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Dec 29 2025EDUCATION

How Arkansas Education Funds Are Being Used in Unusual Ways

Arkansas education officials have shed light on some surprising purchases made using public funds through the state's Educational Freedom Account (EFA) program. Among the items bought were a luxury chicken coop, high-end gaming chairs, and designer clothing. The chicken coop, priced at $607. 99, was

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Dec 29 2025ENVIRONMENT

Can Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement Really Save Marine Life?

Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement (OAE) is a method that aims to reduce the effects of ocean acidification and help marine life. It's been suggested that OAE could potentially help marine creatures that make shells or skeletons out of calcium carbonate, known as marine calcifiers. However, recent studies

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Dec 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hightown's Brief Stay on Netflix: What Went Wrong?

Netflix is set to remove a number of titles from its streaming service in January, including the crime drama Hightown. This show, which had a successful run on Starz, will be leaving Netflix after just six months. Hightown, created by Rebecca Cutter, will be available on Netflix until January 23, 2

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Dec 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Ben Affleck's Underappreciated Boston Crime Saga Now on HBO Max

Ben Affleck's "The Town" is a hidden gem in his directing career. It's the middle chapter of his Boston trilogy, sandwiched between "Gone Baby Gone" and "Live by Night. " This 2010 crime thriller is now available for streaming on HBO Max. The story revolves around a group of bank robbers from Bosto

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Dec 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

How a Twitter Fight Grew Texas Parks

Texas is famous for loving private property and hating government spending. So, why has the state been buying up land left and right to grow its parks? It all started with a simple argument on social media. A few years back, Doug Deason, a big-time Republican donor, posted about wind turbines hurti

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Dec 28 2025HEALTH

Cyber Intimacy: How Germans Are Exploring Online Sexual Activities

In today's digital age, online sexual activities (OSA) are becoming a normal part of life for many people. A recent study shed light on how common these activities are in Germany and how they affect people's lives. The study found that 62% of adults in Germany have engaged in some form of OSA in th

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Dec 28 2025POLITICS

A New Dawn in the Middle East?

The Middle East has seen more than its share of suffering. For over ten years, countries like Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and Gaza have been torn apart by war. Hundreds of thousands have lost their lives or been injured. Now, the region is at a turning point. Will it keep fighting, or will it choose pea

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Dec 28 2025HEALTH

Navigating the Complexities of Intimacy and Desire

Sexual exploration can be a thrilling journey, but it's not without its challenges. For some, the idea of group sex sparks excitement, yet fears of rejection or feeling left out can hold them back. This anxiety isn't unique to sexual encounters; it's a common human experience. However, in the contex

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Dec 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Box Office Buzz: Holiday Hits and Misses

The holiday movie season is in full swing, and the box office is buzzing with new releases and returning favorites. James Cameron’s latest sci-fi epic, \"Avatar: Fire and Ash, \" continues to dominate, adding a solid $64 million over the weekend and $88 million since Christmas. This brings its total

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Dec 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Castaic's Gas Line Blast: A Day of Chaos and Cleanup

A sudden blast from a gas line in Castaic caused quite a stir on a recent Saturday. The explosion was strong enough to shake the ground and send flames shooting into the air. Luckily, no one was hurt. People living nearby heard loud noises. Some said it sounded like a jet engine roaring. Others sme

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