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Paratrooper Falls ~30 Feet During Pre-Game Ceremony, No Injuries

Megan L. Whitfield January 3, 2026

At a Glance A parachutist fell nearly 30 feet during the pre-game ceremony at Amon G. Carter Stadium. The chute tangled in goalpost netting, causing...

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Louisiana Gears Up for 43-Day Carnival Season

Megan L. Whitfield January 3, 2026

At a Glance Carnival season starts on Jan 6 and ends on Feb 17, 2024 (Mardi Gras). 43 days of parades, king cakes, and bead throws. More than 80...

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Trial Begins for Former Uvalde Officer Accused of Neglect

Megan L. Whitfield January 3, 2026

At a Glance Former Uvalde police officer Adrian Gonzales faces 29 counts of abandoning and failing to protect children. He is set to stand trial in...

Volunteer handing out food to homeless people on Ervay Street with twinkling Christmas lights and golden glow

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Dallas Christmas Street Becomes Hub of Warmth and Outreach

Megan L. Whitfield January 3, 2026

At a Glance Santa hats, warm meals, and music light up Ervay Street at 11:30 a.m. on Christmas Day. Volunteers from nonprofits and churches serve...

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Swiss Alps Bar Fire Leaves Dozens Dead, 100 Injured

Megan L. Whitfield January 2, 2026

At a Glance Fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana kills dozens, injures about 100. Swiss authorities investigate while families mourn the...

Ilya Mikheyev celebrating second goal with puck and high-fives from teammates near dejected Dallas goalie in cheering crowd

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Mikheyev’s Two Goals Fuel Blackhawks’ 4-3 Win Over Stars

Megan L. Whitfield January 2, 2026

At a Glance Ilya Mikheyev scored twice to lift Chicago to a 4-3 victory over Dallas. Stars' goaltender Jake Oettinger stopped 17 shots in a fourth...

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MLB Free Agency: Qualifying Offers, New Deals & International Moves

Megan L. Whitfield January 2, 2026

At a Glance MLB free agency has stretched across the winter, unlike the NBA or NFL. 13 teams issued qualifying offers; 4 players accepted. Notable...

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Consumer News Tech News

Best Internet for Gaming: Fiber, Cable, and Satellite Showdowns

Megan L. Whitfield January 2, 2026

At a Glance Verizon Fios offers the lowest latency and symmetrical fiber speeds for gaming. Spectrum provides unlimited data and competitive cable...

Fiber-optic cable wraps Seattle skyscraper base with electric blue glow and soft pink city lights in nighttime skyline.

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Quantum Fiber Leads Seattle’s Internet Race with Fast, Unlimited Plans

Megan L. Whitfield January 2, 2026

At a Glance Quantum Fiber tops Seattle's internet rankings with up to 2,000 Mbps for $95. Ziply Fiber offers the city's fastest 50 Gbps plan at...

Carolers laughing around a wooden puzzle stand with golden rings and scattered pieces under string lights at a winter market

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NYT Strands Dec 25: Holiday Theme, Spangram ‘CHRISTMAS DAYS’

Megan L. Whitfield January 2, 2026

At a Glance Dec 25 holiday theme puzzle in NYT Strands Spangram: CHRISTMAS DAYS Theme: Carolers count with clue Five golden rings Why it matters:...