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Jan 13 2026LIFESTYLE

Raising Kids in Nevada: A Tough Gig?

Nevada isn't the best place to raise a family. It's near the bottom of the list. Only three states are worse. This is what a recent study found. The study looked at many things. It checked out family fun, health, safety, education, child care, affordability, and money matters. Nevada did okay in fa

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Jan 13 2026WEATHER

Minnesota's January Chill: What to Expect

Minnesota is known for its cold winters, but this January is shaping up to be particularly frosty. Over the past few years, winters have been relatively mild, but this year is breaking that trend. December already saw some of the coldest temperatures on record in Duluth, and the chill is expected to

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Jan 12 2026HEALTH

California's Deadly Mushroom Warning: What You Need to Know

California is facing a serious issue with wild mushrooms. Recently, many people got sick from eating them. Three people even died. This is a big problem because usually, only a few people get sick from mushrooms each year. The main culprit is the death cap mushroom. It's one of the most dangerous t

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Jan 12 2026SPORTS

Vermont High School Athletes Shine in Winter Sports

Vermont's high school winter sports scene is buzzing with talent. Every week, fans get to vote for their favorite athletes. This week, there are plenty of impressive performances to consider. Voting is easy. Just head to the official website. No emails or social media posts will count. The deadline

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Jan 12 2026OPINION

Colorado's Child Care Crisis: Local Efforts to Bridge the Gap

Colorado is grappling with a serious child care crisis. The cost of child care is a huge burden for many families. For a single parent, child care can take up nearly half of their income. This is way above the federal affordability benchmark of 7%. The state also has a shortage of spots in licensed

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Jan 11 2026POLITICS

Big Money Moves to Stop California's Billionaire Tax Plan

California's super-rich are worried. A new plan to tax their wealth is on the table. And they're not happy about it. So, they're fighting back. With big money. Peter Thiel, a well-known venture capitalist, just donated $3 million to stop this plan. He gave the money to a group called Californians A

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Jan 11 2026POLITICS

Illinois Lawmakers Face Tough Choices with $2. 2 Billion Budget Gap

Illinois lawmakers are back at work, but this time, they're dealing with a $2. 2 billion budget gap. That's a lot of money, and it's not going to be easy to fix. The state is also dealing with some big changes in Washington, like fewer federal dollars coming in. This means lawmakers have to be extra

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Jan 11 2026HEALTH

Colorado's Big Bet on Rural Health Care: Will It Work?

Colorado is getting a big chunk of money to fix health care in rural areas. Over the next five years, the state will receive around $1 billion from the federal government. The goal is to make rural health care better, not just keep hospitals running. But not everyone is happy with the plan. Hospita

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Jan 11 2026WEATHER

Michigan's Snowy Weekend: What to Expect

Michigan is in for a snowy weekend, with different parts of the state bracing for varying amounts of snowfall. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued Winter Weather Advisories for many areas, indicating that the snow is far from over. Northern Michigan is expected to see the heaviest snowfal

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Jan 10 2026POLITICS

California's Budget Betting Game: Is Newsom Playing with Fire?

California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, decided to skip the traditional budget reveal, leaving his finance chief to deliver the news. The state is facing a $3 billion deficit, but the real concern is that this number could balloon to $22 billion next year. The budget, nearly $349 billion, is a gamble,

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