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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

California's Tax Net Casts Wider Than Expected

California's tax authorities have expanded their reach, catching a Delaware-based LLC in their net. The company, Diet Standards LLC, uses Amazon's Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program. They store inventory in Amazon's California warehouses. From there, Amazon ships orders to customers. The California

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

California's Climate Leadership: A Critical Look

California's climate change efforts are often praised, but are they truly effective? The state's cap and trade program, now called Cap and Invest, has been criticized as a "backdoor tax. " However, it's important to note that this program does cap emissions, reducing them by about 5% each year. Cri

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Dec 16 2025WEATHER

California's Christmas Weather: Rain, Snow, and Potential Chaos

California might see a lot of rain and snow around Christmas. This could cause floods, landslides, and make travel tricky, especially in the mountains. The weather is expected to be driven by atmospheric river storms, which have already caused trouble in the Pacific Northwest. The National Oceanic

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Dec 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Korean Stars Chase Hollywood Fame

South Korean actors are increasingly looking to Hollywood for opportunities, driven by the global success of Korean entertainment. This shift is not just about fame but also about breaking free from local industry constraints. Actors like Amy Baik are finding that Hollywood offers a different set o

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Dec 15 2025EDUCATION

School Days Shortened: A New Plan for Southern Boone County

Southern Boone County R-I School District is considering a big change. They might switch to a four-day school week. This could start in the 2026-27 school year. On the days they do go to school, classes would run longer. School would start at 7:50 a. m. and end at 3:25 p. m. from Tuesday to Friday.

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Dec 13 2025POLITICS

California and Trump Clash Over AI Rules: Who Will Win?

California is not happy with Trump's new AI rules. Just hours after Trump signed an order to stop states from making their own AI laws, Governor Gavin Newsom spoke up. He said the order is more about helping big tech companies than promoting real innovation. Newsom called out Trump and his AI advis

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Dec 13 2025HEALTH

Measles Makes a Comeback in South Carolina

South Carolina is facing a growing measles outbreak, with 114 confirmed cases as of December 10. Most of these cases are in the upstate region, and nearly all of them are in unvaccinated people. The state's health officials have put 254 people in quarantine, including 16 in isolation. The outbreak

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Dec 12 2025HEALTH

Measles Makes a Comeback: Why South Carolina is Struggling

South Carolina is facing a tough situation with measles. Over 110 people have gotten sick, and more than 250 others are stuck in quarantine because they might have been exposed. This is part of a bigger problem happening across the country. The outbreak started in October and is mostly in Spartanbu

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Dec 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

South Park's Festive Finale: A Mix of Chaos and Reflection

South Park's latest festive special didn't shy away from controversy. It wrapped up a season filled with heated debates and record-breaking ratings. The show's creators, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, are known for their last-minute writing process. This time, they surprised fans by avoiding a big, exp

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Dec 11 2025BUSINESS

South Korea's Big Plans for Economic Growth

South Korea is making some big moves to boost its economy. The finance ministry is planning to create a sovereign wealth fund, similar to those in Singapore and Australia, by the first half of next year. This fund will help manage state-owned properties worth a whopping 1, 300 trillion won. The goal

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