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Review: Pigskin Revue 2026
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor The top eight All-University Sing acts returned for Pigskin Revue 2026 Thursday night, and they did not disappoint. Waco Hall was so filled with screaming, adoring fans so ecstatic that, when asked to hold applause until all homecoming court no...
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When West Nile virus attacks the brain: Severe cases rise in parts of the US
Healthbeat reports severe West Nile virus cases are rising, with over 880 infections in 2026, particularly in California, affecting many, including former CNN correspondent Paul Vercammen....
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When this small town was given $1 million, child care was the top priority
The Hechinger Report reports that Seward, Alaska, prioritized child care after receiving a $1 million donation, boosting licensed slots by 150% to support local families....
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U.S. adds 165,000 jobs, but wage growth struggles to keep up with inflation
The U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in October, continuing a stretch of job growth after a slowdown early in the summer. The new data comes as unemployment claims dropped to a 57-year low in October. Combined, the government data show a stable labor market, with relatively few pe...
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Democrats prepare to investigate Trump family deals
After sweeping both chambers of Congress, Democrats will turn their new investigative powers on the Trump family's business deals.
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Arab bloc signals willingness to back coalition seeking to oust Netanyahu
A veteran Arab lawmaker in Israel says his bloc is willing to break with decades of precedent and join forces with Jewish-led parties in a shared bid to end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's long rule. We want to do things that we did not do in the past in order to remove this ...
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Wisconsin reports first measles death in 36 years after infant dies
An infant in southwestern Wisconsin has died after contracting measles, the states first death from the disease in 36 years, state officials announced Thursday. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services did not specify where the death happened or provide any additional details ...
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Midterms over, Democrats plunge into wide-open 2028 presidential race
No Democrat has emerged as a clear favorite in a field that could attract dozens of contenders, while Republicans have a smaller group of widely discussed candidates....
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Temps cool heading into weekend. Rain expected starting Saturday night
It's Friday, and temperatures have cooled due to an overnight cold front. High temperatures have left the 80s and will be in the mid-70s today. Partly cloudy skies with occasional breezes are expected. The Brazos Valley should reach the upper 70s. Things change heading into Satur...
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Texas game wardens urge safety as deer season opens
With deer season opening this weekend in McLennan County, Texas, game wardens are reminding hunters that staying safe begins before they head into the woods. As far as gun safety, treat every firearm as if it's loaded, Texas Game Warden Dustin Delgado said. The reminders apply to...
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Data centers took a beating in the midterm elections. A reckoning may be ahead for tech giants
After a campaign season filled with outrage against data centers , the midterm elections ushered in a wave of Democrats pledging to clamp down on the energy-hungry behemoths. A tougher regulatory environment for artificial intelligence giants and data center developers is expecte...
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Trump’s memorial arch wins key approval, then judge blocks construction
A federal judge late Thursday blocked the Trump administration from breaking ground on a towering memorial arch for 14 days. The temporary restraining order by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan halting the work represents a major setback for one of President Donald Trumps most pr...