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Jan 01 2025POLITICS

How Media Moguls Shape News: Lessons from Australia's Newspaper Deals

Ever wondered how big companies buying newspapers affects what you read? Let's look at Australia's news game over recent years. Between 2016 and 2019, there were three major newspaper acquisitions. News Corp, Nine Entertainment, and a duo named Antony Catalano and Alex Waislitz each bought their sha

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Jan 01 2025BUSINESS

News with Nils: 44 Years of Local Business Reporting

Did you know that Nils Rosdahl has been covering local business news in the Coeur d’Alene area for over four decades? That's right, 44 years! His column, "Business Bits, ” which appears every Sunday, has been a trusted source for business updates and growth stories. People like Kandi Johnson, who wo

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Jan 01 2025BUSINESS

Plainfield's Business Shakeup: Big Changes in 2024

In 2024, the small town of Plainfield saw some significant shakeups, mainly in the business scene. The year kicked off with a wave of restaurant closures, leaving locals wondering what was next. But fear not, because the town also welcomed new businesses to fill the void. One of the biggest headlin

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Dec 31 2024CELEBRITIES

Teen Star’s Nicotine Withdrawal: Vaping and the Music Industry

Alabama Barker, the 19-year-old daughter of Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler, recently faced an unexpected health scare. She was reportedly hospitalized due to nicotine withdrawal after abruptly quitting vaping. The sudden stop led to an anxiety attack, prompting her to call emergency services. Doct

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Dec 31 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Streaming Stars and TV Ratings Surprises in 2024

TV viewing in 2024 was a mix of hits and misses. A little blue dog dominated streaming, while a popular cable show said goodbye. Sports, especially NFL, proved streaming can be a winner. A 76-year-old treasure starred in a meta-remake that became a broadcast hit. But not all was good. Some networks

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Dec 29 2024POLITICS

The Web of Conspiracies: How Misinformation Fuels Beliefs

In recent years, the internet has become a hotbed for conspiracy theories. Some of these beliefs have led to real-world harm, like the January 6th Capitol attack, where many participants were driven by the QAnon conspiracy. This study looks at five major conspiracy theories—QAnon, COVID, UFOs/Aliens

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Dec 28 2024CELEBRITIES

Fox News Hosts Hannity and Earhardt Are Getting Married!

Sean Hannity, a well-known Fox News host, and Ainsley Earhardt, his co-host from "Fox & Friends, " have recently announced their engagement. The happy news was shared by Fox News, mentioning that Hannity proposed to Earhardt at their home church during Christmas. The couple's children, who are thril

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Dec 24 2024CELEBRITIES

Tallulah Willis's Special Announcement: She's Getting Married!

Guess what just happened in the Willis family? Tallulah Willis, the youngest daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore, is all set to tie the knot! She shared the big news on social media with some lovely photos and a video of the special moment. Her partner, Justin Acee, a music artist, popped the qu

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Dec 23 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Chance the Rapper and Kirsten Corley's Marriage Comes to an End

Chance the Rapper and his wife Kirsten Corley have decided to go their separate ways. On December 13, Kirsten filed for divorce from the 31-year-old rapper. This comes after the couple shared in April that they had split amicably. They have two daughters together, Kensli, who is 9, and Marli, who is

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Dec 22 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Emma Stone, Alec Baldwin Welcome Martin Short to SNL's Star-Studded Club

The season finale of "Saturday Night Live" opened with Tom Hanks, who quickly tried to impress the excited audience in Studio 8H. Wearing a leather jacket signifying his membership in the prestigious Five-Timers Club, he welcomed the newest member, Martin Short. The club, started by Hanks in 1990 as

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