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Oct 19 2025POLITICS

Protests or Terrorism? New Order Blurs the Line

A recent executive order has sparked concerns about the future of protests in the U. S. The order, titled "Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence, " seems to broaden the definition of domestic terrorism. This could lead to federal agencies investigating and prosecuting protes

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Oct 19 2025SPORTS

Arch Manning's Big Game: Can He Keep It Up?

Arch Manning, the young quarterback for the Texas Longhorns, has been on a rollercoaster ride this season. After a shaky start, he's shown some serious improvement. In the latest game against the Oklahoma Sooners, he stepped up big time. He threw for 166 yards, completed almost 78% of his passes, an

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Oct 19 2025RELIGION

A Metro Station in Tehran Honors Mary

In the heart of Tehran, a new metro station stands out for its unique design. The Maryam Moghaddas station is not your typical transit hub. It feels more like stepping into a place of worship, with its arched ceilings and religious artwork. The name Maryam Moghaddas translates to "Holy Mary" in Pers

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Oct 18 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Horror Rules the Box Office, Comedies Struggle

Horror movies are still the kings of the box office. "Black Phone 2" scared up $10. 7 million on Friday and preview screenings. It's on track to take the top spot this weekend. The movie is playing in 3, 411 theaters across North America. Experts think it could make around $24. 4 million over the th

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Oct 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Starship: The Next Big Leap in Space Travel

The Starship Version 2 has completed its final test flight, wrapping up a nearly two-year journey with a successful 11th suborbital mission. This paves the way for the much-anticipated Version 3, which is set to debut in 2026. The new model will be taller, carry more fuel, and feature advanced docki

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Oct 18 2025BUSINESS

Young Spenders Boost American Express to New Heights

American Express is on a roll, thanks to young, wealthy spenders. The company just reported a huge jump in profits and revenue. They made $2. 9 billion in net income, up 16% from last year. Earnings per share also went up by 19%, beating what experts expected. Total revenue hit a record $18. 43 bill

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Oct 18 2025WEATHER

Knoxville's Winter Preview: What to Expect in 2025-26

Winter is creeping closer to East Tennessee. The leaves are falling, and mornings are getting chillier. But how cold will it get? And when might we see snow? First, let's talk about frost. The National Weather Service says the average first frost hits Knoxville around October 24. But don't expect f

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Oct 18 2025CRIME

Psychology's Brief Flirtation with Crime Solving

In the early 1900s, a bold idea emerged in the world of crime solving. Two psychologists, Max Wertheimer and Julius Klein, suggested using word association tests to figure out if someone was guilty of a crime. This method, called Tatbestandsdiagnostik, quickly became a hot topic in psychology and cr

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Oct 18 2025HEALTH

How Parents' Behavior Affects Kids' School Stress

Parents play a big role in how stressed their kids feel about school. A study looked at how moms and dads influence middle school students' physical exhaustion from schoolwork. It found that when both parents are on the same page, kids feel less stressed. But when one parent is strict and the other

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Oct 18 2025SPORTS

Medina's Plan for a New Sports Haven

Medina is looking to upgrade its recreation center. The city wants to build a new indoor sports area. This new space would be a turf field house. It would be added to the Medina Community Recreation Center. The idea is to ease crowding at the current field house. This is especially important during

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