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Oct 06 2025OPINION

Facing the Future: How the West is Learning to Live with Less

The West is going through a tough time. For a long time, people here believed that the future would always be better than the present. This idea was a big part of how societies in Europe and America saw themselves. But now, things are changing. Loss is becoming a big part of life. One of the bigges

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Oct 05 2025POLITICS

Putin's Bet on Trump's Decision

Russia's president, Vladimir Putin, recently shared his thoughts on the U. S. potentially sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. He thinks it won't happen, showing his confidence in his relationship with Donald Trump. Putin even called Trump someone who enjoys surprising people but also knows how to

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Oct 03 2025POLITICS

Putin's Nuclear Threats: A Risky Game in Ukraine

Tensions are rising as Russian President Vladimir Putin makes bold threats involving Ukraine's nuclear power plants. On October 2, Putin spoke at the Valdai International Discussion Club in Sochi. He suggested that Russia might target Ukrainian nuclear facilities. This is a serious issue because nuc

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Sep 30 2025SPORTS

Newcastle's Big Spend: Is It Smart or Just Silly?

Newcastle United made some bold moves this summer, but not everyone is impressed. They spent a lot of money on new players, especially Nick Woltemade, who cost them a whopping £65 million. That's a lot of cash for a single player, and some people think it's not worth it. Woltemade is a young talent

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Sep 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Standing Up to AI: A Writer's Fight Against Big Tech

In 2023, a writer discovered that their books had been used without permission to train AI models. This was a huge shock. The writer was one of many whose work was taken and used to make AI tools like chatbots. The companies behind these tools had taken years of hard work and turned it into data for

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Sep 28 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Brain Drain: How AI is Turning Us into Thoughtless Zombies

AI is becoming a big part of our lives. It's growing fast. Some people say the internet already made us less smart. Now, AI might make things even worse. The internet is full of distractions. It's hard to focus. This can change how our brains work. We might not think as deeply as before. AI tools l

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Sep 27 2025LIFESTYLE

A Local Favorite Bids Adieu After Two Decades

After more than 20 years of serving up Southwestern, Cajun, and Creole flavors, Rebos, a beloved restaurant on Sioux City's Historic Fourth Street, has permanently closed its doors. The announcement came via a heartfelt Facebook post, expressing gratitude to the community for their unwavering suppor

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Sep 26 2025BUSINESS

Starbucks Adjusts Its Brew: Why Some Stores Are Brewing Their Last Cup

Starbucks, the coffee giant known for its widespread presence, is making some big changes. It's closing around 400 stores in North America. This is part of a larger plan to save about $1 billion. The company's CEO, Brian Niccol, said these stores weren't up to par or weren't making enough money. Th

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Sep 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

Global Climate Action: Moving Forward Without the U. S.

The world is still pushing ahead with climate action, even with the U. S. stepping back. The U. N. special adviser on sustainability, Jeffrey Sachs, shared this at a recent event. He said other countries are not letting the U. S. slow them down. Sachs talked to many world leaders this year, and none

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Sep 24 2025BUSINESS

Lithium Rush: U. S. Eyes Stake in Canadian Mining Firm

The U. S. government is looking to get a piece of the action in the lithium mining world. They are in talks with Lithium Americas, a Canadian company, about taking an equity stake. This comes as they renegotiate a big loan for a mine in Nevada. Lithium Americas' stock shot up on the news. It more t

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