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Dec 30 2025HEALTH

Montana's Rural Hospitals Get a Financial Boost

Montana's rural hospitals are in a tough spot. Almost 90% of them are running at a loss. This is a big deal because these hospitals are often the only medical help for miles around. But there's some good news coming from the federal government. They're sending over $233 million to help these hospita

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Dec 30 2025SCIENCE

Building Better Bones: A New Way to Make Stronger Scaffolds

In the world of medical science, there's a growing need for better materials to help repair and rebuild bones. One exciting development is a new method for creating strong, flexible scaffolds that can support bone growth. These scaffolds are made from a mix of polycaprolactone (PCL) and bioceramic p

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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 2025BUSINESS

MKDWELL Tech Inc. Shows Mixed Results in First Half of 2025

MKDWELL Tech Inc. has shared its financial results for the first half of 2025, showing a mix of growth and challenges. The company saw a big jump in revenue, up 68. 3% from the same period last year. This growth came mainly from selling more electronic products and processing services. However, prof

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Dec 30 2025LIFESTYLE

Finding Peace in the Past: Why People Are Turning to Old-School Hobbies

In a world buzzing with technology, many people are taking a step back. They are trading screens for sketchbooks, keyboards for knitting needles, and digital messages for handwritten notes. This isn't just a trend for older generations. Even young people, who have grown up with smartphones and socia

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Dec 30 2025SPORTS

Sports Stories That Stole the Show in 2025

In 2025, sports stories made their way into the Arkansas Times, but not in the usual way. Unlike other media outlets that focus solely on sports, the Times only covers sports when something truly remarkable happens. This year was no different. Among the usual political and food stories, sports tales

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

US and Venezuela Keep Quiet on Trump's Drug Facility Mention

Trump's recent comments about a U. S. operation targeting a "big facility" in Venezuela have left both American and Venezuelan officials tight-lipped. The president's remarks, made during a radio interview, hinted at a possible strike on a drug trafficking hub, but details remain scarce. The interv

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Dec 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Windows 10: A Look Back at the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Windows 10 is gone, but not forgotten. Officially, Microsoft stopped supporting it in October 2025. Yet, many users still cling to it, finding ways to keep it alive. This is because Windows 10 was a hit. It was the most used version of Windows since XP. But it wasn't perfect. In fact, it set the sta

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

Trump's Crime Claims Under Fire: Families Speak Out

In Washington, D. C. , families who have lost loved ones to violence are pushing back against President Trump's claims about crime rates. Since the National Guard was deployed in August, Trump has repeatedly stated that murders have stopped in the city. However, records show that 28 people have been

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

Fertility Equality: Aetna's Big Change for LGBTQ Families

Aetna, a major health insurance company, has decided to treat all couples equally when it comes to fertility care. This change comes after a legal battle that highlighted unfair treatment. For a long time, same-sex couples had to pay huge amounts of money out of their own pockets for fertility treat

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