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Week 1 Fantasy Football: Tips to Up Your Game

September 7, 2025

Fantasy football fans have a secret weapon every Sunday. From noon to 1 p. m. ET, an ESPN expert is on hand to guide them. This is especially crucial for Week 1, with eight early games. Injuries can throw a wrench in your plans, but the expert can provide the latest updates. Stuck on who to pick for

science

Unlocking Cosmic Secrets: New York's Giant Particle Detector Shines

September 3, 2025

On Long Island, a massive particle detector has just passed a crucial test, bringing us closer to understanding the universe's earliest moments. The sPHENIX detector, a 1, 000-ton behemoth, successfully measured energy levels from high-speed gold ion collisions. This success is like a new telescope

health

Okra Water: Health Boon or Just Hype?

September 2, 2025

Okra, a green veggie often seen in stews or fried, has a new trendy form: okra water. This drink is made by soaking okra pods in water, usually overnight. The result is a slightly thick drink due to the okra's soluble fiber and mucilage. But is it really good for you? Some say okra water helps with

politics

Minnesota's Transgender Advocacy and the School Shooting

August 29, 2025

Minnesota's Democrats have been strong supporters of transgender rights, but now they're trying to distance themselves from the shooter who targeted a Catholic school. The shooter, a 23-year-old man, had expressed his struggles with his transgender identity in a journal he shared online. He wrote ab

technology

Pentagon Narrows Down Tech Priorities

August 28, 2025

The Pentagon is planning to reduce its list of "critical technology" areas. Emil Michael, the undersecretary for research and engineering, shared this news at a recent conference. He explained that the current list has become too long and diluted in importance. Michael took over from Heidi Shyu, wh

finance

Smart Money Moves: Why Long-Term Investing Beats Gambling

August 26, 2025

Investing expert Ross Gerber recently took to social media to remind everyone that gambling won't make you rich. He's been saying this for a while, and his message is clear: if you want to build wealth, focus on long-term investing. Gerber isn't just talking about any kind of investing, though. He's

technology

Google and Kairos Power Team Up for a Nuclear Energy Breakthrough

August 19, 2025

Big things are happening in the world of nuclear energy. Google and Kairos Power have joined forces to build an advanced nuclear reactor. This reactor will be connected to the Tennessee Valley Authority's (TVA) electric grid by 2030. This is a big deal because it's the first time a utility in the U.

technology

From Dreams to Reality: How Sci-Fi Ideas Became Real Tech

August 17, 2025

Sci-fi writers often come up with ideas that sound far-fetched. Yet, many of these ideas have become real technologies. For example, Arthur C. Clarke suggested satellites that could stay in one spot above Earth. This idea seemed crazy in 1945. But decades later, it became a reality. Today, we call t

technology

Why Google Pixel Phones Might Not Be the Best Choice Right Now

August 16, 2025

Google's Pixel phones are popular, but they might not be the best choice for everyone right now. Before you decide to buy one, it's important to think about a few things. First, consider the price. Pixel phones are often more expensive than other phones with similar features. If you're looking for

sports

From D. C. to the Field: Michael Locksley's Journey

August 13, 2025

Michael Locksley's story is more than just a football tale. It's about beating the odds and making a name for himself in a tough industry. He's been the head coach at the University of Maryland since 2019, but his path to get there wasn't easy. Locksley grew up in Washington, D. C. , and went to Ba