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Surrealism's Century: A Wild Ride Through Dreams and Reality

December 19, 2025

Surrealism is turning 100, and it's still as confusing and fascinating as ever. This art movement, known for its love of dreams and the bizarre, started as a writing project but soon took over the art world. People often think of Salvador Dalí and René Magritte when they hear "Surrealism, " and you

celebrities

Famous Faces Lost in the Skies: A Look at Celebrities Who Died in Small Plane Crashes

December 19, 2025

A string of small plane crashes has taken the lives of many well-known figures over the years. Most recently, NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife, and their two children were killed in a crash in North Carolina. This tragedy joins a long list of similar incidents involving celebrities. In 2019, Mik

science

Poland's Ancient Weapons: A Glimpse into the Past

December 18, 2025

Deep in the waters of Lake Lednica, a treasure trove of medieval weapons has been uncovered, offering a peek into Poland's early history. These artifacts, linked to the country's first rulers, were recently retrieved by a team of archaeologists. The lake, located near Ostrów Lednicki, was once a sig

crime

A Mysterious Shooting at Brown University

December 15, 2025

A person initially held for the Brown University shooting was let go. This means the search for the real shooter is back to square one. Two people died, and nine were hurt in the attack at the Barus and Holley building. This building is home to the School of Engineering and the Physics Department.

sports

Big 12's Bold Moves to Boost Schools' Cash

December 15, 2025

The Big 12 Conference is shaking things up with a new plan to bring in big bucks. They're teaming up with investment firms RedBird and Weatherford Capital to offer schools a chance to grab up to $30 million each. This isn't about selling shares of the conference, though. It's more like a smart finan

crime

Alabama's Death Penalty: Politics Over Principle

December 12, 2025

Alabama's approach to the death penalty has become more about political posturing than upholding justice. This is evident in the state's recent actions and the case of Joseph Clifton Smith, who is set to be executed despite clear evidence of intellectual disabilities. The state's use of nitrogen hy

business

Robinhood's Stock Takes a Hit: Is It Time to Jump In?

December 12, 2025

Robinhood's stock price dropped around 9% recently. This happened after the company reported lower trading activity across different markets. In November, trading volumes fell by 37% for stocks, 28% for options, and 12% for cryptocurrencies. This decline is likely due to worries about market bubbles

sports

Notre Dame and Big 12 Commissioner Clash Over College Football Playoff Snub

December 10, 2025

The recent College Football Playoff (CFP) snub has sparked a heated debate between Notre Dame and the Big 12 Conference. Pete Bevacqua, the athletic director of Notre Dame, accused the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) of undermining Notre Dame's chances in favor of Miami. This claim was met with stro

sports

The Stars of 2025 College Football

December 10, 2025

The 2025 College Football Playoff teams were announced, and it wasn't a big shock. The picks were mostly expected, with just a little bit of debate. Now, let's talk about the top players who made it all happen. Choosing the best quarterback was tough, but Diego Pavia from Vanderbilt stood out. He l

politics

Power Struggle: Can the President Fire Federal Officials?

December 10, 2025

The Supreme Court was in the middle of a heated discussion about whether the president can fire officials from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). This isn't just about the FTC, though. If the court says yes, it could give the president more power over other independent agencies too. Justice Sonia