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Oct 29 2025EDUCATION

Launch Your Farm Dream: Online Course for Future Farmers

Ever thought about starting your own farm or seafood business? There's a course for that! The University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering a web-based business planning course for new and aspiring producers. It's a great chance to learn the ropes of running a sustainable business in the nat

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Oct 29 2025POLITICS

Trump Family's Crypto Boom: Is Transparency Enough?

The Trump Organization has seen a huge jump in money from crypto sales. In the first half of 2025, they made over $800 million from crypto assets, mostly from their World Liberty tokens. This is a big change from the $51 million they made in all of 2024. Some people are worried about where this mon

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Oct 29 2025OPINION

Oregon's Hidden Weapon Against Gun Violence: Why Aren't We Using It More?

Oregon has a powerful tool to fight gun violence, but not everyone is using it. In 2017, the state passed a law that lets police or family members ask a court to temporarily stop someone from accessing guns if they're a danger to themselves or others. This is called an extreme risk protection order,

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Oct 29 2025POLITICS

The Trump Family's Crypto Cash Surge: What's Really Going On?

The Trump family has seen a massive jump in crypto earnings. In just six months, their income went from $51 million to $864 million. That's a huge leap! Most of this came from selling World Liberty tokens. But there's a twist: some of their investors have questionable backgrounds, like a Chinese cry

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Oct 29 2025POLITICS

Ukraine War: A Glimpse of Hope or Just Words?

In a recent gathering in Saudi Arabia, Kirill Dmitriev, a key figure in the Russian government and CEO of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, shared his thoughts on the Ukraine conflict. He expressed optimism, stating that peace could be achieved within a year. This prediction came after his discuss

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Oct 29 2025HEALTH

Tylenol Faces Legal Heat Over Pregnancy Concerns

Texas has taken a bold step by suing Tylenol's maker, Kenvue, and its former owner, Johnson & Johnson. The lawsuit claims these companies misled the public about Tylenol's safety during pregnancy. The main concern? A possible link between Tylenol and developmental issues like autism and ADHD. The l

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Oct 29 2025CRIME

Sheriff's Past Missteps: A Look at the Legal Troubles

A former sheriff and two others are set to face federal court this week. Chuck Wright, the ex-sheriff, along with Amos Durham, a former chaplain, and Lawson Berry Watson, a former employee, have court appearances scheduled. Wright is one of many sheriffs in South Carolina to face criminal charges re

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Oct 29 2025CRYPTO

Crypto ETFs Launch, But Prices Dip

The crypto world saw a mix of excitement and disappointment with the launch of new spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for Solana, Litecoin, and Hedera. Despite the hype, the prices of these cryptocurrencies didn't shoot up as expected. Solana, often called SOL, is the sixth biggest crypto by value.

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Oct 29 2025SCIENCE

Tiny Tech Helps Fix Tiny Blood Vessels

Small blood vessel replacements made from a material called ePTFE are widely used in hospitals. However, these grafts often fail because they don't heal well inside the body. The surface of ePTFE is very water-repellent, which makes it hard for the body to grow a protective layer of cells on it. Sc

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Oct 29 2025SPORTS

Niwot's Cross Country Powerhouse: Can They Rule Again?

Niwot's cross country teams are no strangers to victory. The boys' team and standout runner Addy Ritzenhein are aiming to secure their third consecutive state titles this weekend. The boys are ranked number one in the country, and their recent performance at the regional meet was nearly flawless, wi

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