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Jul 11 2025POLITICS

How Five States Are Trying to Fix Past Cannabis Wrongs

In the US, some states have started programs to make up for past mistakes related to cannabis. These programs focus on helping people who were hurt by old laws. They also aim to give everyone a fair chance in the new cannabis business. Five states have taken big steps. Colorado was one of the first. It created ways to help people with past cannabis convictions start...

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Jul 02 2025POLITICS

California's Crime Numbers: A Closer Look at Newsom's Claims

California's Governor, Gavin Newsom, has been using crime statistics to defend the state's reputation. He often highlights that California's homicide rate is lower than some other states, like Missouri. However, this comparison is misleading. Missouri's high homicide rate is largely due to St. Louis, a city run by Democrats for decades. Newsom's focus on homicides ig...

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Jun 30 2025CRIME

A Tragic Workplace Mishap in Missouri

A terrible accident took place at a cereal factory in Perryville, Missouri. A worker, Nicolas Lopez Gomez, lost his life while cleaning an industrial oven. He was 38 years old and had been using a power washer on the outside of the oven when the incident occurred. It's still unclear how he ended up inside the oven, but authorities don't think anyone else was involved...

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Jun 24 2025WEATHER

East Coast Faces Scorching Heatwave: What's Happening and Why It Matters

The East Coast is currently experiencing a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring to levels not seen in over a decade. This intense heat is caused by a heat dome, a weather phenomenon where high pressure traps hot air in a region. The effects of this heatwave are far-reaching and severe. In St. Louis, a tragic incident occurred when a woman passed away after bei...

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Jun 21 2025POLITICS

Stealth Bombers on the Move: A New Chapter in Middle East Tensions

The Middle East is buzzing with anticipation as eight aerial refueling tankers and three B-2 Spirit stealth bombers took off from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. The bombers are designed to carry Massive Ordnance Penetrators, which can destroy heavily fortified bunkers, like the one in Iran's Fordow nuclear facility. The tankers are likely escorting the bombers ...

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Jun 18 2025POLITICS

The Senate's Tax and Health Care Shake-Up

The Senate Republicans are making significant changes to a major bill that could greatly impact the country's future. This bill is a key part of President Trump's plans for his second term. The Senate Finance Committee recently released the details of this bill, which includes adjustments to Medicaid and tax credits for clean energy. The goal is to prevent a massive ...

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Jun 14 2025POLITICS

Minnesota on Edge: Protests Halted After Deadly Shooting

In Minnesota, a grim event has led to a sudden change of plans. A shooting early Saturday morning has left a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband dead, while another lawmaker was injured. The suspect, who was pretending to be a police officer, is still on the loose. This has caused a lot of worry and has led to some big decisions being made. The Minnesota State...

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Jun 10 2025POLITICS

A Surprising Shift in GOP Wage Policies

A significant change is brewing in the political landscape. A conservative senator from Missouri, Josh Hawley, is pushing for a raise in the federal minimum wage. This move places him in an unexpected alliance with some of the most liberal members of Congress. The proposed legislation, named the "Higher Wages for American Workers Act, " aims to increase the federa...

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Jun 09 2025SPORTS

Football's Future: Money, Storms, and Big Games

A recent court ruling has put college football in a spin. This decision means big changes for how money is shared among athletes. Greg Byrne, a key figure in the sport, has shared his thoughts on what this means for the future. The old system wasn't fair to football and basketball players. They generated lots of money, but didn't see much of it. Now, the que...

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Jun 07 2025POLITICS

Senators' Dilemma: Navigating Trump's Agenda Bill

The Senate is facing a tough task. They have to pass a major bill by July 4th. This bill is part of Trump's agenda. But, senators have different ideas about what should be in it. Some want more cuts to spending. Others think the cuts to Medicaid and clean energy tax credits are too harsh. The Senate Majority Leader, John Thune, has a big challenge. He can only a...

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