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Baseball's Biggest Wins of 2025: A Look Back

December 25, 2025

In 2025, Major League Baseball teams had some unforgettable victories. The Blue Jays' win in Game 7 of the ALCS against the Mariners was a highlight, thanks to George Springer's three-run homer. The Orioles had a thrilling comeback against the Dodgers, with Emmanuel Rivera's walk-off hit sealing the

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Ohio's Big Win: How a Standout Player and Smart Moves Led to Victory

December 24, 2025

Ohio's football team made a strong comeback in the Frisco Bowl, beating UNLV 17-10. The win was thanks to a standout performance by Sieh Bangura, who ran for 149 yards and scored a touchdown. This victory is part of a bigger trend for Ohio, as they've now won seven straight bowl games since 2017. T

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Hugh Jackman's Song Sung Blue: A Musical Journey Worth Taking?

December 24, 2025

Hugh Jackman is back on the big screen, this time in a musical biopic that has critics talking. Song Sung Blue tells the story of Mike and Claire Sardina, a couple who form a Neil Diamond tribute band called Lightning & Thunder. The movie hits theaters on Christmas Day, and early reviews are in. Cri

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Pandora's Box Office Magic: 'Fire and Ash' Lights Up Theaters

December 22, 2025

The newest addition to the Avatar universe, "Fire and Ash, " has made a significant splash at the box office. It raked in $345 million worldwide in its opening weekend, placing it just behind "Zootopia 2" for the year's highest debut. In the U. S. , it brought in $88 million, while internationally,

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Cher's Big Comeback: A Hair-Raising SNL Moment

December 22, 2025

Cher surprised everyone with a stunning hair change during her Saturday Night Live performance on December 20. It had been 38 years since she last appeared on the show, and she made sure to leave a lasting impression. The 79-year-old singer didn't just perform; she transformed right before everyone'

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Pandora's Latest Adventure: A Look at Avatar: Fire and Ash and Other Box Office Newcomers

December 21, 2025

"Avatar: Fire and Ash" kicked off with $88 million in the U. S. over its opening weekend. This is a solid start, but it's a drop from the $134 million debut of "Avatar: The Way of Water" in 2022. The big question now is how well this latest trip to Pandora will perform during the holiday season. Th

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Ariana Grande's Funny and Heartfelt SNL Return

December 21, 2025

The last Saturday Night Live of 2025 started with a bang. Donald Trump, played by James Austin Johnson, gave a warning about "arctic immigrants" sneaking in through chimneys. He also talked about some made-up achievements, like renaming the Kennedy Center and invading "Venezuelar" alone. Johnson's p

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Group of Five Teams Face Tough Reality in College Football Playoff

December 21, 2025

The College Football Playoff (CFP) once again proved to be a tough nut to crack for Group of Five (G5) teams. James Madison, a standout team from the Sun Belt Conference, faced off against the Oregon Ducks in the first round of the CFP. Despite a valiant effort, the Dukes fell short, losing 51-34. T

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Michigan's Food Pantry Lines Grow as Prices Stay High

December 21, 2025

In the small town of Capac, Michigan, a food pantry sees a steady stream of cars, each waiting for basic supplies like lettuce and apples. These items, once affordable, have seen their prices climb or remain stubbornly high. Taylor Ludwig, a 35-year-old mother of three, is one of those waiting in li

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Coach's Career Ends After Controversial Relationship and Alcohol Claims

December 20, 2025

Brian Smith, former head football coach at Ohio University, found himself in hot water. The school decided to let him go for two main reasons. First, he was involved with an undergraduate student. Second, there were claims that he showed up to a public event smelling like alcohol. This all led to hi