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Dec 25 2025POLITICS

St. Paul Schools' Big Spend on Tax Vote

St. Paul Public Schools didn't hold back when it came to convincing voters to support a new tax levy. They spent a whopping $125, 000 to get the word out. This included everything from lawn signs to YouTube videos featuring parents, students, and teachers. They even hired a consultant to help with t

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Dec 25 2025EDUCATION

New Faces and Fond Farewells at Manchester Schools

Manchester Local Schools are saying goodbye to two familiar faces and welcoming new ones. The school board recently swore in Krisi Gindlesperger to fill the seat left by Steve Rector. Rector stepped down to become the mayor of New Franklin. Gindlesperger will finish the remaining two years of Rector

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Dec 25 2025EDUCATION

Nursing Schools Face Hurdles Due to Loan Rule Changes

A recent decision by the Education Department has sparked concern among nursing schools and professionals. The department's new rules limit borrowing for certain graduate programs, including nursing. This has led to worries about a potential shortage of advanced nursing professionals. Several Repub

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Dec 25 2025HEALTH

Idaho's Mental Health Budget Cuts: A Risky Gamble?

Idaho's recent decision to cut mental health services is causing quite a stir. The state's top Medicaid official isn't even sure if these cuts will save money in the long run. But with a budget shortfall looming, Governor Brad Little ordered cuts across the board. The mental health services were on

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Dec 25 2025POLITICS

A New Hope for Bangladesh: Tarique Rahman's Return

Tarique Rahman, a key figure in Bangladesh's political scene, has come back to Dhaka after a long time away. He left in 2008 and has been living in London. Now, he's back to lead his party, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), into the upcoming elections. Rahman's return is a big deal. Thousands

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Dec 25 2025CRYPTO

Crypto's Big Winners and Losers of 2025

In the ever-changing world of crypto, 2025 brought some clear winners and losers. Experts have been talking about who came out on top and who didn't. Big names like Robinhood are doing well. They took a careful approach at first, but once things became clearer, they jumped in. This move paid off. O

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Dec 25 2025CRYPTO

Money's New Look: Tokens Take Over

Money isn't just paper or coins anymore. Thanks to blockchain tech, it's evolving. Kraken's Mark Greenberg shared this idea on CNBC. He believes money now includes things like Bitcoin, Tesla stocks, and even gold, all turned into digital tokens. This shift isn't small. Almost $415 billion in real-w

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Dec 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

Unlocking the Power of Public Input for a Greener Future

In the quest to reach net-zero emissions by 2050, the UK is exploring innovative ways to reduce energy demand. Unlike previous efforts that focused mainly on supply-side technologies, this new approach involves policymakers and the public in shaping energy scenarios. Policymakers took the lead in t

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Dec 25 2025OPINION

Love and Politics: Can They Coexist?

In a long-term relationship, love and shared values often go hand in hand. But what happens when politics drive a wedge between two people who care about each other? This is the dilemma facing one person in Washington. They love their partner but feel increasingly uncomfortable with their political

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Dec 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Surprising Winner of Japan's Game of the Year Poll

Japan's game developers have spoken, and their top pick for the year's best game might surprise you. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, a Japanese role-playing game, took the crown in a recent poll conducted by a popular gaming magazine. This isn't the first time the magazine has asked developers to share

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