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Jan 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Hitman's Race Against Time

Patrick Dempsey is back in the crime genre with a new role that might remind fans of Dexter. This time, he plays Angelo Ledda, a hitman facing a tough challenge. Angelo has early-onset Alzheimer's, which is making his memory fade. He must hide his dangerous job from his family while his mind betrays

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

California's COVID Cash: Where Did It All Go?

California's handling of COVID funds has sparked serious concerns. A recent discussion highlighted how billions of dollars meant for relief might have ended up in the wrong hands. The issue goes beyond simple mismanagement; it's about organized crime benefiting from the chaos. Fraudulent activities

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Jan 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

A New Era of Celebrations: Greece and Cyprus Go Quiet for New Year's

Greece and Cyprus are making a big change for New Year's Eve in 2026. Instead of loud fireworks, they are opting for quieter celebrations. This shift is all about making the festivities more enjoyable for everyone, especially kids and pets. Athens started this trend last year with "quiet" fireworks

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Jan 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

Protecting People and Planet: EPA Takes Action on Harmful Chemicals

The EPA has decided to control the use of five common chemicals called phthalates. These chemicals are used to make plastics flexible. The EPA says these chemicals can harm workers and the environment. EPA head Lee Zeldin said the agency used solid science to make this decision. He said the chemica

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Jan 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

Invasive Plants: The Hidden Impact on Tiny Forest Friends

Forests in eastern North America are facing a silent crisis. Invasive plants, like the Amur honeysuckle, are taking over. They're pushing out native plants, changing the forest floor. This change might seem small, but it has big effects. It's not just about the plants. It's about the tiny creatures

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Jan 01 2026BUSINESS

Big Companies and the Graying Workforce: What's Being Done?

The workforce is getting older, and big companies are starting to notice. Some are taking steps to keep older workers around, while others are lagging behind. Walmart, for example, is tweaking jobs to suit older employees. Microsoft is offering extra care to support aging workers. Google is helping

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Jan 01 2026BUSINESS

A Local Deli's Brief Journey: What Went Wrong?

In La Salle, a small business venture didn't quite make the mark. Illinois Food and Deli, a promising deli, shut its doors permanently on April 30, just under a year after it opened. The deli was a joint effort by Nizar Tharani and his partners, Pankaj Chaudhari and Nilesh Chaudhari, who had some ex

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Jan 01 2026EDUCATION

Young Coders from Akron Shine in National Tech Showdown

Akron Public Schools (APS) has something to celebrate! Their computer science students just won big in a national competition. Led by their teacher, Sam Appleby, two teams from APS took home first and third place in the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. This co

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Jan 01 2026EDUCATION

Valencia's Jazz Singers Aim for Big Stage

Valencia High School's jazz choir, Two N' Four, is making waves. They've been invited to sing at the 2026 Jazz Education Network International Conference in New Orleans. This is a big deal! It's like the Olympics for jazz education. The choir needs to raise $7, 500 for flights. Every member should g

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Jan 01 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Heroic Act at Disney World's Indiana Jones Show

At Disney World, a brave employee named Robert stepped up during a live stunt show to shield spectators from a runaway prop. The incident happened during the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular! at Hollywood Studios. A massive boulder, meant to chase the titular character, veered off course and hea

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