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Jan 15 2026FINANCE

State Street Steps into the Digital Finance Arena

State Street has just rolled out a new Digital Asset Platform. This is a big move for them. It's a system that helps turn traditional finance into digital tokens. The platform is built to be safe, strong, and able to grow. It's like a bridge between old-school money and new-school digital assets. T

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Jan 14 2026BUSINESS

State Laws Shaping the Future of Work

States are taking charge of employment laws, creating a mix of rules that can be confusing for businesses. From AI in hiring to menopause protections, here's what's changing. AI is a hot topic. Some states are making rules to stop AI from being biased in hiring. Illinois has a new law about this, a

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Jan 14 2026WEATHER

Staten Island's Chilly Surprise: What's Behind the Sudden Cold Snap?

Staten Island is bracing for a sudden temperature drop, all thanks to a cold front sweeping in from the Great Lakes. Earlier in the week, weather models hinted at a potential coastal storm, but those predictions have faded. Instead, a cold front is taking center stage, bringing snow and a significan

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Jan 13 2026WEATHER

Minnesota's January Chill: What to Expect

Minnesota is known for its cold winters, but this January is shaping up to be particularly frosty. Over the past few years, winters have been relatively mild, but this year is breaking that trend. December already saw some of the coldest temperatures on record in Duluth, and the chill is expected to

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Jan 07 2026POLITICS

Minnesota Governor Steps Down Amid Social Media Storm

Minnesota's Governor Tim Walz recently decided not to run for another term. This came after a viral video by a young content creator named Nick Shirley. The video claimed fraud in day care centers run by people of Somali origin. The video got a lot of attention, even from high-ranking officials. Pr

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Jan 06 2026WEATHER

Staten Island's Weather Rollercoaster: Fog, Rain, and a Warm-Up

Staten Island is in for a weather rollercoaster this week. The National Weather Service has issued a heads-up: dense fog and light rain are on the way Tuesday night. Temperatures will hover above freezing, staying in the upper 30s to lower 40s. This isn't just any fog—it's expected to get thick, red

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Jan 06 2026POLITICS

Minnesota's Child Care Fraud: What's Really Going On?

Minnesota's political scene is in a stir. Governor Tim Walz decided not to run again. He wants to focus on stopping fraud in state programs. This comes after a video by a conservative influencer, Nick Shirley, went viral. The video claimed that some day care centers in Minneapolis were cheating the

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

Minnesota Governor Walz Steps Down from Re-Election Bid

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has decided not to run for a third term. He said the decision came after a tough year for the state. Walz pointed to constant attacks from Republicans and President Donald Trump. These attacks focused on a fraud investigation into child care programs. Walz felt he couldn'

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Jan 05 2026EDUCATION

State Lawmakers Eye Big Changes for Colleges in 2026

State lawmakers are back at work, and colleges might be in for some big changes. Here are six key issues they will likely tackle this year. First up, diversity policies are under fire. More states might ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at public universities. These bans could aff

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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

Minnesota's Child Care Funding Freeze: What's Really Going On?

Minnesota is in a tight spot. The state has until next week to hand over a lot of data about child care providers and families who get federal money. If they don't, they might lose that funding. This all started when the Trump administration said there might be fraud happening with these funds. Som

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