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Dec 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Walla Walla's Upcoming Kindie Music Festival: A Fun Twist for Kids

Walla Walla might soon be buzzing with a new kind of music festival. Imagine a place where kids can enjoy live music, dance, and maybe even wear googly eyes. Two local entertainers, Eric Herman and Aaron Canwell, are working to make this happen. They want to bring more children's music to the area.

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Dec 20 2025ENVIRONMENT

Butterflies Adjusting to Climate Change: A Tale of Survival

Butterflies are changing because of climate change. Scientists looked at two types of butterflies in different places. They found that these butterflies are adapting in unique ways. In California, the butterflies are changing their wing colors. This helps them handle warmer springs. They are using

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Dec 20 2025CELEBRITIES

A Famous Author's Fall from Grace: What Happened?

David Walliams, a well-known British children's author, recently faced serious consequences after allegations of harassment surfaced. HarperCollins UK, his publisher, decided to cut ties with him following an investigation into these claims. The Daily Telegraph reported that junior female employees

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Dec 20 2025FINANCE

The United Nations' Money Problem: A Rule That Hurts More Than Helps

The United Nations is facing a unique challenge. A rule that seems outdated is causing trouble. This rule says if the U. N. doesn't spend money because countries pay late or not at all, it has to return that money. This could mean giving back nearly $300 million next year. That's a lot of money, esp

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Dec 20 2025BUSINESS

Hilton's Bold Move: New Hotels in Türkiye

Hilton is making big waves in Türkiye with its latest hotel brand, Canopy by Hilton. Two new hotels are set to open this month in Istanbul and Izmir. This is not Hilton's first foray into Türkiye, as they have already introduced the Tapestry Collection by Hilton and expanded the Curio Collection by

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Dec 20 2025BUSINESS

Portland's Schoolhouse: A Sudden Goodbye

Schoolhouse, a beloved home decor store in Portland, just said goodbye to most of its workers. This news comes after a long time of money troubles at its parent company, Food52. Food52, based in New York, bought Schoolhouse a few years ago for a big sum. But now, things are not looking good. In a q

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Dec 20 2025HEALTH

Protecting Kids: A Closer Look at the New Gender Transition Rules

The Trump administration has put forward new rules about gender transition treatments for minors. These rules aim to stop federal money from being used for certain medical steps, like puberty blockers and surgeries. The idea is to focus on treatments that are proven to work and to avoid turning kids

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Dec 20 2025EDUCATION

Pitt’s Bold Move: Making AI Accessible for Everyone

The University of Pittsburgh is making big moves in the world of artificial intelligence. They’ve set up a new hub called HAIL, which stands for Hub for AI and Data Science Leadership. The goal? To make AI practical and useful for students and their future careers. Michael Colaresi, the new directo

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Dec 19 2025SPORTS

College Football Playoffs: Who Will Come Out on Top?

The college football playoffs are here, and the excitement is building. This season has been full of surprises, and the first round is set to deliver more drama. Four games are on the schedule, with two expected to be close and two likely to be blowouts. But in the playoffs, anything can happen, esp

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Dec 19 2025HEALTH

Young People and Diabetes: What Puts Them at Risk?

Diabetes is becoming more common in young adults. It's a serious health issue. This condition is often diagnosed before age 40. It's called early-onset type 2 diabetes. It's different from the type that affects older adults. Early-onset diabetes progresses quickly. It also has a higher risk of compl

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