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Dec 12 2025BUSINESS

Federal Reserve Keeps the Same Leaders: What Does This Mean?

The Federal Reserve has decided to keep all its regional bank presidents in their jobs. This might seem like a small thing, but it's actually pretty important. These presidents have a big say in setting interest rates, almost as much as the main governors do. Not long ago, there was talk about chan

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Dec 12 2025POLITICS

Healthcare Subsidies: What Happened in the Senate?

The Senate recently made a big decision about healthcare. They decided not to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies. This means these subsidies will end by the close of the year. The vote was the result of a long effort by Democrats to keep the subsidies going. They wanted to prevent insurance co

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Dec 12 2025BUSINESS

Lululemon's CEO Steps Down Amid Challenges

Lululemon's CEO, Calvin McDonald, is leaving his post by the end of January. This comes after a year of struggles for the company. The board is now on the hunt for a new leader to steer Lululemon through tough times. McDonald's departure was announced alongside the company's latest earnings report.

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Dec 12 2025BUSINESS

Broadcom's Stock Takes a Dip Despite Strong Earnings

Broadcom's latest financial report showed impressive results. The company beat expectations for the fourth quarter. They also raised their forecasts for the future. Yet, their stock price did not react as many hoped. This is not uncommon in the stock market. Sometimes, even good news does not boost

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Dec 12 2025EDUCATION

How HBCUs Shape Future Surgeons

HBCUs, or Historically Black Colleges and Universities, have been around for a long time. They have a big role in shaping the future of minority surgeons. Let's talk about how these schools make a difference. First, HBCUs provide a supportive environment for black students. This is important becaus

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Dec 12 2025OPINION

Reflecting on Indiana's Political Past and Present

Indiana's political scene has seen better days. A long-serving state senator recently shared his thoughts on the changes he's witnessed over his nearly two decades in the General Assembly. He remembers a time when debates were heated but respectful, guided by a shared sense of purpose and Hoosier pr

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Dec 12 2025SPORTS

Blackhawks Bounce Back in Style, Shutting Out Rangers

The Blackhawks were eager to turn things around after a rough couple of games. They knew they had to put in the work to get back on track. And that's exactly what they did, beating the Rangers 3-0. The team's hard work paid off. They had a tough practice on Tuesday and a focused skate on Wednesday.

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Dec 12 2025CELEBRITIES

50 Cent's Bold Words on Diddy's Legal Team

50 Cent has been vocal about his thoughts on Sean "Diddy" Combs and his legal team. In a recent interview, he called Diddy's lawyers "bad people, " not because of their representation of Diddy, but because he believes they misled their client. 50 Cent thinks Diddy's legal team gave him false hope, m

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Dec 12 2025WEATHER

Aroostook's Early Snowfall: A Boost for Winter Economy

Aroostook County just got its earliest big snowfall in three years. It started late Wednesday afternoon and kept going into Thursday morning. Some places got more than 8 inches of snow. Snowstorms are usual in northern Maine, but big snowfall before December holidays has been rare lately. Some peop

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Dec 12 2025SPORTS

Fitness Craze: How Hyrox© is Changing the Game

Hyrox© is a new type of fitness competition that has taken the world by storm. It's part of a bigger trend called high-intensity functional training, or HIFT for short. This kind of training has become super popular in recent years. Hyrox© is a competition that has a set format, which is what many p

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