BRIAN SHINN

Nov 10 2025POLITICS

Maryland's Bold Move: Redrawing the Political Map

Maryland is making waves with a plan to redraw its political boundaries. Governor Wes Moore is leading the charge, saying the state won't just sit back while others make changes. He's not alone in this idea. Other states, like Texas and Florida, have already started redrawing their maps. Moore believes Maryland should do the same. The goal? To make sure the state's ...

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Nov 10 2025POLITICS

Lewiston and Clarkston: A Tale of Two Elections

Lewiston's recent local elections were a mix of surprises and predictability. Despite dull campaigns with minimal advertising and door-to-door activity, voter turnout was surprisingly high at 34%. This was a significant jump from the 18. 93% turnout in 2023, though still below the 42. 9% seen in 2021 during a major change in city governance. Incumbents dominated the...

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Nov 06 2025SPORTS

Fantasy Football's Big Questions for Week 10

Let's talk about some key players and their situations heading into Week 10 of the fantasy football season. First up, Rico Dowdle has been a standout performer for the Carolina Panthers. He's been a top fantasy running back, ranking third in the league in rushing yards despite starting only three games. However, his quad injury is a concern, and his status for Week ...

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Nov 06 2025BUSINESS

Starbucks Workers Threaten Strike Amid Contract Talks

Starbucks workers, who are part of the union Starbucks Workers United, have announced plans to strike on November 13. This date coincides with the company's annual Red Cup Day, a promotional event aimed at boosting holiday sales. The union's decision comes after a significant majority of its members voted in favor of a strike, with 92% supporting the action. The work...

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Nov 04 2025SPORTS

Jakobi Meyers Finds a New Home in Jacksonville

Jakobi Meyers, a wide receiver who was not happy with his team, has been traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Oakland Raiders received a fourth and sixth-round draft pick in exchange for Meyers and the rest of his contract. Meyers is under contract until 2025, with a base salary of $10. 5 million for the full season. Meyers spent four years with the New England P...

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Nov 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Studio Obsidian: A New Way to Create Stories

A new company called Obsidian is using AI to help creators make better stories. It was started by two people, Wes Walker and Louis Gheysens. They want to use AI to make the process of creating stories faster and more efficient. But they also want to make sure that the stories still feel real and emotional. Obsidian is not just for advertising. It can also be used fo...

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Nov 04 2025SPORTS

Colorado State Rams Gear Up for UNLV Showdown

The Colorado State Rams are getting ready for their second-last home game of the 2025 football season. They are set to face the UNLV Rebels at Canvas Stadium after a week off. The game is scheduled for November 8th, with kickoff at 7:30 p. m. Mountain Time. Fans can catch the action on TV through FS1 or online via FoxSports. com and the Fox Sports Go app. For those ...

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Nov 04 2025SPORTS

Cowboys' Coaching Choices: A Look at the Big Decisions

The Dallas Cowboys are at a crossroads. Brian Schottenheimer, the team's offensive coordinator, is keeping a close eye on defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus. This isn't just a routine check-up. Schottenheimer has good reasons to scrutinize Eberflus's work. Maybe if Schottenheimer had hired Eberflus himself, he might be more lenient. But he didn't, and that's the rea...

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Nov 03 2025POLITICS

Minneapolis Chooses Its Path: Policing and Politics Collide

Minneapolis is at a crossroads, with policing and public safety at the heart of the upcoming mayoral election. The city has faced significant challenges since the murder of George Floyd in 2020, including rising crime rates, a demoralized police force, and a public that has struggled to trust law enforcement. The current police chief, Brian O’Hara, took over a depar...

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Nov 03 2025CRIME

Justice Served: Hollywood Producer's Dark Crimes Exposed

David Brian Pearce, a Hollywood producer, has been handed a severe sentence for his role in two tragic deaths. At 43 years old, he was given 146 years to life in prison for the deaths of Christy Giles, 24, and Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola, 26. Pearce was found guilty of first-degree murder, rape, and multiple sexual assaults against seven women between 2007 and 2021...

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