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Sep 27 2025LIFESTYLE

A Local Favorite Bids Adieu After Two Decades

After more than 20 years of serving up Southwestern, Cajun, and Creole flavors, Rebos, a beloved restaurant on Sioux City's Historic Fourth Street, has permanently closed its doors. The announcement came via a heartfelt Facebook post, expressing gratitude to the community for their unwavering suppor

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Sep 26 2025RELIGION

Ghana's Big Debate: Faith, Culture, and the Future of Family

In Ghana, the conversation around assisted reproductive technology (ART) is heating up. It's not just about science; it's about beliefs, values, and what it means to bring a new life into the world. Three major groups have strong opinions on this topic: Traditionalists, Muslims, and Christians. Eac

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Sep 25 2025POLITICS

Cold War Secrets Hidden in Berlin's Artistic Mountain

Berlin's Teufelsberg, or Devil's Mountain, is more than just a hill. It's a pile of rubble from World War II, hiding the ruins of a Nazi military college. But during the Cold War, it became a spy hub for the U. S. and its allies. The hill's height made it perfect for spying on East Germany and the

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Sep 25 2025SCIENCE

Hidden History: Coins Reveal Forgotten Jewish Revolt

In a surprising find, archaeologists in Israel have uncovered a stash of ancient coins near the site of Jesus' ministry. The discovery happened at Hukok, a kibbutz in northern Israel, close to Capernaum, where Jesus is believed to have spent a lot of time. These coins, though, are much younger than

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Sep 24 2025BUSINESS

Lithium Rush: U. S. Eyes Stake in Canadian Mining Firm

The U. S. government is looking to get a piece of the action in the lithium mining world. They are in talks with Lithium Americas, a Canadian company, about taking an equity stake. This comes as they renegotiate a big loan for a mine in Nevada. Lithium Americas' stock shot up on the news. It more t

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Sep 24 2025POLITICS

Women's Digital Defiance: The Power of Hashtags in Iran

In Iran, women are using social media to challenge old rules. After Mahsa Amini's death in 2022, many took to X, known before as Twitter, to voice their opinions. They use hashtags to fight against strict hijab laws. This isn't just about fashion. It's about power and freedom. Hashtags are more tha

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Sep 24 2025BUSINESS

Tajikistan's Big Bet on Energy and Roads

Tajikistan is getting a lot of help to build things. Most of the money comes from outside the country. Big groups like the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank are giving almost all the cash for 82 projects. These projects are worth about $4. 5 billion. Out of this, $3. 2 billion is given as gi

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Sep 23 2025HEALTH

Superbugs on the Rise: A Growing Health Concern

In the United States, the number of infections caused by "nightmare bacteria" has been rising. These bacteria are tough to treat because they have a special gene called NDM. This gene makes them resistant to most antibiotics. Only two medicines can fight these infections, and they are expensive and

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Sep 22 2025HEALTH

Nursing Students' Self-Care: A Closer Look at Indonesia's Future Healthcare Heroes

In the bustling world of nursing education, Indonesian students are juggling a lot. A recent study took a deep dive into how these future nurses are handling self-care. It turns out, they're doing okay, but there's room for improvement. The study focused on students from 13 different institutions.

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Sep 22 2025LIFESTYLE

A Life Well Lived: Kim Michael Oliver's Journey

Kim Michael Oliver, who passed away at 73 in Scarborough, left behind a legacy of love, work, and play. Born in Portland in 1952, Kim's life was marked by significant milestones. He graduated from South Portland High School in 1970 and later earned a degree in Business Administration from the Univer

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