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Oct 23 2025BUSINESS

Vallejo's Finance Chief Moves On

Vallejo has seen a wave of top officials leaving recently. Rekha Nayar, the city's finance director, is the latest to go. She spent nine years with Vallejo before moving to the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District. Her last day was Thursday, and she starts her new job next week. Nayar isn't th

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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

Russia's Stance on EU Assets: A Delicate Balance

Russia is keeping a close eye on the European Union's actions regarding frozen Russian assets. However, they are not currently planning to take any European assets, such as companies or banks. This stance could change if the EU decides to confiscate Russia's frozen assets. A high-ranking official f

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Oct 23 2025POLITICS

Trump's Pardon Power: A Double-Edged Sword

Trump's recent pardon of George Santos, a former congressman convicted of fraud, has sparked a heated debate. This isn't an isolated incident. Trump has a history of pardoning individuals who support him or his political agenda. Santos, who pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft and wire fraud

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Oct 22 2025POLITICS

North Carolina's Political Chess Game: Republicans Redraw the Map

In North Carolina, politics is like a game of chess, and Republicans are making a bold move. They're redrawing the state's congressional map to give themselves an even bigger advantage. Right now, they hold 10 out of 14 seats in the House. But with the new map, they could likely win 11 seats. This i

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Oct 22 2025CRIME

The Louvre's Bold Jewel Heist: What Went Wrong?

The Louvre, a top museum in Paris, faced a shocking robbery on a Sunday morning. Thieves took valuable jewels in just seven minutes. They used angle grinders to break in and threatened staff. The thieves escaped on motorbikes, leaving the museum in chaos. The stolen items include a pearl and diamond

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Oct 22 2025SCIENCE

Celebrating a Century of Frantiek Balt's Legacy in Bird Lice Research

Frantiek Balt, a notable figure in the world of bird lice research, would have turned 100 years old this year. His work, both published and unpublished, has left a lasting impact on the field of ornithology and phthirapterology. Balt was a pioneer in studying chewing lice, a group of tiny insects th

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Oct 22 2025POLITICS

The Shift in Power: How Politics and Religion Are Mixing Under Trump

The United States has always been a melting pot of different beliefs and ideas. But recently, there's been a noticeable shift in how religion and politics are intertwining. President Trump has been at the forefront of this change, creating offices and task forces that focus on Christian values. This

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Oct 22 2025POLITICS

Portland's Legal Battle: Who Gets to Decide on National Guard Deployment?

In a twist of events, the Trump administration is pushing to remove the last legal hurdle preventing them from sending National Guard troops to Portland. This move comes right after a higher court overturned an earlier order that had stopped the administration from using Oregon's National Guard in t

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Oct 22 2025CRIME

A Big Jewel Heist at the Louvre: What Went Wrong?

The Louvre in Paris is one of the most famous museums in the world. It holds priceless treasures from history. But recently, thieves stole jewels worth $102 million. This happened in broad daylight. The museum's director is now under scrutiny. She must answer questions about security. The heist was

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Oct 22 2025SPORTS

OKC Thunder's Shiny New Championship Gear: What's Inside?

The OKC Thunder are kicking off their season with a bang. They've got new bling to show off! Before they face the Houston Rockets, they're having a big ceremony to unveil their championship rings and banner. These rings aren't just any rings. They're packed with details. Each one has a special band

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