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November 16, 2024
Many states are taking action as they believe that social media is a major factor in the rising cases of mental illness among young people. More and more states are beginning to mandate that social media companies develop child-friendly versions of their websites, while Washington grapples with how to protect children. Connecticut in June updated
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The long-awaited showdown between top teams in the Northern Athletic Conference escalated quickly in the fourth quarter. In the first 24 minutes of the game, there were two instances where the team in the lead switched. The last eight minutes had five instances of tied scores and six instances of the lead changing. Taliya Rowe’s
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The Wakefield boys basketball team had a successful week, culminating in an impressive performance on Friday evening. At the start of conference games, in front of a nearly full audience, Syncere Burnette drove down the lane with less than three minutes remaining. The standout senior pulled his right arm back and threw down an exciting
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By JAMES FEGAN, Associated Press CHICAGO During a halftime ceremony to honor the Chicago Bulls’ legendary figures, the team’s former general manager Jerry Krause was met with boos from the fans. This appeared to bring his widow to tears and received disapproval from past players. Krause, who passed away in 2017, was honored as one
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Congressional Republicans are attempting to prevent the Biden administration’s spending rule, which they claim will result in the loss of millions of dollars for anti-abortion counseling centers, in a new development in the ongoing battle over abortion rights. The regulation would ban states from using federal funds intended for financially struggling Americans to support “crisis
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The boys and girls basketball teams from Panther Creek High School earned victories against Apex Friendship in their conference match on Friday evening. In the girls’ matchup, Catamounts dominated over Apex Friendship with a score of 68-22, resulting in a running clock. The boys’ game was a tighter match, but Panther Creek ultimately secured a
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William Ball used to weigh only 105 pounds before he began lifting weights. However, he is now recognized as the strongest powerlifter in the world for his age and weight category. Show Transcript Finding your inner strength is crucial in order to succeed. At the young age of 17, William Ball is considered the strongest
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The upcoming weekend marks the beginning of the NFL playoffs, and for the very first time, one of the matches will only be accessible through a live stream. Last spring, the NFL made a groundbreaking decision to broadcast a playoff game exclusively through streaming services. Various streaming companies competed for the rights to air the
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Isaiah Deloatch, a junior at Hillside High School, has received his first verbal offer for a scholarship. The offer came from Duke University, which is located in his hometown. Deloatch is recorded as being 6 feet and 1 inch tall, weighing 206 pounds. In 2023, Deloatch, a junior, was recognized for his contribution of 53
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On Friday, the Mississippi Department of Health announced that the tap water in Jackson, Mississippi is now safe for consumption, just one day after warning residents about potential bacteria in the water supply. The health advisory in Mississippi has been lifted as recent tests did not detect any traces of E. coli in the water
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