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Apr 27 2025BUSINESS

Tesla's Troubles: A Look at the Electric Car Giant's Struggles

Tesla, the electric vehicle company, has been facing some serious challenges lately. In the first three months of the year, their profits took a massive hit, dropping by 71%. This isn't great news, especially when you consider that Tesla's CEO, Elon Musk, has been quite busy with other things. He's

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Apr 26 2025POLITICS

Musk's Quick Fix: A New Era of Government Cuts

The federal government underwent a major shakeup in its first 100 days under a new administration. A group of young tech experts, led by a billionaire entrepreneur, stormed into various government agencies. Their mission? To slash spending, cancel contracts, and even shut down entire depar

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Apr 26 2025CRIME

Coeur d'Alene: A Safer Place to Live

Coeur d'Alene has seen a drop in serious crimes over the past year. The city recorded 637 major crimes in 2024. These crimes include things like severe assaults, robberies, arson, rape, and murder. This is a 12% drop from the previous year. This trend has been going on for a decade. In 2014, there w

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Apr 26 2025HEALTH

The Quick Fix for Heart Attack Checks

Heart attacks are scary and can happen suddenly. Doctors need to act fast. That means a lot of tests and checks. Some of these tests are pretty new. They can spot problems quickly. This can save time and money. But are they always the best choice? First, let's talk about heart attacks. They

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Apr 25 2025POLITICS

The AI Education Puzzle: A Mixed Message?

The former U. S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order. It called for an urgent focus on artificial intelligence (AI) in education. This move sparked both excitement and puzzlement. The order aimed to boost AI skills among students and teachers. It also wanted to expose young minds to AI

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Apr 24 2025EDUCATION

DEI Programs Face Federal Hurdles

A recent ruling by a federal judge has temporarily halted efforts by the Trump administration to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in public schools. This decision came after a lawsuit filed by the National Education Association and the American Civil Liberties Union, which a

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Apr 23 2025HEALTH

VR Breaks Beat Rest for Emergency Doctors

Emergency room doctors face a lot of stress during their long 24-hour shifts. So, researchers wanted to see if virtual reality (VR) could help reduce their anxiety levels. They conducted a study with 26 emergency medicine residents, all around 29 years old, with an equal number of men and women. The

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Apr 22 2025EDUCATION

The Shift in Student Loan Repayment

The Education Department is set to resume debt collection for defaulted student loans starting May 5. This move affects approximately 5. 3 million borrowers who are currently behind on their federal student loans. The decision marks the end of a three-year pause on collections, which began during th

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Apr 22 2025BUSINESS

Google's Search Empire Under Fire: The Fight for Fair Play

In the heart of Washington, D. C. , a high-stakes showdown is unfolding. The Justice Department and Google are locked in a battle over how to address Google's dominant position in the search engine market. The stage is set at the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse, where both sides are pr

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Apr 21 2025POLITICS

A Defense Chief's Slip-Up: Secrets Spilled in Private Chat

On March 15th, a significant security blunder occurred when Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed sensitive information about an upcoming military operation in Yemen. This wasn't a slip-up in a public setting, but rather in a private Signal group chat. The chat included his wife, brother, and per

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