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Dec 31 2025SPORTS

Local Sports Stars Shine Bright in 2025

In 2025, McHenry County sports fans had plenty to cheer about. Quinn Priester, a local baseball star, made waves in the MLB. After being traded to the Milwaukee Brewers, he had an incredible season. His strong performances helped the team win their division. It was a big deal because he grew up root

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Dec 31 2025POLITICS

New York's New Leader: Zohran Mamdani Takes Office

Zohran Mamdani is set to become New York City's new mayor, marking a significant shift in the city's political landscape. At just 34 years old, Mamdani is not only young but also a democratic socialist, which has sparked a mix of excitement and worry among the city's 8 million residents. Mamdani's

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

Poland Takes Small Step for Same-Sex Couples

Poland's government has given the green light to a new bill that could change things for couples living together. This bill is about "cohabitation contracts" and it's a big deal because it could help same-sex couples get some rights in a country that hasn't been very welcoming to them. The prime mi

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Dec 30 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Trading Gets a Boost with New Additions

Margex, a platform known for making crypto trading easy, has just added new coins to its lineup. ASTER, Hyperliquid (HYPE), Pump. fun (PUMP), Hedera (HBAR), DASH, Zcash (ZEC), Worldcoin (WLD), and Plasma (XPL) are now available for trading. This means users can now trade these coins with up to 100X

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

Missoula's Voice: A Closer Look at Local Reporting

In the heart of Montana, a dedicated journalist is making waves. Griffen Smith, a city/county government reporter, is committed to keeping the community informed. His work focuses on local government and politics, areas that directly impact daily life. Smith's role is crucial. He bridges the gap be

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

Ukraine Peace Talks: A Glimmer of Hope

Poland's leader, Donald Tusk, recently shared some optimistic news. He believes peace in Ukraine might be just around the corner. This comes after he met with other European leaders, Canada, and NATO. He said there's a good chance the war could end soon, maybe even in a few weeks. But he also warned

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

The Power of Words: How Affordability Reshaped the 2025 Elections

In 2025, a single word changed the game in politics. That word was "affordability. " It wasn't just a buzzword. It became a powerful tool that shifted how people thought about their lives and their votes. For years, politicians talked about the economy. They threw around numbers like GDP and job gr

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

When News Outlets Face Resistance: A Closer Look at Journalistic Challenges

In recent times, journalists have faced significant hurdles while trying to gather information for their stories. This issue became evident when reporters from a well-known investigative news organization attempted to cover a story about the Department of Education's efforts during the Trump adminis

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Dec 29 2025SCIENCE

Why Ivermectin Fails Against Trichinella Larvae: A Mystery Unveiled

Trichinella, a sneaky worm, causes long-term infections by hiding in muscle cells. It's a big problem worldwide. Scientists know that ivermectin, a common drug, works well on adult worms in the gut but fails against the larvae in muscles. Why? They thought the collagen capsule around the larvae migh

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Dec 29 2025CRYPTO

A Short Prison Stay for Caroline Ellison

Caroline Ellison, the former head of Alameda Research, is set to walk free from prison much earlier than expected. She was only sentenced to two years for her part in the FTX crypto scandal, and now, after just 15 months, she's getting out early. This is quite a contrast to her ex, Sam Bankman-Fried

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