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Dec 09 2025WEATHER

Wind Whips Through Mat-Su: Residents Hold On

The Mat-Su Valley is in the grips of a fierce windstorm that has been howling since Friday night. With gusts reaching up to 75 mph, the storm has caused widespread power outages and damage. Schools were closed on Monday, and many residents sought shelter at the Menard Sports Center in Wasilla. The

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Dec 09 2025WEATHER

Wind Whispers: Fort Collins Braces for a Blustery Day

Northern Colorado is in for a wild ride. The National Weather Service has issued high wind warnings and watches, signaling that December 9 will be a day of powerful gusts. These winds aren't just a nuisance; they can cause serious problems. Power outages and travel troubles are likely, and any new f

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Dec 09 2025SCIENCE

How Tiny Pollutants Stick to Wastewater Cleaners

Nanoparticles, tiny pollutants, are a big worry. They can harm nature and people over time. A recent study looked at how these nanoparticles stick to and come off of aerobic granular sludge (AGS) in wastewater treatment. AGS is a special kind of sludge used to clean water. The study found that the

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Dec 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

Chicken Feed to the Rescue: A Smart Swap for Sidewalk Salt

Winter in Minnesota brings snow and ice, but it also brings a problem: too much salt. This salt ends up in our water and hurts wildlife. So, what's the fix? Chicken grit. Chicken grit is small, hard bits fed to chickens to help them digest food. It turns out, it's also great for traction on icy sid

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Dec 09 2025ENVIRONMENT

A Big Step Forward for Gannet BioChem in the Fight Against Climate Change

Gannet BioChem, a top player in the specialty chemical industry, has just hit a major milestone. They've got the green light from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for their plans to cut down on greenhouse gas emissions. This isn't just any old goal-setting; it's a big deal in the world of

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Mixing Business and Family: The Kushner Connection in Media Mergers

Jared Kushner, known for his role in the Trump administration, has stepped into the spotlight again. This time, it's about his involvement in a massive media deal. Kushner's investment firm, Affinity Partners, is part of a group backing Paramount's bid for Warner Bros Discovery. The bid is worth a s

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Unusual News Bites: From Cold Cases to Christmas Bugs

Maine is trying a new trick to solve old crimes. They made a deck of cards with 52 unsolved cases. Each card has details about a different mystery. The idea is to give these cards to prisoners. Maybe someone knows something that can help solve these cases. Maine has a lot of unsolved crimes, like 69

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Utah's Initiative Process: A Balanced Approach to Democracy

Utah's system for citizen-led initiatives is often compared to California's, but this is misleading. The truth is, Utah's process is much more controlled and cautious. First, let's talk about the hurdles. To get an initiative on the ballot, sponsors need to collect a lot of signatures. We're talkin

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Dec 06 2025POLITICS

The Supreme Court's Power Play: What It Means for the President

The Supreme Court's conservative majority is pushing to give the president more control. They might overturn a 90-year-old decision that limits the president's power to fire certain officials. This isn't new. The court has already allowed President Trump to fire many officials, even though a 1935 d

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Dec 06 2025POLITICS

Venezuela's Brave Leader to Accept Nobel Prize Amidst Threats

Maria Corina Machado, a prominent figure in Venezuelan politics, is set to journey to Oslo. She will receive the Nobel Peace Prize on December 10th. The Nobel Institute's head, Kristian Berg Harpviken, confirmed this news. He shared that he spoke with Machado the night before. She assured him of her

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