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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Why Trump is Making a Stop in California Before Election Day

You might wonder why Donald Trump is visiting California, a heavily Democratic state, just before the election. After all, he lost here big time in 2020. But there are some smart reasons behind this move. For one, California has a massive population, which means lots of potential volunteers and vote

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Oct 12 2024SPORTS

Friday Night Thrills: October 11 High School Sports Roundup

Let's dive into the action from October 11th! In football, Sartell crushed St. Cloud Tech 34-14 in their Annual Tackle Cancer Game. Austin Lahr rushed for two touchdowns, while Jameson Kremer added a 46-yard touchdown run. Jonah Ambrosier blocked a kick and ran it back for another score! Noah Theis

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Oct 12 2024ENVIRONMENT

Big Vote: Champaign County Pauses Carbon Capture Project

In a packed meeting, Champaign County Board voted unanimously to halt new carbon capture projects beneath the Mahomet Aquifer for a year. This move follows concerns that such projects could threaten the water supply for half a million people. Andrew Rehn, a climate policy director, warned that stori

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Oct 12 2024POLITICS

Arizona Election: The Role of Californian Migrants

Over the past few years, tens of thousands of Californians have moved to Arizona, transforming the political landscape. This influx could potentially sway the upcoming election in favor of Democrat Kamala Harris, according to political experts. Arizona, once a stronghold for Republicans, has changed

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Oct 12 2024TECHNOLOGY

Steam’s Fine Print: You’re Just Renting, Not Buying Games

Imagine you've spent hours scrolling through Steam, adding games to your wishlist, and finally clicking 'buy' on a few titles. But have you ever stopped to think what happens to those games if your account gets hacked or you pass away? It’s a chilling thought that you don’t actually own those games

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Oct 12 2024CRIME

The Wild Scheme of an NY Investor

Charles Lawrence, a 50-year-old financial advisor from Northpoint, New York, has been sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison for a fraudulent scheme. Lawrence duped 11 investors from New York, Wisconsin, North Carolina, and abroad into a fake trading program, convincing them to wire money to

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Oct 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

Steam Warns: You're Licensing Games, Not Owning Them

Steam has recently started alerting customers that they're buying a license, not the actual game. This change is a response to an upcoming California law aiming to clarify digital purchases. The law, known as AB 2426, will make it illegal for marketplaces to use words like "buy" or "purchase" for di

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Oct 11 2024EDUCATION

Learning California's Native History: A Necessary Change

Imagine learning that your ancestors faced brutal attacks and forced labor, yet their stories are barely mentioned in history books. For Native American students in California, this will soon change. A new law makes it mandatory for schools to teach about the hardships and resilience of Native Calif

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Oct 11 2024TECHNOLOGY

Snag a Deal on the Lenovo Tab Plus Tablet

Let's face it, who doesn't love a good deal? If you're on the hunt for a premium entertainment tablet without breaking the bank, the Lenovo Tab Plus might just be your match. Right now, you can pick it up on Amazon for a cool $26 off its original price of $304.99. That's not a jaw-dropping discount,

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Oct 11 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Celebrities Step Up to Aid Hurricane Victims

As the South grapples with its second hurricane in just two weeks, some well-known celebrities are stepping up to help. Taylor Swift has made a significant donation of $5 million to Feeding America, a nonprofit focused on food relief. This generous gift aims to provide essentials like food, clean wa

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