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Final Project - Isaiah Calvert

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  Paramount’s Massive UFC Deal: Why 2026 Is Going To Change MMA Forever: The UFC has had a lot of big moments in its history, but the new seven-year deal with Paramount might end up being one of the biggest shifts the sport has ever seen. Starting in 2026, Paramount+ becomes the exclusive home of every UFC event in the United States , ending the long-running pay-per-view model and completely changing how fans get to watch fights. This partnership doesn’t just move UFC fights onto a new platform—it marks the first time fans will be able to watch all 13 numbered events and all 30 Fight Nights with nothing more than a subscription. No extra charges, and no more pay-per-view. Dana White summed it up perfectly when he said, “This deal puts UFC amongst the biggest sports in the world.” And honestly, he's right. A Streaming Deal That Reaches Way Beyond the U.S. The original announcement back in August revealed that Paramount+ will stream all UFC events in the United States. Then in ...
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20 - Wild Card - Isaiah Calvert

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       Netflix’s $72 Billion Move to Buy Warner Bros: The Deal That Could Reshape Entertainment Forever: Netflix shocked Hollywood this December by announcing a massive $72 billion deal to buy Warner Bros.’ film and streaming divisions. The move, which values the company at an $82.7 billion , would give Netflix ownership of HBO, HBO Max, and some of the most iconic franchises in entertainment history, from Harry Potter and Game of Thrones to The Big Bang Theory , Friends , and classics like Casablanca and The Wizard of Oz . The deal only becomes possible after Warner Bros. Discovery finishes splitting itself into two companies in 2026. Its Global Networks division—including CNN, TNT Sports, Discovery Channel, and European free-to-air networks—will become a separate company called Discovery Global . Once that’s done, Netflix steps in and takes everything else: the studio, the streaming platforms, and the entire Warner Bros. library. Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos sai...
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19 - Classmate Blog Critique - Isaiah Calvert

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  Savannah’s blog immediately stands out for its clean, elegant presentation and well-organized layout. From the floral header graphics to the balanced spacing of text and images, the site feels visually inviting and easy to navigate. Her use of soft colors, refined typography, and consistent image framing gives the blog a polished, professional look. The design choices work together to create a calm reading environment that matches her writing voice—thoughtful, careful, and detail-oriented. Even at a glance, the blog communicates that she takes pride in her work and understands the importance of visual clarity in digital writing. Across her posts, Savannah demonstrates a level of consistency that reflects strong engagement with each assignment. Every entry includes a visually relevant cover image, a clear title, and writing that shows attention to detail. Whether she is covering campus news, public records, or entertainment trends, her tone remains steady and professional. The pos...
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18- News App Critique - Isaiah Calvert

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  Apple News Apple News is one of the most widely used news apps, and at first glance, it sets a high standard for presentation. The design is clean, organized, and easy to navigate, with headlines laid out in a way that feels familiar even to new users. It pulls stories from a wide range of reputable outlets, which gives it a strong mix of national, international, entertainment, and niche coverage. The search function works smoothly, the layout adjusts well to different devices, and the app generally succeeds at presenting news in a visually appealing way. However, once you start actually trying to read the stories it recommends, the weaknesses become impossible to ignore—especially the paywalls. Apple News often promotes articles that require an Apple News+ subscription or a subscription to an individual publication. This means that a large portion of the most important or in-depth stories are locked behind paywalls, sometimes even when the headline is featured on the front page...
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17- Opinion on National News - Isaiah Calvert

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  A tragic shooting in Washington, D.C. left one West Virginia National Guard member dead and another seriously injured. Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, only 20 years old, died on Thanksgiving after being shot during a routine patrol outside a Metro station. Her partner and friend, Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe, is still fighting for his life in the hospital, though doctors have seen small signs of improvement. Both soldiers came from tight-knit West Virginia communities, and the state has held vigils and tributes to honor them. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who came to the U.S in 2021 after working with CIA-backed counterterrorism units. Despite claims made after the attack, officials say he underwent thorough vetting before entering the country. He had recently been granted asylum in April but was reportedly struggling with severe mental health issues. Authorities still have not identified a clear motive and say the investigation is ongoing. Lakanwa...
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16 - Opinion on Local News - Isaiah Calvert

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  The Pulaski County Circuit Court has ruled that former Little Rock police officer Charles Starks is owed more than $70,000 in backpay and benefits following his firing after the 2019 fatal shooting of Bradley Blackshire .- This ruling follows the earlier settlement between the family of Bradley Blackshire and the City of Little Rock. Blackshire, age 29, was fatally shot by Starks in February 2019 during a traffic stop involving a stolen vehicle. His death prompted significant public backlash and protests throughout the city. Although a prosecutor ultimately ruled the shooting justified, Starks was fired from the department shortly afterward. A judge ordered his reinstatement in early 2020, but he resigned later that same year. According to testimony reviewed in the case, Starks said he observed Blackshire reach to put the vehicle into gear and then reach down toward an area he could not see—actions that led Starks to believe Blackshire might be reaching for a gun. As Starks b...
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15 - Pop Culture - Isaiah Calvert

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  YouTube star Jack Doherty was arrested in Miami for drug possession charges-  YouTube star Jack Doherty was arrested in the Miami area Saturday on drug-related charges. He was filming video content while attempting to engage with police officers in the middle of the road, blocking traffic in the process. He was then apprehended, before a police search found "half of an orange oval-shaped pill with 3 imprinted on it, consistent with a Schedule II amphetamine", and three "suspected cannabis cigarettes". Doherty, 22, was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, and resisting an officer without violence, according to online booking records. The charging records also show possession of amphetamine. If he is found guilty on all of the charges he faces, he will be looking at a Third-degree felony, which would land him up to five years in prison and a $ 5,000 fine. and a first-degree misdemeanor, up to one year in jail, and a $ 1,000 fin...
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