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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

The Crypto Kingpin's Unexpected Freedom

Ross Ulbricht, the mastermind behind the infamous Silk Road dark web marketplace, has been a polarizing figure in the crypto world. He spent over a decade behind bars after being convicted of serious charges, including drug trafficking and hacking. But in a surprising twist, former U. S. President D

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Dec 02 2025FINANCE

Ross's Budget Challenge: Tax Increase or More Cuts?

Ross is facing a tricky budget situation for 2026. Even after making some cuts, they're still looking at an 8% property tax hike. This isn't great news for residents. The finance director, Dan Berty, recently shared the latest budget updates with the commissioners. They found some areas to trim, bu

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Nov 17 2025POLITICS

ICE's Digital Eyes: How Social Media Surveillance Could Change Everything

ICE, the U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is planning to keep a constant eye on social media. They want private companies to watch platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram all day and night. This isn't just about checking a few posts here and there. It's about turning everyday onlin

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Nov 06 2025POLITICS

Tracking Migrant Kids: ICE's New Call Center Plan

ICE, the U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, is setting up a new call center. This center will have a special team. Their job? To find unaccompanied migrant children. They plan to work with local police to get information. The goal? To track down these kids and possibly deport them. This isn

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Speeding Up Deportations: ICE's New Plan for Texas

ICE, the U. S. immigration agency, is looking for companies to help move immigrants from Texas jails to detention centers quickly. This new plan could make deportations faster and give ICE officers more time for other tasks. The idea is to have a team ready to pick up immigrants from any of Texas' 2

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Oct 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

Iceland's Unexpected Visitors: Mosquitoes Arrive for the First Time

Iceland, known for its icy landscapes and volcanic activity, has recently seen something unusual: mosquitoes. These tiny insects, which are rare in Iceland, were found near the capital, Reykjavik. An expert in insects, Matthías Alfreðsson, confirmed that three mosquitoes were collected. They were fo

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Aug 10 2025SPORTS

Ice Cube's BIG3 Brings the Heat to Inglewood

Ice Cube's BIG3 league is more than just a basketball game; it's a full-blown party with a West Coast vibe. The energy is electric, and it's all thanks to the legendary rapper and co-owner of the league. He's not just there to watch the games; he's mingling with fans, taking photos, and soaking up t

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Jun 16 2025SCIENCE

How Electric Fields Shape Ice Formation

Ice doesn't just form randomly; it can be influenced by external factors. One of these factors is the electric field, or Efield. Researchers have been looking into how Efields affect ice crystallization. They found that when the strength of the Efield goes beyond 2. 5 V·nm^-1, it can directly cause

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Jun 15 2025CRIME

A Shocking Crime in a Peaceful Land

Iceland, a country known for its stunning landscapes and low crime rates, was jolted by a shocking incident. A French woman in her 60s was taken into custody. She is accused of harming her family during a trip to this usually serene nation. The incident took place at a high-end hotel in Reykjavik

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Apr 20 2025SPORTS

Keeping the Ice Perfect for Athletes

Ice rinks are where many exciting sports happen. These sports need good ice to keep athletes safe and performing well. A recent study looked at what makes ice good for sports like hockey, figure skating, and curling. It gathered opinions from 55 ice arena managers in North America and checked the

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