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Dec 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

South Park's Festive Finale: A Mix of Chaos and Reflection

South Park's latest festive special didn't shy away from controversy. It wrapped up a season filled with heated debates and record-breaking ratings. The show's creators, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, are known for their last-minute writing process. This time, they surprised fans by avoiding a big, exp

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Dec 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Rivian's Big Move: Custom AI Chips for Self-Driving Cars

Rivian is stepping up its game in the self-driving car race. The company just revealed it's making its own AI chips. This is a big deal because it means Rivian won't have to rely on other companies for this key technology. The new chips are tiny, just 5 nanometers, and super powerful. They can hand

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Dec 11 2025WEATHER

Detroit's Leland House: A Chilly Evacuation Story

Detroit's Leland House faces another challenge. This time, it's not about money. It's about staying warm. A power outage hit the nearly 100-year-old building. It forced everyone out. The fire marshal called it an emergency. People had to leave their homes quickly. The building has had problems befo

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Dec 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Making The Nutcracker Accessible for All

North Central Ballet is stepping up to make the holiday classic, The Nutcracker, more welcoming for everyone. They're introducing a sensory-friendly version of the show. This means the lights will be softer, the sounds will be quieter, and there will be flexible seating. Plus, there will be headphon

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Dec 11 2025SCIENCE

Clearer Plant Pictures: A Tech Boost for Farmers and Scientists

Plant pictures are super important. They help scientists study plants and farmers grow better crops. But taking good pictures is hard. Cameras aren't always high-quality. They can be expensive. And the environment can mess up the pictures. So, what's the solution? Some people use deep learning. Thi

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Dec 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Phantom's New Face: A Fresh Take on a Classic

Chicago is buzzing with the return of a familiar face, or rather, a familiar mask. The iconic musical "Phantom of the Opera" is back at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, running from December 11 to February 1, 2026. This isn't just any run, though. It's a brand-new tour with a fresh cast and some excitin

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Dec 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

YouTube TV's Fresh Take on TV Plans

YouTube TV is all set to shake things up with a new approach to TV plans. Starting in early 2026, they're rolling out over 10 new plans, each focused on different interests. This move is a big deal because it lets people pay only for what they watch. For a long time, streaming services have been li

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Dec 11 2025HEALTH

Unlocking Success: Learning from Addiction Recovery Journeys

Over the past half-century, there has been a lot of progress in understanding addiction. Scientists have studied the causes, effects, and treatments of drug use disorders. This has led to many new treatments and support services. While this progress is great, there are still big challenges ahead. T

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Dec 11 2025CRYPTO

New Way to Buy Crypto in Europe: Trust Wallet and Revolut Team Up

Trust Wallet, a popular crypto wallet, has teamed up with Revolut, a big name in digital banking, to make buying crypto easier for people in Europe. This new feature lets users buy Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana directly through the Trust Wallet app, using Revolut's services. The minimum amount you

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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

Health Care Showdown: Senate Votes, but Will Anything Change?

The Senate is set to vote on two health care bills, but don't expect a breakthrough. One bill aims to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, while the other proposes replacing them with health savings accounts. Both are likely to fail, leaving millions of Americans facing higher health insura

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