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Dec 17 2025BUSINESS

Champaign County's Changing Food Scene: What's In and What's Out

Champaign County is seeing a lot of changes in its food and drink scene. Some familiar spots have shut down, while new ones are popping up. This shift shows how the area is always changing. New places are opening up all the time. Dutch Bros Coffee, a popular coffee chain, started serving drinks on

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Dec 17 2025EDUCATION

Reading Woes: Why America's Kids Are Falling Behind

America is facing a huge problem. Kids are struggling with reading and math. The numbers are not good. In just six years, the number of young adults who can't read well has jumped a lot. From 2017 to 2023, the rate went up from 16% to 25%. That's a big deal. In some city schools, less than half of

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Dec 17 2025LIFESTYLE

Hawaii's Hidden Gem: Where Luxury Meets Nature

On the Big Island of Hawaii, a special place called Kohanaiki is making waves. It's not just about the fancy homes or the golf course. It's about the way it blends luxury with respect for nature and history. Kohanaiki is a private community that feels like a world away, yet it's just minutes from t

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Dec 16 2025TECHNOLOGY

Is the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft Worth the Hype?

The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft is a fancy e-reader with a color screen and a stylus. It sounds perfect for note-takers and book lovers. But is it really worth the high price tag? First, let's talk about the good stuff. The device is light and thin. The stylus feels nice to use. The battery lasts a lon

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Dec 16 2025WEATHER

River Rising: Pacific Faces Sudden Flood Evacuations

In the early hours of Tuesday, a critical levee on the White River gave way, causing immediate action in Pacific. The city's emergency services swiftly issued a Level 3 "Go Now" evacuation order, targeting areas near 3rd Avenue Southeast and Butte Road. Many residents were roused from their sleep by

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Dec 16 2025BUSINESS

The Never-Ending Story of Warner Bros. Mergers

Warner Bros. is no stranger to big business deals. Over the years, it has been involved in many mergers and acquisitions. Some of these deals have not gone well. In fact, Warner Bros. has a reputation for messy corporate marriages. This reputation is so well-known that people joke about it being a "

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Dec 16 2025HEALTH

A Preventable Loss: How Delays in Care Led to a Tragic Outcome

A 45-year-old father of two, who had disabilities, lost his life due to sepsis. This happened because he did not get the right medicine on time. He was in the hospital for 34 hours without the antibiotics he needed. This was found by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) in a recent

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Dec 16 2025HEALTH

Keeping Kids' Teeth Healthy Without Fluoride in Water

Some places have stopped adding fluoride to tap water. This is a problem because fluoride helps keep teeth strong. It fights off cavities by making tooth enamel tougher. Without it, kids might get more cavities. Experts say fluoride is safe and works well. Big health groups still support it. But so

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Dec 16 2025BUSINESS

The Rise of Secondhand Shopping: How Resale is Changing the Game

The secondhand market is no longer just about finding a good deal. It's becoming a big part of how people shop. In the past, buying used items was seen as something only for those looking to save money. But now, it's becoming a normal part of shopping, just like buying new things. By 2026, the seco

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Dec 16 2025HEALTH

Why Your Hair Turns Gray and What You Can Do About It

Hair turning gray is a natural part of aging, but not everyone goes gray at the same time. This is because the process is influenced by a mix of factors, including genetics, lifestyle, and even stress. The cells responsible for hair color, called melanocyte stem cells, start to slow down or stop wo

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