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Western Carolina's Taron Dickens Shines in High-Scoring Showdown

October 20, 2025

Western Carolina's quarterback, Taron Dickens, put on a spectacular performance, throwing for 369 yards and five touchdowns. His precise passing, with 28 completions out of 33 attempts, was a key factor in the team's victory over The Citadel, with a final score of 45-38. The game was intense, with

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Venus Williams: Back and Better Than Ever at 45

July 23, 2025

Venus Williams is back on the court and proving she still has what it takes to win. At 45 years old, she made a triumphant return to singles play after a long break. Her first match in 16 months was a success, showing she hasn't lost her touch. Williams teamed up with Hailey Baptiste, who is much y

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Taylor Townsend's Health Struggles and Atlanta's Pollen Problem

April 13, 2025

Taylor Townsend, a top American tennis player, has been facing some serious health issues lately. She recently shared a video on her Instagram story that has left her fans worried. In the clip, she was seen lying in bed, looking exhausted, and jokingly said that Atlanta is trying to kill her with it

politics

Federal Workers on Edge: Musk's Email Sparks Job Fears

February 24, 2025

Federal employees are feeling the heat. Elon Musk, the tech billionaire, has been tasked with reshaping the US government. He sent out an email that has federal workers worried about their jobs. The email asked workers to list their tasks from the past week. Many workers are upset about this. They f

environment

Farmland's Future: A Generational Challenge

February 16, 2025

Farmland is a big deal and it is under threat. The story of Roger Short, an 82-year-old farmer, is a great way to start talking about this issue. He sold his 253-acre farm in Port Townsend, Washington, to the port authority in 2023. This farm had been in his family for almost 80 years. The farm wa

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Fox Sports to Lure NFL Fans to IndyCar with Star-Studded Promos

January 15, 2025

Are you ready to see racing legends like Josef Newgarden and NFL great Tom Brady sharing the screen? Fox Sports is rolling out a clever plan to attract football fans to their new IndyCar racing programs. Starting March 2, Fox will debut the first season of IndyCar, hoping to grab the attention of th

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Biden's Border Blunder and Other Whoppers: A Weekly Roundup

January 10, 2025

This week started with a whopper from President Biden himself. He claimed that Republicans in Congress wanted to play politics with the border, and that his administration fought to fix it. But let's be real, the White House only started caring about the border when it became a political hot potato.

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Tennis Star Taylor Townsend Bounces Back After Health Scare

January 3, 2025

Taylor Townsend, a notable WTA player from the US, is known for her resilience. She's faced many challenges but always comes back stronger. Recently, after representing the US at the Billie Jean King Cup in Malaga, she ended her 2024 season with doubles victories. She was the Wimbledon champion and

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YouTubers Beware: Crypto Scammers Trick with Fake Brand Deals

December 20, 2024

For several months, popular fighting game YouTubers have been targets of clever crypto scams. Even the most careful ones have fallen for these tricks. Here's how it works: Scammers take over verified accounts on X (formerly Twitter) and pretend to be marketing managers from real brands. They make th

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Markel's Insurance Struggles: Can Jana's Push Boost Value?

December 15, 2024

Markel Group, a financial holding company, is known for its specialty insurance, investments, and a diverse range of businesses under Markel Ventures. Recently, activist investor Jana Partners, led by Barry Rosenstein, has been urging the company to focus more on its insurance operations. Markel's i