth's TaMarkus Holmes as the top athlete for Week 7, with a majority of the votes. But Week 8 brought even more standout

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Oct 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

When Stars Trash Their Own Movies on Late-Night TV

Jimmy Fallon, the host of The Tonight Show, has a unique way of making celebrities feel at ease. Since taking over the show in 2014, he has brought a fresh and fun atmosphere to late-night television. His segments, like lip-sync battles and movie spoofs, have become fan favorites. Interestingly, man

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