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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Graham Platner's Campaign Shake-Up: What's Going On?

Graham Platner, a 41-year-old military veteran and oyster farmer, is running for the U. S. Senate. He wants to challenge Republican Sen. Susan Collins in 2026. But first, he has to get through the Democratic primary. That includes facing off against Gov. Janet Mills and others. Lately, Platner's ca

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Oct 31 2025SCIENCE

Nature's Trick: A Green Way to Make Fabrics Super-Repellent

Scientists have found a new way to make fabrics repel liquids without using harmful chemicals. This new method is inspired by the tiny springtail insect. The springtail has a special skin structure that helps it stay dry. Researchers copied this structure to create a coating that can be applied to f

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Money Talks: Who's Backing Whom in Portage's Big Vote?

In Portage, the upcoming city council and mayoral elections are heating up, and money is playing a big role. Seven candidates are competing for three council seats, and the mayor's race is between Patricia Randall and Nasim Ansari. The main issue? A new trash hauling rule. The city recently decided

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Trump's Joke on Health Sparks Mixed Reactions

Trump's recent joke about his health at a Florida rally has sparked a mix of laughter and concern. The 79-year-old president made light of online rumors about his energy levels, joking, "People keep asking if I'm okay — I've got the shakes! " This quip quickly spread across social media, with suppor

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Maine Senate Hopeful Faces Changes and Challenges

A Maine Senate candidate, Graham Platner, is going through some big changes in his team. His finance director, Holmes, recently left. Holmes had worked on other political campaigns before, like those of Chris Swanson and Rep. Josh Riley. Platner's campaign has been doing well with money. They raise

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Trump's Sudden Nuclear Test Announcement: What's Really Going On?

President Trump made a surprising announcement about nuclear testing. He said the U. S. would start testing nukes again. This news came just before a big meeting with China's leader, Xi Jinping. Many people, including some of Trump's own advisers, were caught off guard. Trump posted about this on s

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Oct 31 2025HEALTH

Why Being Overweight Might Be Risky for Japanese Adults

In Japan, a large study looked at how weight affects the chances of dying from blood-related cancers. Over 97, 000 adults were tracked for about 17 years. Researchers found that people with a BMI of 30 or higher had a much higher risk of dying from certain blood cancers. The study focused on three

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Oct 31 2025BUSINESS

America's Manufacturing Comeback: A New Era of Tech and Jobs

In the heart of Arizona, a significant shift is happening in the world of manufacturing. A major international company is making a huge bet on the U. S. by investing a massive amount of money to build advanced factories. This move is part of a broader plan to bring back manufacturing jobs and reduce

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Oct 30 2025POLITICS

Senate Challenges Trump's Global Trade Moves

The Senate recently made a strong statement against President Trump's global tariffs. This was the third time in one week that the Senate opposed the president's trade policies. The vote was tight, with 51 senators voting to block the tariffs and 47 against. Some Republicans, including Mitch McConne

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Oct 30 2025BUSINESS

Famous Designer Takes Legal Action Against Retail Giant

Bob Mackie, a renowned fashion designer known for dressing stars like Cher and Taylor Swift, is taking legal action against JCPenney. He claims the store used his name and designs without permission. Mackie, now 85, was shocked to see JCPenney launch a collection called "Mackie: Bob Mackie" last mon

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