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Jan 09 2025BUSINESS

Ski Patrollers Win Big in Utah Resort Strike

After a tense two-week strike, 200 ski patrollers at a big Utah resort are back on the job. They accepted a new contract that includes a $2-an-hour pay raise and better deals for senior patrollers. The Park City Ski Professional Ski Patrol Association called it a big victory. They say it shows what

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

US Sends Final $500M Military Aid to Ukraine Before Biden Leaves Office

The Biden administration has recently unveiled its final military aid package for Ukraine, totaling $500 million. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was slated to reveal this figure at the last US-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. This assistance comes as the Whi

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Jimmy Carter: A Life of Faith and Service

Jimmy Carter, who lived to be 100 years old, was known for his strong faith. He was a Baptist Sunday School teacher and spent much of his post-presidential life helping people in need. He also worked to improve peace, democracy, and health around the world. During his time as president, Carter was k

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Jan 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Elden Ring Nightreign: Console Players Get Early Access

Bandai Namco is throwing open the doors to Elden Ring Nightreign, but it's console players who get the first peek. Starting next month, they'll test the network on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S|X. PC players, sorry, you'll have to wait. This isn't just a game preview—it's a technical test to make

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Mexico's Moves if Trump's Threats Turn Real

President-elect Donald Trump has big plans for his second term, and Mexico might feel the heat. Trump wants to send back millions of migrants, hike tariffs, and even use U. S. troops against drug traffickers in Mexico. This could hurt Mexico's economy and society, and infringe on its sovereignty. Bu

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Jan 09 2025POLITICS

Immigration Debate: A New Path for Democrats?

With Donald Trump set to become president again, some Democrats and pro-immigration groups are considering new ideas to address immigration. Some want to reduce overall immigration numbers while creating better legal paths for immigrants based on the economy's needs and humanitarian relief. Represe

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Jan 09 2025HEALTH

Depression Over Time: Refugee Youth in Kampala

Did you know that many refugee teenagers in Kampala, Uganda, are dealing with depression? But what’s really interesting is that these feelings of sadness change over time. Some teens feel better, others worse, and a few stay the same. A study was done to figure out why these changes happen. The res

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Jan 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Merging Big Language Models with Federated Learning

You know those massive language models everyone’s talking about? They’re getting bigger, and so is the demand for high-quality data. Researchers are combining these models with a technique called federated learning to tackle data scarcity. Think of it like this: instead of sending all your data to o

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Jan 09 2025EDUCATION

Bridgewater-Raritan School Board Changes Schedule, Three Members Sworn In

In Bridgewater, New Jersey, the Bridgewater-Raritan Regional School Board held its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday night. Three members took their oaths of office: Ashish "AJ" Joshi and Jennifer Loughran, who were re-elected, and Jeremy Li, who was newly elected. The meeting also saw change

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Jan 08 2025POLITICS

Freedom Flights: Italian Journalist Returns Home After Iranian Detention

An Italian reporter, Cecilia Sala, has safely landed in Italy after being held in Iran for three weeks. Her release came about through intense diplomatic efforts, sparked by her arrest in Tehran on December 19. Sala, a journalist for Il Foglio, was accused of violating Iranian laws. Her detention co

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