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Jan 14 2026BUSINESS

UK's Push for Electric Trucks: A Costly Green Shift?

The UK government has rolled out a new plan to make electric trucks more affordable. They're offering grants of up to £120, 000 for businesses to switch to electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). This is part of a bigger £318 million investment to support green freight and cut emissions. The grants a

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Jan 14 2026EDUCATION

Building a Future in Farming: IVCC's New Ag Center

In Oglesby, something exciting is growing on the Illinois Valley Community College campus. It's not a crop, but a new building. This is the Dr. Alfred E. Wisgoski Agricultural Education Center. It's a big deal because it's going to help students learn about farming and agriculture in a modern way.

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Jan 12 2026OPINION

Standing Up for Immigrants and Our Planet

People in Portland are fighting for immigrants and climate justice. They gather outside the jail to support those inside. They sing and pray, showing their faith and love. A woman holds a picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe, who cries for her suffering children. Kids in Portland marched to City Hall.

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Jan 10 2026POLITICS

A Big Stop to a Company Takeover

A court just said no to a major deal. Edwards Lifesciences wanted to buy Jenavalve Technology. But the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stepped in. They convinced a judge to block the acquisition. This means the deal won't happen. Why did the FTC care? They worry about competition. If Edwards Lifesci

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Jan 08 2026CRIME

Chicago Shooting Mystery: A Suspect, But No Clear Answers

In Chicago, a man named Hector Gomez is in hot water, but not for the reason you might think. He's facing new federal charges, but not for the shooting that first got him in trouble. Instead, he's accused of having a gun, which is a no-no for him because he's an undocumented immigrant with a felony

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Jan 05 2026POLITICS

Riding into Trouble: The E-Bike Dilemma

New York City's streets are buzzing with e-bikes, but not in a good way. These speedy machines are causing chaos, and the city is struggling to keep up. E-bikes are now a major part of the city's transportation scene, but they're also a big part of the problem. They zoom down sidewalks, ignore traff

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Jan 04 2026POLITICS

A Judge's Exit: When Politics and Law Collide

In a surprising turn of events, Judge Hannah Dugan has decided to step down from her position. This comes after she was found guilty of obstructing an immigrant's arrest last month. Republicans had been pushing for her removal, and her resignation seems to have put an end to that. Dugan has been a

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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

Minnesota's Child Care Funding Freeze: What's Really Going On?

Minnesota is in a tight spot. The state has until next week to hand over a lot of data about child care providers and families who get federal money. If they don't, they might lose that funding. This all started when the Trump administration said there might be fraud happening with these funds. Som

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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

California's Big Talk: What's on the Table for the Governor's Speech?

Lawmakers in California have their eyes on what Governor Newsom might highlight in his upcoming State of the State address. They're hoping he'll tackle some big issues, like how taxpayer money is being used and how to make the state safer and more resilient. One senator, Tony Strickland, wants the

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Jan 02 2026SCIENCE

How Science Shapes Our Daily Lives

Science is a big part of our everyday life. It's in the apps we use, the food we eat, and the medicine we take. But who funds all this science? The government does, through research grants. These grants help scientists explore everything from the tiniest particles to the biggest weather systems. But

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