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Chicago's Mayor Takes Bold Steps on Budget and Debt

December 23, 2025

Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson has made some big moves recently. He's decided to go ahead with a different budget that the City Council approved. This budget doesn't include a tax on big companies. Even though Johnson didn't sign it, the budget will still become official in a few days. Johnson mad

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A Puzzle in the Gulf: The Search for Two Fishermen

December 23, 2025

Two men vanished while fishing off the coast of Naples, Florida, on December 19. The weather that night was calm, with light winds and clear skies. This has left many wondering what happened to them. The missing men, Randall Spivey and his nephew Brandon Billmaier, were on a 42-foot boat called "Un

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Eagles' Key Players Shine in Week 16 Victory

December 22, 2025

The Philadelphia Eagles secured a win against the Washington Commanders in Week 16, with notable performances across the board. Jalen Hurts played a significant role, taking 66 snaps and contributing both through the air and on the ground. His performance was a mix of good and not-so-good moments, b

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Gardner Minshew: The Man Behind the Mustache

December 22, 2025

Gardner Minshew II is more than just a quarterback with a famous mustache. He's a guy who's made a name for himself in the NFL, and people are curious about what makes him tick. Born in Flowood, Mississippi, in 1996, Minshew grew up in Brandon, Mississippi, where he started playing football. He was

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Week 16 Fantasy Football: Who's In, Who's Out?

December 21, 2025

Week 16 is here, and fantasy football managers are scrambling. The playoffs are in full swing, and injuries are making things tricky. The big news? Patrick Mahomes is out for the Chiefs, which is a huge deal. But don't worry, there's some good news too. A couple of star receivers are coming back aft

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Britney Spears' Cabo Getaway and the Mystery Men

December 20, 2025

Britney Spears recently enjoyed a relaxing trip to Cabo for her birthday. She spent her time doing yoga, reading, and shopping. She also had some friends over, including Paris Hilton and her kids. Britney shared a cute video of her bonding with Hilton's son, Phoenix, on Instagram. There have been s

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Money Talks in College Sports: The New Game Changer

December 20, 2025

College sports are changing fast. Big money is pouring in. And it's all thanks to name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals. Texas Tech University System Chancellor Brandon Creighton recently shared his thoughts on this hot topic. Creighton believes that NIL deals are reshaping college sports. They bri

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UAW Leadership Shake-Up: What's Next for the Union?

December 19, 2025

The United Auto Workers (UAW) is going through some big changes. Chris Brooks, who was a top strategist and the chief of staff to UAW President Shawn Fain, is leaving the union. This comes after a federal monitor's report said Brooks was involved in trying to take away duties from another union lead

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MLB's Slow and Steady Free Agency: What's Happening and Why

December 18, 2025

Free agency in Major League Baseball is moving at a different pace this year. Last year, teams spent around $2. 1 billion on free agents by this time, but this year, that number is only $1. 4 billion. However, this doesn't mean the market is slow. In fact, it's moving quickly in some areas and more

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A New Road Plan for Central Florida: What You Need to Know

December 18, 2025

Central Florida is planning a new road called the Southport Connector. This road will link Poinciana Parkway to Florida’s Turnpike and Canoe Creek Road. It will run along Cypress Parkway, curve around Lake Russell, and pass by Lake Tohopekaliga. Some people who live nearby are not happy about this