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Dec 18 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Our Surroundings Shape Our Health

The way we design our neighborhoods has a big impact on our health. It's not just about building things quickly. We need to think about how these spaces affect people's well-being. Experts say it's not enough to just build parks or playgrounds. People need to be involved in the process. If they help

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Dec 18 2025FINANCE

Who Gets Your 401(k) After Divorce? It's Not Always Who You Think!

Divorce is messy, and it's easy to overlook small details. One thing many people forget is updating their 401(k) beneficiary. This can lead to big problems later on. A 401(k) is a retirement savings plan offered by employers. It's a big deal because it helps people save money for the future. But af

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

A Change at the Top: Bongino's Exit from the FBI

Dan Bongino, the FBI's deputy director, has decided to leave his post in January. He shared this news on X, thanking President Trump, Attorney General Bondi, and FBI Director Patel for the chance to serve. Bongino, a former podcaster and law enforcement officer, had been in the role since February.

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Bridge Rebuild: Maryland's Plan to Cover Costs

The Francis Scott Key Bridge, which fell apart in 2024, is a big deal. It was a major route for trade and travel. Now, Maryland is figuring out how to pay for fixing it. They plan to borrow money first, then pay it back later. This is called issuing bonds. Bruce Gartner, who runs the Maryland Trans

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Dec 18 2025BUSINESS

Downtown Atlanta's Big Change: New Project Brings Jobs and Homes

A big project is coming to downtown Atlanta. A company has bought 10 acres of land near the Garnett MARTA station. They plan to build a huge mixed-use area called Forge Atlanta. This means there will be places to live, shop, and have fun all in one spot. The first part of the project will have a ho

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Denver's Transportation: A Vision Lost?

Denver's transportation progress is at a standstill. The city's leaders are not prioritizing safety. This is clear from recent decisions. For example, a planned safety project in West Wash Park was canceled. Wealthy residents complained. The city spent $100, 000 to change the design. This happened w

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Dec 17 2025FINANCE

Smart Ways to Avoid Holiday Debt and Save Your Money

Every year, people fall into the same trap. They spend freely in December, thinking they can handle it. But when January comes, the credit card bills pile up. It's not just bad luck. It's bad planning. The key to avoiding this problem is simple: plan ahead. Start saving for Christmas throughout the

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Dec 17 2025FINANCE

Michigan Court Says: Medical Pot Shops Can't Claim Tax Breaks

Michigan's medical marijuana dispensaries face a tough situation. They can't claim tax deductions like their recreational counterparts. This is because of a recent court decision. The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled against Cannarbor Inc. The company tried to deduct business expenses from its state

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Dec 17 2025TECHNOLOGY

LG's Big Step into Micro RGB TVs: What's the Buzz?

LG has just revealed its first Micro RGB TV, named the LG Micro RGB Evo. This new tech is a big deal because it uses tiny RGB LEDs instead of the usual white backlight in Mini-LED TVs. It's not replacing LG's famous OLED TVs, but it's a big step forward in color accuracy and brightness. The LG Micr

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Dec 17 2025POLITICS

Big Changes Coming for Cannabis: What You Need to Know

President Donald Trump is likely to sign an executive order soon. This order could make cannabis more accessible. It might also change how it's classified and used in healthcare. The order could move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. This would put it in the same category as Tylenol with co

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