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Jan 06 2026BUSINESS

A Hotel's Shameful Refusal

A Hampton Inn in Minneapolis made headlines for the wrong reasons. This hotel, part of the Hilton family, was caught on camera turning away Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents. The agents were in town to investigate fraud, but the hotel had other plans. They sent an email saying they wouldn

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Jan 06 2026POLITICS

Minnesota's Child Care Fraud: What's Really Going On?

Minnesota's political scene is in a stir. Governor Tim Walz decided not to run again. He wants to focus on stopping fraud in state programs. This comes after a video by a conservative influencer, Nick Shirley, went viral. The video claimed that some day care centers in Minneapolis were cheating the

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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

Venezuela's Oil Future: What's Next After Maduro's Exit?

Venezuela is in chaos after a big move by the US. The country has a lot of oil, but it's not using it well. The US took out President Maduro, and now people are wondering what will happen next. Venezuela has the most oil in the world, but it's not making much of it. The country used to make a lot m

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Jan 02 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Israel's Entertainment Industry Under Fire: What's Next?

Israel's entertainment scene is facing tough times. The TV show "Tehran, " which was supposed to come back on Apple TV, got delayed. No one said why, but many think it's because of the tense situation in the Middle East. This show, made with help from Israel's public broadcaster Kan 11, is about spi

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Idaho's Public Media Faces Tough Times: What's Next?

Idaho Public Television is in a tight spot. They're losing a big chunk of their money. About $2 million to be exact. That's a quarter of what they usually get from private donors. This is all because Congress, led by Republicans, decided to stop funding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. To d

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Jan 01 2026HEALTH

Health Insurance Costs Skyrocket for Millions

A significant number of Americans are facing a sharp increase in health insurance costs as crucial subsidies have come to an end. This change impacts a wide range of people, including self-employed individuals, small business owners, and farmers who rely on the Affordable Care Act for their health c

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Jan 01 2026CELEBRITIES

2025: A Year of Loss and Reflection

In 2025, the world bid farewell to a diverse array of influential figures, each leaving a unique mark on their respective fields. The passing of Pope Francis marked a significant shift within the Catholic Church, as it welcomed its first American pope, a change that sparked both hope and controversy

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Jan 01 2026HEALTH

Health Insurance Costs Skyrocket as Subsidies End for Millions

As the new year began, millions of Americans faced a harsh reality: their health insurance costs shot up dramatically. This happened because special financial help, known as subsidies, ended. These subsidies had been keeping health insurance affordable for many people since the COVID-19 pandemic sta

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Dec 31 2025BUSINESS

The Ups and Downs of the Beef Industry: A Rancher's Perspective

The beef industry is a tough business. It's not for everyone. Ranchers face many challenges. High prices, low profits, and unpredictable markets are just a few. In 1973, a young rancher learned this the hard way. He bought 20 steers. It was his first big investment. But the market crashed soon after

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Dec 31 2025POLITICS

Court Sides with Trump: Medicaid Funding for Planned Parenthood Cut in 22 States

A recent decision by a U. S. appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to cut Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood in 22 states. This move is part of a law that stops health centers from getting Medicaid money if they perform abortions. The court's decision is a big deal because it overt

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