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Like previous years, the early 2025 Samsung flagship phone series contains three models, the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and the Galaxy S25 Ultra — the main differentiator being size.

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Ole Miss women's basketball completed its first sweep this season. The Rebels beat Vanderbilt 76-61 on the road Sunday. Coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin's team beat the Commodores (18-5, 5-4 SEC) in ...

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