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Keep Your Car Shine: Easy Ways to Remove Tree Sap Without Damaging Paint

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

Tree sap can be a stubborn, sticky problem for car owners. If left untreated, it hardens, attracts dirt, and can damage paint, leaving dull, worn‑out...

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Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Reels from $29.9 Million ICE Contract

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

A newly established tribal affiliate signed a nearly $30 million federal contract in October to design immigrant detention centers, sparking outrage...

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California Funeral Home Faces Lawsuit After Father Discovers Son’s Brain in Washing Machine

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

In a disturbing turn of events in San Jose, a grieving father discovered his deceased son’s brain matter in a washing machine after a funeral home...

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Zootopia 2 Reclaims U.S. Box‑Office Top Spot, Hits $1 B Worldwide

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

Zootopia 2 has reclaimed the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office, pulling in $26.3 million in its third weekend, and it has become Disney’s second...

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Bills Rally From 21‑Point Deficit to Edge Patriots 35‑31, Keeping AFC East Title Out of Reach

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

With the sun barely visible behind a blanket of light snow, the Buffalo Bills staged a dramatic comeback, overturning a 21‑point deficit to defeat...

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Texas Leaders Unveil Divergent Plans to Slash Property Taxes

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

On Tuesday, Texas's top officials announced distinct plans to slash property taxes, each promising relief for homeowners while outlining different...

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Brown Student Mia Tretta Faces Second Campus Shooting After 2019 Trauma

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

Brown University student Mia Tretta felt the familiar sting of a mass shooting when an emergency alert buzzed on her phone during finals week. She...

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Austin Opens Overnight Cold Weather Shelters as Mid‑30s Forecast Hits the City

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

Austin residents woke up to a forecast of temperatures in the mid‑30s for Sunday night. In response, the city announced that its overnight cold...

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Vikings Spoil Cowboys’ Home Stand, 34-26, Leaving Dallas on Edge of Playoff Race

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

The Minnesota Vikings outplayed the Dallas Cowboys 34-26 on Sunday night, snapping Dallas's brief .500 streak and putting the Cowboys in a precarious...

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Rams Rally From 10‑Point Deficit to Clinch Playoff Spot in 41‑34 Thriller

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

With the Rams trailing 24‑14 and 10 points behind the Lions with just 30 seconds left in the first half, the Los Angeles defense and offense felt...