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Dec 18 2025WEATHER

Bracing for a Chilly Thursday: Wind, Snow, and Ice Take Over

The Twin Cities are in for a rough day on Thursday. A weather alert is out, warning of strong winds, a bit of snow, and roads that could turn icy in a flash. The advisory starts at 9 a. m. and lasts until 9 p. m. , so plan ahead. Wind is the big story here. Gusts between 45 and 60 mph are expected

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Late-Night TV Hosts: Trump's Speech and White House Drama

Late-night television hosts had a lot to say about Donald Trump's unexpected prime-time address. Jimmy Kimmel kicked off his show by joking that it was like a surprise episode of a show called "The Worst Wing. " He pointed out that Trump's speech interrupted popular shows like "Survivor" and "The Fl

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Dec 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Google Pixel Emoji Makeover: A Step Closer to iPhone Style

Google has been tweaking the emoji on Pixel phones. This happened with the Android 16 QPR3 beta update. The changes are not huge. But they do make the emoji look more like those on iPhones. Some emoji got a small makeover. For example, the "Face Exhaling" emoji now has a different angle. The "Loudl

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Dec 18 2025SCIENCE

Mars Rover Perseverance: A Journey Beyond Expectations

The Perseverance rover, NASA's intrepid explorer on Mars, is proving to be more resilient than initially anticipated. Launched with the ambitious goal of collecting Martian samples for a future retrieval mission, Perseverance is still going strong, far beyond its original timeline. The rover, roughl

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

A Surprising Team-Up: Trump's Social Media and a Fusion Energy Company

In a surprising move, the company behind Truth Social, Trump Media & Technology Group, has joined forces with TAE Technologies, a company focused on nuclear fusion. This deal, worth over $6 billion, has caused a stir in the stock market, with Trump Media's shares jumping by 35% in early trading. Th

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Dec 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

When Your Phone Turns Into a Puzzle

Phones are like trusty sidekicks. They're always there, helping us out. But what happens when that sidekick starts acting strange? That's the situation with the latest iOS update. It's like your phone has suddenly turned into a puzzle, and you're missing some pieces. People used to be content with

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

A New Name for a Historic Venue

The Kennedy Center, a famous performing arts hub in Washington, D. C. , is getting a new name. It will now be called the Trump-Kennedy Center. The decision came from the center's board of trustees, who were all appointed by President Trump earlier this year. The change is said to honor President Tr

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Life After the Federal Job: Stories of Struggle and Resilience

Federal jobs were once seen as stable and rewarding, but under Trump's administration, things changed drastically. Many workers faced layoffs, buyouts, and a chaotic work environment. By the end of 2025, around 317, 000 federal employees will have left their jobs, according to the Office of Personne

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

A Shortcut to Freedom for Bolsonaro?

Brazil's congress has given a boost to Jair Bolsonaro, the ex-president who was handed a 27-year prison term for plotting to overthrow the government after the 2022 elections. The new law, which has been cleared by both the lower house and the senate, could cut Bolsonaro's time behind bars significa

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

America's Shift: A Look at Recent Changes Under Trump

America has seen some big changes lately. The economy is doing better. Prices are going down. The border is more secure. People are earning more. But not everyone is happy. Some say the changes are not enough. Others say they are too much. The current leader took charge a while back. He found a lot

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