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A Teacher's Heart: Building Confidence in Special Needs Students

December 19, 2025

Brenda Hebert's journey into education was not planned. It was not until she was older that she found her calling. She wanted to work with students who have special needs. Her passion for teaching began at J. I. Watson, where she started as a substitute teacher in October 2008. One of her first stud

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The Big Spenders of 2025: Sports Teams Get Richer

December 19, 2025

In 2025, the sports world saw a massive influx of cash. Teams and leagues received billions. The Lakers, Celtics, and Atletico Madrid were among the big winners. Even the chairman of OpenAI joined the party. He bought a piece of the San Francisco 49ers. This raises a question: Are sports valuations

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Sixers vs. Knicks: Where to Watch and What to Expect

December 19, 2025

The Philadelphia 76ers are set to play the New York Knicks, but fans won't see it on regular TV. Instead, they need to go to Amazon Prime Video. This is because of a big deal Amazon made with the NBA. The deal lasts until the 2035-36 season and is worth almost $20 billion. Joel Embiid, the Sixers'

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Des Moines' Christmas Snow: A Rare Treat

December 19, 2025

In Des Moines, a white Christmas is not a sure thing. Only about half the time, there's at least an inch of snow on the ground on Christmas Day. This has been the case since records began in 1939. Recently, it's been even less common, with just three official white Christmases since 2015. But what

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Hollywood Comes Together for Rob Reiner's Kids After Tragic Loss

December 19, 2025

The entertainment world is still processing the sudden and tragic deaths of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele. The couple's passing, which appears to be a homicide, has left many questions and a lot of heartache. The focus now is on their children, Jake and Romy, who are navigating this unimaginable

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TikTok's Big Move: A New Chapter in the U. S.

December 19, 2025

TikTok's parent company, ByteDance, has taken a significant step to keep the popular app running in the U. S. They've agreed to sell a big chunk of TikTok's American operations to a group of investors. This deal comes after years of back-and-forth with the U. S. government, which has been worried ab

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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

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Central Pennsylvania Braces for Stormy Weather

December 19, 2025

Central Pennsylvania is in for a wild weather ride. A big storm is coming, bringing lots of rain and very strong winds. The National Weather Service has warned everyone to be ready for high winds. First, rain will start falling tonight and will keep going all night. Most places will get about half

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When the Wind Howls: A Look at the Recent Weather Chaos in the U. S.

December 19, 2025

A recent weather system has caused serious problems across the U. S. A man lost his life, and two kids were badly hurt in Idaho due to extreme winds and freezing temperatures. The man died when a tree fell on his house, while the children were injured when trees and power lines came down in Twin Fal

science

Mars Rover Perseverance: A Journey Beyond Expectations

December 18, 2025

The Perseverance rover, NASA's intrepid explorer on Mars, is proving to be more resilient than initially anticipated. Launched with the ambitious goal of collecting Martian samples for a future retrieval mission, Perseverance is still going strong, far beyond its original timeline. The rover, roughl