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Oct 25 2025BUSINESS

Grand Avenue's Big Change: A Mixed-Use Building on the Way

A developer is seeking a substantial loan from the city of St. Paul to construct a new six-story building at the busy intersection of Grand Avenue and Victoria Street. This project aims to replace the current Victoria Crossing East Mall and the former Billy’s on Grand restaurant. The developer, Ari

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Oct 25 2025CRIME

Philadelphia's Mafia Clash: A Real-Life Crime Drama

Philadelphia's mafia history is not as famous as New York or Chicago's, but a new Netflix documentary shows it was just as violent. "Mob War: Philadelphia vs. the Mafia" focuses on the 1990s conflict between two rival mob bosses. John Stanfa led the old guard, while Joey Merlino headed the "young gu

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Oct 25 2025HEALTH

Navigating Heart Health: The Ups and Downs of Clot Prevention

People dealing with atrial fibrillation, a heart rhythm issue, often find themselves in a tricky spot. They need to stop blood clots but can't always use blood thinners safely. This is where a procedure called left atrial appendage occlusion comes into play. It's like installing a small barrier wher

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Oct 25 2025FINANCE

Unlocking Hidden Gems: A Data-Driven Approach to Smart Options Trading

Trading stocks and options isn't just about gut feelings or following the crowd. It's about finding those hidden patterns that others might miss. By using data science, traders can spot opportunities where the odds are in their favor. This approach isn't about predicting the future but about underst

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Oct 25 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Global Ballet Showcase in Joliet

Joliet is set to host a grand ballet performance. The Rialto Square Theatre will present "Swan Lake" on November 16th at 2 p. m. This event is brought to the community by Classical Arts Entertainment and features the International Ballet Stars. The production is a full-scale rendition of the classi

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Oct 25 2025HEALTH

Faith and Health: How Believing in a Higher Power Can Help Fight Loneliness

Loneliness is a big problem. It can make people feel sad and even affect their health. But guess what? Believing in a higher power might help. People who are religious often feel less lonely. They also feel less alone, even when they are by themselves. This is true for people from different religion

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Oct 25 2025POLITICS

New York's Democratic Shift: Jeffries Backs Mamdani for Mayor

In a surprising move, Hakeem Jeffries, a key figure in the Democratic Party, has thrown his support behind Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race. This decision comes just before early voting begins and signals a significant shift in the Democratic Party's stance. Jeffries, known for his

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Oct 25 2025FINANCE

Seattle's Rising Costs: Is Social Security Keeping Up?

Seattle's living costs are higher than most places in the U. S. This is a big deal for people who rely on Social Security. The Social Security Administration just announced a 2. 8% increase in benefits for 2026. But will this be enough to cover the rising costs in Seattle? The cost of living in Sea

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Oct 25 2025CELEBRITIES

A Star's Morning Mishap: When Coffee Meets Couture

Hilary Duff's morning took a turn for the worse when her coffee decided to stage a mutiny inside her designer bag. The incident, captured in a candid selfie, showed the aftermath of a latte spill that left her Balenciaga bag looking like it had gone through a car wash. The culprit? An empty coffee c

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Oct 25 2025POLITICS

Who's Paying for Trump's Fancy New Ballroom?

A bunch of big companies and rich folks are chipping in to build President Trump's new $300 million ballroom at the White House. They're not doing this out of the kindness of their hearts. They want something in return. Maybe it's a big government contract, or maybe they hope the president will look

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