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Dec 16 2025OPINION

Rogers Park: Embracing Change or Resisting Progress?

In a recent gathering, Anchorage Assembly Member Erin Baldwin Day engaged with the Rogers Park Community Council to tackle the city's housing crisis. The discussion revolved around easing zoning restrictions to allow more housing options along transit routes like Northern Lights Boulevard. Many att

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Dec 16 2025ENVIRONMENT

Weather Troubles: How Nature Messed with the Tang Dynasty

Let's talk about the Tang Dynasty in China. It was a big deal, but things got rough. The weather was a major player in their downfall. Imagine floods and droughts happening over and over again. Not good for farming, right? People back then relied on crops like millet, wheat, and rice. But when the w

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

Lawmakers in Mexico City Turn Session into a Brawl

In Mexico City, a recent congress session took a wild turn. Instead of discussing important topics, lawmakers started pushing and pulling each other. It all began when female lawmakers started arguing. One gave a slap, and another pulled hair. Soon, more lawmakers joined in, making the room look lik

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Dec 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

From Malta to the World: A Tech Journey

Zack Xuereb, a graduate from the University of Malta with a background in Maths and Computer Science, had a clear vision: he wanted to create real products that people would use. He felt that exams focused too much on memorization, which he saw as less useful for the future. Instead, he was drawn to

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Dec 16 2025BUSINESS

Cleaners Get Jobs Back After Long Fight in Hartford

A big win for workers in Hartford! After nearly a year of fighting, cleaners who lost their jobs at the Connecticut Science Center are finally getting their jobs back. The deal was made with Burgos Cleaning Services, the new company hired by the science center. The cleaners, who are part of the 32B

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Dec 16 2025HEALTH

A New Hope for Tough-to-Treat Leukemia

In the world of medical research, a new player has emerged that could change the game for people with a tough type of blood cancer called acute myeloid leukemia (AML). This cancer is notorious for being resistant to many treatments, especially in cases with complex genetic issues like MECOM rearrang

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Dec 16 2025HEALTH

Saturated Fats: What the New Research Really Says

A recent study has stirred up a debate about saturated fats and their impact on heart health. The research, published in a medical journal, looked at 17 clinical trials involving over 66, 000 people. It found that cutting down on saturated fats can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, but o

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Dec 16 2025POLITICS

Hunter Biden Loses Law License in Connecticut

Hunter Biden, son of former President Joe Biden, has been stripped of his law license in Connecticut. This decision came after he agreed to the disbarment, following complaints about his past legal troubles. The issues began with federal charges. Hunter was found guilty of lying on a gun purchase f

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Dec 16 2025SPORTS

Smart Moves: How the Spurs Plan to Use Victor Wembanyama in the NBA Cup Final

The San Antonio Spurs have a big decision to make about Victor Wembanyama for the NBA Cup final against the New York Knicks. Coach Mitch Johnson is thinking about using Wembanyama as a bench player again, just like he did in the semifinal win over Oklahoma City. Wembanyama is a key player, but he's

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Dec 16 2025BUSINESS

The Robot Vacuum Giant's Financial Wipeout

A well-known company behind the popular Roomba robot vacuum cleaners has recently filed for bankruptcy. This comes after a failed attempt to merge with Amazon and a struggle to compete with cheaper foreign competitors. The company, iRobot, is now being taken over by a Chinese manufacturer, ensuring

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