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Dec 13 2025POLITICS

North Korea's Secret War Help: Soldiers Return from Ukraine

North Korea recently brought back some of its soldiers from Russia's war in Ukraine. This is the first time they openly admitted sending troops to help Russia. The soldiers were engineers who cleared mines in the Kursk region. Nine soldiers died, and Kim Jong-un gave them the highest medal for their

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Dec 13 2025POLITICS

Democrats: New Faces or Tried-and-True Leaders?

Democrats are in a tough spot. They want to take back Congress, but first, they have to deal with some big fights within their own party. It's not just about policy anymore. It's about style and who can inspire voters. Some Democrats think it's time for new leaders. They want to replace some of the

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Dec 13 2025WEATHER

Chilly Weekend Ahead for Twin Cities

The Twin Cities are in for a frosty weekend. The coldest days of winter are here, and people need to be ready. It's going to be really cold. Temperatures are going to stay below zero. Wind gusts will make it feel even colder, between 20 to 30 degrees below zero. This isn't just a one-day thing. The

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Dec 13 2025POLITICS

VA's Big Plan to Cut Jobs: What You Need to Know

The U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs is making some big changes. They plan to cut up to 35, 000 health care jobs this month. This news comes from a report by the Washington Post, which got the info from an internal memo and some insiders. Most of these jobs are ones that haven't been filled yet

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Dec 13 2025HEALTH

Heart Surgery and Rhythm Troubles: A Clash of Ideas

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart rhythm problem. It shows up in 10-20% of people who get coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). This condition can make recovery from surgery harder and riskier. Doctors have a way to fix it during surgery. It's called surgical ablation (SA). Many studies s

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Dec 13 2025EDUCATION

Veterans Find New Purpose Through Nursing Program

A special program at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) is celebrating a big milestone. For ten years, the Veteran to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (VBSN) program has been helping military veterans become nurses. This December, the school will honor this achievement during their

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Dec 13 2025HEALTH

Mt. Pleasant Welcomes a New Spot for Healing and Moving Better

Mt. Pleasant just got a new place to help people feel better and move easier. MyMichigan Health opened a second spot for physical therapy on Mission Street. This new place is big and has lots of space for different kinds of exercises and treatments. It's open early in the morning and stays open late

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Dec 13 2025POLITICS

Who Will Lead the Fed Next? Trump's Big Choice

A crucial decision is coming up for President Donald Trump: selecting the next chair of the Federal Reserve. This isn't just any decision; it's a big deal because the Fed's actions impact everyone, from individuals taking out loans to businesses investing in growth. The Fed is supposed to be indepe

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Dec 13 2025POLITICS

What Trump's Marijuana Move Means for the Industry

The cannabis world is buzzing with talk that Donald Trump might change how marijuana is seen by the federal government. Right now, the law puts pot in the same category as drugs that are super addictive and have no medical use. But if Trump makes a move, that could change. Some people in the cannab

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Dec 13 2025FINANCE

Crypto Trading Takes a Break: What's Next?

Crypto trading has been on a rollercoaster. Volumes have dropped a lot. They are now at $250 billion. This is way less than the $500 billion seen in early November. Some days, volumes even dipped below $200 billion. This hasn't happened in a while. This slowdown is not new. It has happened before i

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