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May 26 2026POLITICS

How Japan and South Korea Balance Old Wounds with Modern Needs

Japan and South Korea share a bond that’s hard to ignore. On one side, they’re economic allies, trading technology, cars, and pop culture like K-pop. On the other, they’re stuck in arguments over history—especially Japan’s rule over Korea in the early 1900s. These fights pop up in trade disputes, co

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May 26 2026WEATHER

Wind Advisory: Strong Gusts and Rain Sweep Through Missoula Area

A fast-moving band of rain and wind is slicing through parts of western Montana today, with gusts strong enough to rattle loose items and drop small branches. The system is racing north at about 35 miles per hour, currently stretching from just southwest of Missoula all the way to areas southeast of

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May 26 2026TECHNOLOGY

The woman shaping China’s chip future under pressure

Back in 2003, a young engineer named He Tingbo was handed a massive responsibility: lead Huawei’s push to design its own computer chips. At the time, the company gave her a $400 million budget and clear instructions—a bet that would later place her at the heart of China’s tech independence story. Ov

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May 26 2026BUSINESS

Small-town coffee shop finds roots in local love

A Sherrard coffee trailer that started serving drinks in August 2024 just planted itself permanently down the street. Brews Energy moved from its mobile setup to a small storefront at 410 Third St. , Suite B, where it now offers both hot coffee and energy drinks under one roof. The change came with

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May 26 2026FINANCE

SpaceX IPO Hype: Big Valuations Don’t Always Mean Big Profits

SpaceX’s upcoming stock market debut is drawing major attention, with whispers of a $1. 75 trillion valuation making headlines. But history shows that eye-popping numbers don’t always translate to wins for investors. A recent review of the 50 biggest stock launches over the past five years found tha

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May 25 2026POLITICS

A Fresh Look at Maine’s Tax Future

The state of Maine is facing a tough time. Property taxes are climbing, utility costs rise, and the economy isn’t growing fast enough to help many people. A retired veteran from Maine has written a letter that points out these problems and suggests a possible solution. He says that many retirees ar

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May 25 2026BUSINESS

Buying Instead of Building: The New Way to Start a Business

People who dream of owning a company are now looking at ready‑made options instead of building from scratch. When a business already has customers, steady money coming in, and a set of working procedures, it can be an attractive purchase. Entrepreneurs who choose this path are called acquisition e

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May 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

Huawei’s New Chip Trick Boosts Speed and Saves Money

Huawei has shown a fresh way to make its chips faster and cheaper. The company uses a design called “LogicFolding” that lets more transistors fit on the same chip and makes them run quicker. The new approach can add 53% more transistors and lift clock speeds by about 13%. Because Huawei cannot us

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May 25 2026SCIENCE

Dilithium: The Tiny Crystal That Powers the Star Trek Fleet

Starships in the famous space series rely on a tiny, pink mineral to travel faster than light. This mineral, called dilithium, is not a real rock but an imagined piece of technology that helps turn the violent clash between matter and antimatter into controlled energy. In practice, a ship’s engin

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May 25 2026CRIME

Ecuador’s fight against crime: progress and questions

Ecuador’s leader recently talked about the country’s crime-fighting plans and some good news on the economy during an important speech. He pointed to big moves like sending crime bosses to the U. S. and taking nearly 300 tons of drugs off the streets. The country sits between two major cocaine produ

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