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Billionaire Giving: Zuckerberg Shifts Focus, Scott Stands Firm

December 25, 2025

Billionaires are changing how they give money to causes. Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan have stopped funding FWD, a group that pushes for immigration and criminal justice reform. They supported this group for ten years. Now, they want to focus on AI and science instead. Zuckerberg's mo

sports

Christmas Hoops: Spurs and Thunder Heat Up the Holiday

December 24, 2025

The Spurs and Thunder faced off in a thrilling matchup, with the Spurs coming out on top. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 33 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Spurs' balanced attack. Stephon Castle, Harrison Barnes, and Devin Vassell all contributed with double-digit scores,

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Fantasy Football: The Ups and Downs of Week 17

December 24, 2025

In the world of fantasy football, Week 17 is all about big plays and surprising performances. Brock Purdy, who started the season on a shaky note, has been on fire lately. He scored 31. 2 points in Week 15 and 35. 9 in Week 16. With a game against the Bears coming up, he's looking like a strong pick

business

Billionaire's Big Bet: Changing the Game of Giving

December 24, 2025

Larry Ellison, a tech billionaire, is making waves with a huge $40 billion promise. He's backing his son's plan to take over Paramount. This isn't your typical charity donation. It's a new way of giving where billionaires use their money to shape industries instead of just writing checks. Ellison's

sports

Pro Bowl Stars Shine: Teams and Players to Watch in 2026

December 24, 2025

The 2026 Pro Bowl rosters are out, and several teams and players are making headlines. The Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers, and Seattle Seahawks are leading the pack with six selections each. This is a big deal because it shows how strong these teams are. The Cowboys, Lions, Ch

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Pro Bowl Picks: Who Made the Cut and Who Missed Out?

December 23, 2025

The New York Jets had a rough season, with no players making the Pro Bowl roster. Their best shot was kicker Nick Folk, who had an impressive field goal percentage. The team's special teams stood out, but their offense and defense fell short. The Baltimore Ravens had six players selected, their few

entertainment

Android Parents: Raising Kids in Space

December 23, 2025

Ridley Scott, the director behind Alien and Prometheus, made a TV show called Raised by Wolves. It's not part of the Alien story, but it's just as deep. The show is about two robots, Mother and Father, who are raising human children on a far-off planet. They want to protect the kids from the religio

crime

U. S. Takes Aim at Cartels Through Music and Visa Rules

December 23, 2025

In 2025, the Trump administration took a hard stance against cartels by targeting the entertainment industry. Musicians, DJs, and promoters found themselves under scrutiny for alleged ties to cartel money laundering or glorification of drug lords. This crackdown led to canceled tours, frozen assets,

sports

Justin Herbert's Hand and the Chargers' Playoff Push

December 22, 2025

Justin Herbert is getting the hang of playing with a broken hand. The extra protection helps, and so does facing a defense that can't tackle him. He threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, leading the Los Angeles Chargers to a 34-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys. This victory keeps the C

crime

A Glimpse into the Mind of a Suspect

December 22, 2025

A man, once known to a physics professor, has been linked to a tragic shooting at Brown University and the death of an MIT professor. The suspect, Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, left a trail of violence that shocked the academic community. Valente, a Portuguese national, was found dead in New Hampsh