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Dec 03 2025BUSINESS

Duluth's Paddle North Store Shuts Down After Short Run

Downtown Duluth has seen another business close its doors, and this time it's Paddle North. This store, which sold kayaks, paddleboards, and outdoor gear, opened just a few months ago in June. It was located at 3 West Superior Street, right next to North Shore Tattoo. The store was open from Wednesd

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Dec 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

OnePlus Watch Lite: A Game Changer for Smartwatch Users

OnePlus is set to release a new smartwatch called the Watch Lite. This watch is special because it can work with both Android and iPhone. This is a big deal because most smartwatches only work with one type of phone. The Watch Lite has a lot of cool features. It is very light, has a big and bright s

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

GOP's Health Care Puzzle: Pieces Scattered, Deadline Looming

Republicans are in a pickle. They want a health care plan, but they're not sure what should be in it. It's like trying to put together a puzzle without looking at the picture on the box. Some senators are worried that if they don't figure it out soon, they'll face a political storm in the 2026 midte

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Dec 03 2025HEALTH

Helping Hands: How UVA Health Spreads Holiday Cheer

UVA Health is giving back to the community this holiday season. They are donating $37, 500 to four nonprofits in Charlottesville, Culpeper, and Northern Virginia. This is to honor their over 18, 000 employees. The money will go to All Blessings Flow, the Culpeper Food Closet, Fauquier FISH, and Act

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Dec 03 2025OPINION

Building Stronger Bonds: How Communities Can Thrive Together

In today's world, it's clear that we need to focus on building communities where people genuinely care for each other. These places are not just about living side by side; they're about feeling connected and looking out for one another. The idea of creating such communities isn't new. A long time ag

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Dec 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

Rio's Rare Palm Trees Bloom and Bid Farewell

Rio de Janeiro is witnessing a spectacular yet bittersweet event. Tall, golden palm trees called Talipot palms are blooming for the first and last time. These palms are not native to Brazil. They were brought from South Asia decades ago by a famous landscape architect. The palms were planted in two

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

Deadly Drone Strikes: A Question of Justice or Vengeance?

A recent incident involving U. S. military drone strikes on suspected drug traffickers has sparked controversy and raised serious questions about justice and international law. The initial strikes, which targeted boats suspected of carrying drugs, were already controversial due to the lack of clear

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

US Military Strikes on Drug Boats: Legal or Lethal?

The US military has been striking boats suspected of drug trafficking, resulting in 83 deaths. Recent reports suggest that a second strike was ordered on a damaged boat with survivors, sparking debates about the legality of these actions. A "double-tap" strike involves a second attack after the fir

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Dec 03 2025CRIME

A Quick Thinking App Leads to Arrests in a Series of Crimes

A man and a woman were caught after a spree of crimes across several towns. Police say they struck in Duxbury, Plymouth, and Kingston all in one day. Fernando Torres, 37, from Providence, RI, and Victoria Lambert, 29, from Warwick, RI, were picked up by Pembroke and Massachusetts State Police. They

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Dec 03 2025ENTERTAINMENT

How to Share a Life Story in the Pioneer Press

The Pioneer Press offers a way to honor loved ones who have passed away. To do this, you need to send an email with specific details. This includes your name, address, phone number, and the details of the person who died. You can also add a photo if you want. The newspaper needs to check that the p

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