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Anna ReedSenate Passes Protect College Sports Act 77-22, Sending Bill to the House
The bipartisan bill carries a $50 million revenue-sharing cap, an antitrust exemption and new transfer limits — but its House path runs through the November midterms.
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The dress code on the invitation is a set of instructions, not a suggestion. Here is what each one actually asks of a guest.
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Senate Passes Protect College Sports Act 77-22, Sending Bill to the House
The bipartisan bill carries a $50 million revenue-sharing cap, an antitrust exemption and new transfer limits — but its House path runs through the November midterms.
Why Viewers Refuse Shows on Principle, Then Love Them Anyway
A viral Reddit thread about 25 resisted movies and TV shows says less about taste than it does about marketing, franchise fatigue, and first impressions.
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The deal structure that replaces a cash fee with an ownership position — and what a star actually holds once the paperwork is signed.
Academy Museum Sets October Gala Honoring Theron, Domingo, Carpenter
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Finding Free Weekend Events Near You: A Local's Guide
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