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Dec 30 2025EDUCATION

A Familiar Face Takes Charge of Plum School District's Finances

John Zahorchak is stepping back into his old shoes as the director of finance and operations for Plum School District. This time, he's bringing a wealth of experience and a promise to make school finances more engaging. Zahorchak isn't new to the district or the role. He previously held the same pos

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Dec 30 2025BUSINESS

Craft Beer Industry Faces Tough Times as Popular Brewery Shuts Down

The craft beer industry is going through a rough patch. Many breweries are closing their doors. This is happening after a few years of struggles. The situation might get worse before it gets better. Over 250 breweries in the U. S. have already closed this year. More are expected to follow. Some bre

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Dec 30 2025SPORTS

NFL Week 17: Favorites Shine, Upsets Spark Drama

Week 17 of the NFL season was packed with excitement. Teams fought hard for division titles and playoff spots. Bettors had a lot to cheer about, especially when favorites won big. Favorites had a strong week. They won most of their games. This was a big change from earlier in the week when underdog

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Dec 30 2025OPINION

Harvard's New Rules: Free Speech or Just Different Limits?

Harvard University recently made big changes to its diversity and inclusion programs. This shift happened because of pressure from the Trump administration. The university's focus is now on encouraging open discussions and connections among students. The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and B

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

A New Chapter in Cambodia and Thailand's Border Dispute

In a move to calm tensions, Cambodia and Thailand's foreign ministers met with China's foreign minister in a province near the disputed border. This meeting happened just two days after both countries signed a new ceasefire agreement. The fighting had been going on for weeks, killing over 100 people

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Dec 29 2025SPORTS

Marcus Freeman: A New Deal and a Bright Future at Notre Dame

Marcus Freeman, the head coach of Notre Dame, has decided to stick around for another season. He just got a better contract from the university. This is big news because many thought he might jump to the NFL, especially with teams like the New York Giants looking for new coaches. Freeman has been d

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Dec 29 2025CRIME

Search for Missing Teen Camila: Community and Authorities Join Forces

Camila Mendoza Olmos, a 19-year-old from Texas, vanished on Christmas Eve, leaving her family and community in distress. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is deeply concerned, believing she might be in serious danger. Her parents, Rosario Olmos and Alfonso Mendoza, are desperate for her safe return.

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Dec 29 2025BUSINESS

GM's Stock Soars: What's Driving the Surge?

General Motors (GM) is having a stellar year in the stock market. As of the last trading day, its shares have climbed over 55%, reaching an all-time high of more than $80 per share. This is the best performance since the company's comeback after bankruptcy in 2009. Several things are fueling this g

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Dec 29 2025SCIENCE

Smart Computers Designing Medicines: A New Way to Find Cures

People are using smart computers to make new medicines. These computers can look at tiny parts of medicine and guess how they work. They can also make new medicines that might help people feel better. First, the computers learn about medicines. They look at how medicines are built. Then, they guess

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

A New Hope for Peace: Thailand and Cambodia Take Steps to End Border Conflict

Thailand and Cambodia are taking steps to rebuild trust and solidify a ceasefire after weeks of violent clashes. This comes after a meeting in China, where both countries agreed to work together to prevent future conflicts. The fighting, which started early this month, has been going on for weeks.

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