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Nov 01 2025FINANCE

Shopping Online Just Got Pricier: Here's Why

A big change in how packages are taxed might make online shopping more expensive. Until recently, items worth less than $800 could enter the country without extra fees. But that rule ended in August, and it could mean higher prices for shoppers. This change could hit consumers harder than they thin

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Nov 01 2025CRIME

A Gang Member's Failed Escape: Stuck on a Sign

A man from El Salvador, Marlon Odir Gomez Hernandez, found himself in a ridiculous situation while trying to avoid arrest. He was in Houston, where ICE officers were conducting a routine operation. Instead of cooperating, he decided to run. He climbed through the ceiling of a washateria and onto the

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Nov 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Amazon's Hidden Crisis: Mercury, Mining, and the Fight for Indigenous Health

Deep in the Amazon, a silent battle is unfolding. Indigenous communities are facing a growing health crisis linked to illegal gold mining. Mercury, used to extract gold, is polluting rivers and posing serious risks to unborn children. This threat is so severe that some women are afraid to start fami

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Nov 01 2025POLITICS

Australia and Canada Team Up for Mineral Power

Australia and Canada just made a big move. They signed a deal to work together on important minerals. These are the kinds of minerals that are super important for making things like batteries and magnets. This deal is all about making sure they don't have to rely too much on China for these resource

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Nov 01 2025HEALTH

A Serious Claim Against a Care Facility

A woman has come forward with a disturbing accusation. She claims that a nursing home gave her powerful drugs without her consent. The drugs in question are fentanyl and heroin. These are not your average painkillers. They are serious stuff, often linked to addiction and overdose. The woman's exper

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Nov 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Elaine Hendrix: Dancing Through Pain

Elaine Hendrix, known for her role in The Parent Trap, faced a tough challenge during her time on Dancing with the Stars. She was determined to keep going, even after a serious injury. Three days after being rushed to the hospital with a rib injury, she was back at it, focused on winning. Hendrix h

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Nov 01 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Drag Queen Story Time: Building Community and Representation in Saginaw

In a lively turn of events, the Hoyt Library in Saginaw hosted a unique Halloween Drag Queen Story Hour, bringing together families and children for an afternoon of stories and fun. The event, held on October 29th, featured Dahlia Rivers, a local drag queen, who read four children's books to an eage

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Nov 01 2025ENVIRONMENT

Our Planet's Fever: Understanding the Facts Behind the Heat

Our world is getting hotter, and it's not just a phase. Over the past century, the average surface temperature has gone up by about 2 degrees Fahrenheit. This might not sound like much, but it's enough to cause some serious changes. Glaciers are melting, sea levels are rising, and extreme weather ev

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Nov 01 2025BUSINESS

Power Play: How Bitcoin Mining Fuels Data Center Dreams

Riot Platforms is shaking things up in the tech world. The company's CEO, Jason Les, recently shared some big plans. He said that Bitcoin mining is just a stepping stone. It's not the main goal. Instead, it's a way to build something bigger: data centers. Les explained that Bitcoin mining helps Rio

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Oct 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

When AI Sees Deer in Your Living Room: The Quirks of Smart Home Tech

Google's latest smart home feature, Gemini for Home, is making waves, but not always in a good way. This AI-powered tool is designed to help you keep an eye on your home by summarizing video footage and sending you notifications. However, it seems that Gemini has a bit of a learning curve when it co

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