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Nov 14 2025OPINION

Cannabis Nearby: A Closer Look at Mental Health Effects

Living close to a cannabis shop might be doing more harm than good to mental health. A recent study found that people living within a 10-minute drive of a cannabis retailer had higher rates of mental health issues. This includes depression, anxiety, and even psychosis. The study looked at Medicaid d

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Nov 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Wildfire Wreaks Havoc in Mono County: A Race Against Time

A wildfire, now known as the Pack fire, erupted near Crowley Lake in Mono County on a Thursday afternoon. It quickly grew to a massive 1, 000 acres, putting homes in the McGee Trailer Park at risk. The fire started near McGee Creek Road, just west of Highway 395, around 12:30 p. m. , as reported by

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Nov 14 2025HEALTH

Cuba's Battle Against Mosquito-Borne Viruses: A Growing Challenge

Cuba is currently facing a significant health challenge with the spread of mosquito-borne viruses, including dengue and chikungunya. These illnesses have been affecting a large portion of the population, making it difficult for many to go about their daily lives. The situation has been worsening due

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Nov 13 2025TECHNOLOGY

Bright TVs: TCL QM9K Takes on OLED with a Twist

TCL QM9K is a TV that stands out for its brightness. It's not just any bright TV, though. It's the brightest TV ever tested in a lab. But brightness isn't everything. The QM9K has some trade-offs. For starters, the QM9K isn't as good as its cheaper sibling, the QM8K. The QM8K has better shadow deta

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Nov 13 2025ENVIRONMENT

Gas Leak Chaos in Oklahoma: A Wake-Up Call for Safety

In a small Oklahoma city, a night of chaos unfolded when a tanker truck leaked dangerous ammonia gas. The incident forced hundreds to evacuate and sent dozens to the hospital. The truck, parked behind a hotel, started releasing the gas late Wednesday night. Emergency workers in gas masks went door-t

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

U. S. Government Reopens, but Political Battles Linger

The U. S. government has finally reopened after the longest shutdown in history. This shutdown lasted 43 days and caused major problems. Air traffic was disrupted, food assistance for low-income families was cut, and over a million workers went without pay. The political fight that caused the shutd

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Nov 13 2025EDUCATION

Georgia Schools Say Goodbye to Phones, Hello to Better Grades

Georgia is making a big move to keep phones out of elementary and middle schools. Starting next year, all public schools in these grades will have to lock up phones and other gadgets. This isn't new for many schools, but now it's the law. Teachers love this idea. A big survey showed that 92% of the

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Nov 13 2025FINANCE

Japan's Big Bank Takes a Step into the CLO World

A major player in Japan's finance world is making a move. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management is set to launch its first fund focused on collateralized loan obligations, or CLOs. This isn't just any new product; it's a response to a push from the government. They want financial companies to create offer

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

Cypress Talks Big Changes to Election Money Rules

Cypress is looking at some big changes to how money flows in local elections. The city council recently talked about lowering the maximum donation a candidate can get, from $5, 900 to $500. This idea came from Mayor David Burke, who thinks too much special interest money is influencing elections and

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Nov 13 2025POLITICS

Tech's Big Problem: Why Everyone's Upset About Data Centers

In many places, people are starting to push back against data centers. These huge facilities store and process tons of data for tech companies. But locals often feel left out and worried about rising electricity bills. It's not just one group complaining. Both conservative and progressive folks are

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