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The Colts' Unexpected Gambit: Can Philip Rivers Defy Time?

December 10, 2025

The Indianapolis Colts find themselves in a tough spot after losing their starting quarterback, Daniel Jones, to a season-ending injury. With their backup, Riley Leonard, also nursing an injury, the team is in desperate need of a veteran presence under center. Enter Philip Rivers, the 44-year-old fo

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Pacific Northwest Faces Another Round of Heavy Rain

December 10, 2025

The Pacific Northwest is gearing up for more rain. This comes after a powerful storm hit the region, causing rivers to swell, roads to close, and people to need rescue from flooded areas. By early Wednesday, some parts of the Cascade Mountains in Washington saw a lot of rain. The National Weath

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Larry Pickett Jr. : From Football Star to Hero

December 10, 2025

Larry Pickett Jr. is more than just a talented athlete; he's a young man who grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a strong sense of duty and community. Before he became known for his heroic actions, Larry was already making waves as one of Enloe High School's top athletes. Standing at 6'1" and w

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Waymo's Driverless Car Takes an Unplanned Tour Through a Police Scene

December 10, 2025

A Waymo driverless car found itself in the middle of a police standoff in Los Angeles. This wasn't part of the plan. The car, owned by Alphabet's Waymo, rolled up to a scene where police were arresting a suspect. A video of the event quickly went viral, showing the car driving close to the suspect a

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The Stryker: A Closer Look at the Army's Mobile Fortress

December 10, 2025

The Stryker vehicle is a big deal in the U. S. Army. With more than 3, 000 of these machines in action, they are everywhere. They can carry nine soldiers plus the driver and commander. The Dragoon version is extra powerful. It has a 30 mm autocannon and a machine gun on top. But all this power comes

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Vancouver Braces for Heavy Rain and Possible Flooding

December 10, 2025

Vancouver and its surrounding areas are preparing for a significant weather event. An atmospheric river is expected to bring a lot of rain, possibly up to 80 mm, to the region. This heavy rain could lead to flooding, especially in areas like the Fraser Valley. The rain is expected to start on Tuesda

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Driving in Style: How Car Designers Are Making Electric Vehicles Senior-Friendly

December 10, 2025

More and more seniors are choosing electric vehicles. But these cars can be a bit confusing for them. The screens, buttons, and controls might not be the easiest to use. Designers are now focusing on making these vehicles more comfortable and user-friendly for older drivers. A group of experts deci

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Football Legends: The Race for Passing Records

December 10, 2025

Philip Rivers, the veteran quarterback, is making a comeback. He's got 63, 440 passing yards under his belt. Not bad, right? But he's not done yet. If he plays for the Colts and throws for just 649 more yards, he'll climb to sixth place on the all-time passing yards list. Right now, Ben Roethlisberg

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Glasses That Think: Google's Smart Vision for the Future

December 10, 2025

Google has been cooking up something exciting in the world of smart glasses. They've just unveiled some cool updates to their Android XR platform. This isn't just about fancy specs; it's about making tech that actually makes life easier. First off, Google is working on AI glasses that will be avail

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The High Price of Seeing the Digital World

December 10, 2025

Technology is supposed to make life easier, but for people with low vision, it can be a costly hurdle. Bradley, who has been using assistive tech for years, knows this well. He relies on a screen reader called Jaws to navigate his computer. It reads out text and helps him use apps, but it doesn't co