CHAIR NATALIE FEDERLE

Nov 29 2025LIFESTYLE

Affordable Gems: Top Picks from Amazon's Black Friday 2025

Amazon's Black Friday sale is back, offering a treasure trove of gifts under $50. This year, the focus is on practical and stylish items that cater to various interests. From kitchen essentials to cozy winter accessories, there's something for everyone. For those who love to cook, the Le Creuset Stoneware Mini Round Cocotte is a steal at $29. This versatile piece is...

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Nov 29 2025POLITICS

Taiwan's Bold Move: Boosting Defense to Counter China's Threats

Taiwan is stepping up its defense game. President Lai Ching-te has announced a massive $40 billion boost to military spending. This extra cash will focus on buying quick, mobile weapons from the U. S. to keep China's bigger military at bay. China sees Taiwan as its territory and isn't shy about using force if it feels the need. Lai made this announcement at a press ...

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Nov 28 2025ENVIRONMENT

Fossil Fuel Roadmap: Who's Really Blocking Progress at COP30?

At the recent COP30 climate talks in Belém, a mysterious "informal list" of 84 countries supposedly opposed to a fossil fuel roadmap caused quite a stir. This list, compiled by the Brazilian presidency, was meant to show who was blocking progress on transitioning away from fossil fuels. However, a closer look reveals some serious inconsistencies and errors. For star...

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

A New Leader Takes Charge in Southington Schools

In a recent turn of events, the Southington Board of Education has a fresh face at the helm. Zaya Oshana, a Democrat, is now the chairman, following his party's narrow victory in the municipal elections. This shift in power has brought about changes in the board's leadership. The school board's first meeting after the elections saw a unanimous vote for Oshana as cha...

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Nov 27 2025LIFESTYLE

Purgatory Resort Kicks Off 60th Season with a Snowy Welcome

After a rough start due to bad weather, Purgatory Resort is finally set to open its doors on Friday, November 28. The resort has been working hard to make sure everything is ready for skiers and snowboarders. They have been making snow around the clock to ensure there is enough for opening day. The resort is celebrating its 60th year, which is a big deal. To mark th...

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Nov 27 2025FINANCE

Bitmine Immersion: A Closer Look at Tom Lee's Crypto Bet

Bitmine Immersion Technologies, or BMNR, is a company that's all about crypto, specifically Ethereum (ETH). It's goal is to gather as much ETH as possible and boost the value of each share for its investors. BMNR is currently trading at a price lower than its actual value. It offers a small dividend and is planning to start a network for staking ETH in early 2026. E...

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Nov 27 2025CELEBRITIES

Guy Fieri's Ouch Moment: How a Simple Stumble Shook Up Flavor Town

Guy Fieri, the charismatic chef known for his bold flavors and energetic personality, recently had an unexpected mishap that put a temporary halt to his usual high-energy lifestyle. While filming his Food Network show, Fieri took a tumble down a set of stairs, resulting in a serious injury to his quad muscle. The accident was no small matter; the damage was so severe...

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Nov 27 2025CRYPTO

Mike Selig: The Crypto Lawyer Stepping into Big Regulatory Shoes

Mike Selig, a lawyer with strong ties to the crypto world, is on track to become the sole leader of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This is a big deal because the CFTC is responsible for overseeing financial markets, including the rapidly growing crypto industry. Selig has worked with many crypto clients, from big investment firms to smaller startup...

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Nov 26 2025FINANCE

Tech Titans Clash: Nvidia and Alphabet in AI Showdown

The tech world is buzzing with a fierce competition between Nvidia and Alphabet, two giants in the artificial intelligence (AI) arena. Recently, Alphabet's shares hit record highs, thanks to the excitement around its upgraded Gemini 3 model and rumors that Meta might buy its AI chips. Meanwhile, Nvidia, known for its AI dominance, saw its shares dip. Nvidia isn't ta...

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Nov 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Priest, A Puzzle, And A Whole Lot Of Drama

In the latest movie, a young priest named Jud Duplencity is sent to a small church upstate. He's got a past, including a boxing career and a death he regrets. Jud is not happy to be there, but he's got no choice. The church is run by Monsignor Wicks, a tough guy who loves to fight and throw punches, both in the ring and in life. Wicks is not a nice person. He's mean ...

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