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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Minnesota's Child Care Crisis: When Politics Meets Parenting

Minnesota is in a tough spot. The federal government has put a freeze on child care funding. This is a big deal. It affects thousands of families and their kids. The freeze came after a video went viral. The video claimed fraud in Somali-run day cares. The Trump administration took this seriously.

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Jan 02 2026BUSINESS

Michigan's Cannabis Industry Faces a Steep Tax Hike

Michigan's cannabis industry is in for a rough ride as a new tax policy kicks in. Starting January 1st, a 24% wholesale tax joins the existing 10% retail tax and 6% sales tax. This means cannabis products are now hit with a total tax of 40%. This is a big deal for businesses like Green Acres Cannabi

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Jan 02 2026OPINION

Somalis in Minnesota: Time to Reflect and Act

Recent events have put the Somali community in Minnesota under a harsh spotlight. While it's easy to point fingers at others, it's crucial to look inward. A small group of Somalis has been involved in serious fraud, and this has cast a shadow over the entire community. This is not the time to play

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Jan 02 2026CRIME

Safety on the Move: MBTA Sees Crime Drop and Plans for a Better Future

The MBTA, or the T, has seen a drop in crime by 14% compared to last year. This is good news for everyone who uses public transport in the area. The police chief, Kenneth Green, shared this information at a recent meeting. He said that the police work hard every day to keep the system safe. Most of

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Jan 02 2026CRIME

Florence's Growing Eye on Crime: How Tech is Changing Policing

Florence has been expanding its use of Flock Safety cameras, a move that's shaking up how crime is tackled in the city. These cameras, which can snap millions of car photos and track their movements, have become a big deal for crime prevention, according to Interim Police Chief Stephen Starling. Th

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Jan 02 2026CRYPTO

Crypto's Rollercoaster Year: Behind the Scenes of a Resilient Market

In 2025, crypto faced four major downturns, each sparking claims that the market was doomed. Yet, beneath the surface, something different was happening. The first blow came in January when AI fears triggered a massive sell-off. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies plummeted, but prices quickly recove

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Jan 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood's Job Crisis: A Look at the Numbers

The entertainment and media world faced a tough year in 2025. Job cuts were widespread, affecting film, TV, streaming, and news sectors. The numbers were staggering, with around 17, 000 jobs lost, marking an 18% increase from the previous year. News divisions weren't spared either. By November 2025

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

George and Amal Clooney Choose France

George and Amal Clooney are now French citizens. They got this status quickly, with France's foreign minister supporting the move. The reason? Their good work for others. But not everyone is happy about this. Donald Trump, the former U. S. president, had some harsh words. He posted on his social me

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Jan 01 2026HEALTH

Health Insurance Costs Skyrocket for Millions

A significant number of Americans are facing a sharp increase in health insurance costs as crucial subsidies have come to an end. This change impacts a wide range of people, including self-employed individuals, small business owners, and farmers who rely on the Affordable Care Act for their health c

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Jan 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

Mixing Big and Small Brains for Better Crowd Simulations

Crowd simulations are big in entertainment, city planning, and safety checks. They help predict how people move in different situations. But, there's a problem. Most simulations struggle with incomplete data and can't handle new, unfamiliar places. A new idea combines two types of models. One is sm

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