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Oct 14 2024WEATHER

A Light Dusting: Winter Starts Early in Northern Minnesota

Winter is creeping in, and it's starting with a whisper rather than a roar. The first snow of the season is headed northward, far from the cities of Duluth and Superior. The National Weather Service of Duluth announced this snowy debut early Saturday morning, October 12th. It's a gentle nudge into w

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Oct 14 2024BUSINESS

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Ups Stake in SiriusXM

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway has boosted its investment in SiriusXM, now holding 32% of the company. This increase comes after John Malone's Liberty Media restructured its media empire, including combining tracking stocks with SiriusXM. Berkshire started buying SiriusXM shares in 2024, possib

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Oct 14 2024TECHNOLOGY

Why You Should Think Twice Before Buying the Samsung Galaxy A16

The Samsung Galaxy A16 might be the best-selling budget Android phone, but is it worth your money? Let's break down the issues. First off, the design is outdated. Thick display borders and notches? That's so last year. And the size? It's enormous, even compared to high-end phones. Now, let's ta

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Oct 14 2024CRIME

Auburn Spa Incident: A Young Woman's Experience

Last week, an unpleasant event unfolded at a spa in Auburn, Massachusetts. A 30-year-old woman reported that she was touched inappropriately during a massage session. The accused is Guangyo Gao, a 22-year-old masseur from nearby Shrewsbury. The incident happened at Health Spa, located on Southbridge

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Oct 14 2024CELEBRITIES

Bethany Hamilton Asks for Help After Nephew's Bathtub Accident

Bethany Hamilton, a famous surfer, shared some tough news on social media. Her 3-year-old nephew, Andrew, had an accident in the bathtub and was seen unconscious. The incident happened on Friday night, and the little one was rushed to a hospital in Oahu, Hawaii, the next morning. Bethany asked her f

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Oct 13 2024BUSINESS

Boeing's Big Job Cut: Who's to Blame?

Boeing made a big move recently, letting go of around 10% of its workers. That's about 17,000 people finding themselves without a job. The company pointed the finger at its machinists, who are currently on strike. CEO Kelly Ortberg explained in a memo that these cuts are necessary to keep the compan

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Bill Maher's Advice to Chappell Roan: Think Twice About Politics

Comedian Bill Maher recently had some strong words for singer Chappell Roan on his show, Real Time with Bill Maher. He tried to teach her and her fans about the Middle East conflict, using her political statements as a starting point. Maher praised Roan for criticizing both sides of the political ai

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Oct 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Better Gaming with Intel APO: 26 Games Now Optimized for New CPUs

Intel has expanded its Application Optimization (APO) technology to support 26 games now. This means improved performance for Core Ultra 200S and the latest 14th Gen CPUs. The update includes popular titles from esports and AAA games, like "Counter-Strike: Global Offensive 2" and "Cyberpunk 2077". I

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Oct 12 2024BUSINESS

Fashion Weeks Favor Skinny Models, Again

"Skinny is in," some fashion designers seem to be saying. After a push for body positivity, many runways are now filled with thin models again. This shift back to the old norm has left fashion insiders feeling upset. A recent report showed that less than 1% of looks at major fashion weeks were worn

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

What Happens if Putin Goes? A TV Host's Take

A well-known Russian TV host, Vladimir Solovyov, recently talked about what would happen if Russian President Vladimir Putin were to die. He said Russia would still win the war in Ukraine and that the country's political scene wouldn't change much. Solovyov was speaking on his talk show, which is br

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