IVAN MBAKOP

Nov 23 2025BUSINESS

Alaska's Small Businesses Face Health Insurance Crisis

Alaska's small business owners are in a tough spot. Health insurance costs are going up a lot. This is because special help from the government, called premium tax credits, is ending soon. Without this help, many small businesses might struggle to stay open. Some business owners, like Brie Loidolt, are seeing their insurance costs go up by hundreds of dollars each m...

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Nov 20 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Twins Alice and Ellen Kessler Choose Assisted Suicide at 89

Alice and Ellen Kessler, the famous twin sisters, passed away on Monday at their home in Gruenwald, Germany. They were 89 years old. The twins, who became stars in the 1950s, had been planning this for over a year. They contacted the German Society for Humane Dying (DGHS) to help them. The police in Germany confirmed something happened at the twins' home on Monday. ...

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Nov 16 2025SPORTS

Tottenham's Goal Drought: Time for a New Striker?

Tottenham Hotspur is in a bit of a pickle. They are doing well in the Premier League, sitting in fifth place, but there's a big problem: they aren't scoring enough goals. The team's forwards have only managed to score four goals this season. That's not good! Richarlison, their main striker, isn't doing as well as he did at the start of the season. He might even leav...

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Nov 16 2025OPINION

A Trooper's Heroism Exposes Systemic Failures in Oswego County

In a shocking display of neglect, Oswego County's Department of Social Services (DSS) repeatedly ignored pleas for help regarding Danielle Killmore, a vulnerable adult with developmental disabilities. Despite multiple calls reporting deplorable living conditions—including trash, rodents, and no running water—DSS failed to act. Even when a state trooper reported findi...

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Nov 16 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Lizzie Borden Story: A Fresh Take on an Old Mystery

Lizzie Borden's name is famous. She's the woman who may have killed her parents with an axe. But what if this happened today? Would it be a big deal on TV shows like "Dateline"? Would podcasts talk about it all the time? The story of Lizzie Borden is a big part of American history. In 1892, she was accused of killing her father and stepmother. She was found not guil...

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Nov 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Toyota's 2GR-FE V6: The Engine That Powered Many

Toyota's 2GR-FE V6 engine has been a workhorse for the company, powering a wide range of vehicles over the years. This 3. 5-liter V6 engine first appeared in the 2005 Toyota Avalon and has since been used in various models, including the Camry, RAV4, and even the Lotus Evora. The 2GR-FE engine is known for its reliability and has been a popular choice for Toyota. It...

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Nov 15 2025POLITICS

Trump's Tough Spot: Epstein's Shadow Over Politics

Trump recently celebrated a win after the longest U. S. government shutdown ended on his terms. But almost immediately, he faced a familiar challenge: Jeffrey Epstein. Emails released by House Democrats brought up old questions about Trump's ties to Epstein and what he knew about the financier's alleged crimes. The White House quickly dismissed the emails as a polit...

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Nov 14 2025POLITICS

Senators Backtrack on Controversial Lawsuit Provision

A recent law has sparked a debate among Republican senators. This law lets them sue the government for not telling them when their phone records were checked. This happened during an investigation into the January 6th Capitol attack. Most senators say they won't use this law to get money. They believe it's not about the cash but about holding the Biden administratio...

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Nov 14 2025HEALTH

TV Show Sparks Surge in Drug Searches: What's the Deal?

A recent study has uncovered an interesting trend: after the release of the third season of the popular TV show "The White Lotus, " there was a significant increase in online searches for lorazepam. This drug, also known as Ativan, is a type of benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of California San Diego, analyz...

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Nov 13 2025SPORTS

Tottenham's January Transfer Target: Ivan Toney's Premier League Comeback

Tottenham Hotspur finds themselves in a good spot in the Premier League, sitting fifth after eleven games. They've won five matches, mostly away, and are just four points behind second place. But there's a big problem: they need a striker who can score goals consistently. The club recently got a £100 million boost, which could help them sign a new striker in January...

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