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Alcohol and Cancer: What's the Real Story?

January 12, 2025

Imagine you're sitting at the dinner table, and your dad mentions the latest health news. He's heard that alcohol might cause cancer. But is that really true? Let's dive in and sort fact from fiction. First, let's talk about what alcohol is. It's not just a party drink; it's a substance that can af

sports

The Texans' Playoff Tradition: A Saturday Afternoon Special

January 12, 2025

You know that feeling when something happens so many times it becomes a tradition? That's exactly what's going on with the Houston Texans in the NFL playoffs. Every time they've made it to the playoffs—eight times in their history—they've played on a Saturday afternoon. Talk about consistency! This

sports

Two Big NFL Matchups: How to Enjoy and Bet on Chargers vs. Texans, Steelers vs. Ravens

January 12, 2025

On Saturday, January 11, 2025, the NFL playoffs kick off with two exciting AFC games. First, at 4:30 PM ET, the Los Angeles Chargers, led by first-year coach Jim Harbaugh, travel to Houston to take on the Texans, who have won their division for two years straight under head coach DeMeco Ryans and qu

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Jack Sawyer's Game-Changing Play Sends Ohio State to National Title

January 11, 2025

Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer, who once shared a room with Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, delivered a massive play that will be remembered in Buckeye history. In the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl, Sawyer stripped Ewers of the ball and ran 83 yards

politics

Texas AG Sues TikTok Again for Exposing Kids to Inappropriate Content

January 11, 2025

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued TikTok for a second time, accusing the app of deceiving parents about the app's age-appropriateness and exposing children to explicit content. The lawsuit claims that TikTok, which is rated for users aged 12 and above, failed to enforce its community guidel

health

Should Students Ask Before Touching Anesthetized Patients? Canadian Med Students Weigh In

January 11, 2025

The topic of asking anesthetized patients for consent before performing sensitive exams, like pelvic or rectal ones, has been gaining attention. But what do future doctors think about this? A recent conversation with Canadian medical students revealed some interesting viewpoints. Some students beli

sports

Ohio State vs. Texas: A Showdown of Defensive Giants

January 9, 2025

The Buckeyes and Longhorns are set to clash in a high-stakes Cotton Bowl, with the winner advancing to the national championship game. Ohio State, after dominating their first two playoff opponents, faces a Texas team that barely escaped their last game. Despite Texas' talented roster and home-field

health

Texas Births: A Decade of Change

January 9, 2025

Over the past decade, Texas has seen a fascinating shift in its birth rates. The state’s population has been on the rise, but the number of babies being born has actually decreased. Experts point to the increasing number of people moving to Texas from other countries as a major factor. In 2014, Texa

weather

Freezing Forecast: Snow and Ice Headed South

January 8, 2025

A massive winter storm is on its way to the southern US, thanks to some seriously cold Arctic air. This isn't your typical winter weather — it's going to bring snow and ice to places like Texas and Arkansas. It's notable because these areas don't usually get this much winter action. The bitter cold

politics

Trump Talks Territories: Digging into U. S. Expansion Ideas

January 8, 2025

During a spirited news conference at his Mar-a-Lago resort, then-President-elect Donald Trump discussed his thoughts on potentially using military force to control the Panama Canal and Greenland, and "economic force" to assimilate Canada. He expressed interest in altering the U. S. -Canada border, s