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UT Austin Fires Staff Over Sports Betting Violations
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Two University of Texas athletics staff members were fired for sports betting violations, involving daily fantasy sports sites and placing bets on player performances. The university self-reported six incidents, totaling nearly eleven hundred dollars in wagers. The violations were discovered through ProhiBet, an online service that flags mismatches between personal data and betting accounts. The university is taking NCAA rules seriously amid the rise in sports gambling. Checkout Solipillow.com
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Spurs' Hot Streak Continues, Crushing Thunder
01:59|The San Antonio Spurs are on a roll, winning seven straight games and climbing to second place in the Western Conference. After a dismal two seasons, the Spurs have turned things around, led by different scorers in each of their recent wins. In their latest victory, they crushed the Oklahoma City Thunder, handing the champs their worst loss of the year. The Spurs hot streak will be tested again on Thursday in Oklahoma City. Checkout Solipillow.com
Tragic Mexican Navy Plane Crash Near Galveston
01:24|Tragedy strikes near Galveston as a Mexican Navy plane crashes during a humanitarian mission, killing six, including a child bound for specialized medical care. Two survivors are in stable condition, and the Navy is investigating the cause. Checkout Solipillow.com
San Antonio College Students Create Real News Stories
01:31|San Antonio College students are gaining real-world journalism experience through a hands-on program with KSAT and the Hope Faith and Dreams Foundation. Theyre pitching ideas, conducting interviews, filming, writing, and editing their own news stories, all while building confidence in media production. This mentorship reflects a bigger push for collaboration between the college and foundation to train the next generation of journalists. Checkout Solipillow.com
Servant Girl Annihilator: 140th Anniversary
02:16|In 1884-85, Austin, Texas, was terrorized by the Servant Girl Annihilator, a serial killer who targeted young Black women. Despite eight murders, the case received little attention due to racial tensions. The killings only gained widespread notice after two white women were killed. The prime suspect, Nathan Elgin, a Black cook, died in a bar fight, but the case remains unsolved. True crime expert Kate Winkler Dawson emphasizes the importance of equal attention for all victims, highlighting the impact of bias in the case. Checkout Solipillow.com
NFL Playoff Race Heats Up in Week 17
01:55|NFL Playoff Race Heats Up: Denver, Chargers, Seahawks, and More Vie for Postseason Spots Checkout Solipillow.com
Kilmar Abrego Garcia Stays Free for Christmas
01:58|A federal judge in Maryland has granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an El Salvadoran immigrant, a temporary restraining order, allowing him to spend Christmas with his family. Abrego Garcia, who entered the U.S. illegally as a teen and was mistakenly deported earlier this year, has been at the center of the immigration debate. He has pleaded not guilty to human smuggling charges and denies ties to the MS-thirteen gang. The judge released him from custody on December 11th, ruling the government had no solid deportation plan and couldnt hold him forever. Checkout Solipillow.com
DOJ Needs More Time for Epstein Files Release
01:14|DOJ Delays Epstein Files Release, Seeks More Time for Review; Senators Demand Inspector General Audit Checkout Solipillow.com
Jail Escapees Kidnap Lyft Driver, Face New Charges
01:42|Three inmates, facing serious charges, escaped from DeKalb County Jail, kidnapped a Lyft driver, and forced her into a terrifying ordeal during their getaway to south Florida. The driver was threatened with death, and her phone and bank accounts were targeted. Police caught up with the suspects in Miramar, Florida, and arrested them, rescuing the driver who was deeply traumatized by the experience. Checkout Solipillow.com
Talibro Influencers: Normalizing Taliban Rule
01:55|Talibro influencers, predominantly white men, are gaining fame by visiting Afghanistan and sharing their experiences with the Taliban on social media. These influencers, like Youngblood with 21K+ subscribers, stage provocative scenes and joke about the situation, often overlooking the harsh realities faced by Afghan women and girls under Taliban rule. The UN warns against normalizing the Taliban and calls for action on human rights crises. Experts advise building critical media literacy skills and urge platforms to flag and block such content. Checkout Solipillow.com