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Religion's Role in Daily Life: A Changing Landscape

November 14, 2025

A recent survey reveals a significant shift in the role of religion in American households. Over the past decade, the number of people who consider religion important in their daily lives has dropped by 17%. This change brings the United States closer to the average seen in other developed nations. ...

sports

Breece Hall: The Young NFL Star Making Waves

November 14, 2025

Breece Hall, a standout running back for the New York Jets, is quickly becoming a key player in the NFL. At just 24 years old, he is already making a significant impact on the field. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, and raised in Kansas, Hall's journey to the NFL is an inspiring story of hard work and deter

politics

Chicago's Mayor Makes Budget Moves, But Will It Be Enough?

November 14, 2025

Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson is trying to make his $16. 6 billion budget work by making some changes. He's facing a lot of pushback, though, and it's not clear if these changes will be enough to get the support he needs from the City Council. One of the big changes is about a tax on businesses.

business

Jobless Claims Stay Steady: What It Means for Workers and the Economy

November 14, 2025

Last week, the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped a bit. This small change suggests that the job market is still pretty steady. Even though the government was shut down for a while, states kept track of these numbers. Experts used this data to make educated guesses about

sports

Dallas Mavericks: Home Court, Same Old Problems

November 14, 2025

The Dallas Mavericks finally played in front of a supportive crowd at American Airlines Center, but it didn't translate to a win. The team lost 123-114 to the Phoenix Suns, despite a strong comeback in the fourth quarter. Fans showed up ready to cheer, not protest, after recent changes in the front

science

New Glenn Rocket Takes Off with Big Plans for Mars

November 14, 2025

Blue Origin, the space company owned by Jeff Bezos, has just launched its New Glenn rocket. This is a big deal because it's the first time they're doing a mission for NASA. The rocket, which is as tall as a 32-story building, took off from Florida. It was carrying two satellites heading to Mars. Th

crime

The Man Behind the Scams: A Crime Boss's Journey Back to China

November 14, 2025

She Zhijiang, a man with ties to China, Cambodia, and Myanmar, has been sent back to China after a long legal fight. He is accused of running a big criminal network that included online scams, illegal gambling, and other serious crimes. This network operated out of a place called Yatai New City in M

business

Trade Talks Bring Cheaper Goods to U. S. Shoppers

November 14, 2025

The U. S. has decided to cut tariffs on certain products from Argentina, Ecuador, Guatemala, and El Salvador. This move is part of broader trade agreements aimed at making goods like coffee and bananas more affordable for American consumers. Officials hope these changes will lead to lower prices at

business

Fuel Talk: White House Tries to Balance Oil and Biofuel Interests

November 14, 2025

The White House recently met with oil refiners and biofuel producers to tackle a long-standing issue about biofuel blending rules. The Trump administration is close to deciding whether larger refiners should compensate for the billions of gallons of biofuels that were exempted for smaller refineries

entertainment

The Hidden Smile: A Look at Matthew Rhys's Acting Chops

November 13, 2025

Matthew Rhys has a unique way of smiling that can make you feel uneasy. It's like he's trying to be friendly, but there's something else lurking beneath that smile. This skill helped him a lot in his role as Phillip Jennings in "The Americans. " He played a Russian spy pretending to be an American d