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Jan 09 2026SPORTS

West Valley City's Olympic Makeover: From Hockey to Skates

West Valley City is getting a major upgrade for the 2034 Winter Olympics. The Maverik Center, which once hosted hockey games, will now feature figure skating and short track speedskating. This change has the mayor excited, as she remembers enjoying figure skating more than hockey during the 2002 Gam

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Jan 06 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Portland Takes a Stand: New Fee for Big Venues to Boost Local Arts

Portland has just made a big move to support local arts. The City Council voted to make large entertainment venues chip in a small portion of their ticket sales. This money will go into a special fund to help out local artists and small venues. The new rule applies to places that can hold over 2, 0

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Jan 02 2026BUSINESS

Michigan's Cannabis Industry Faces a Steep Tax Hike

Michigan's cannabis industry is in for a rough ride as a new tax policy kicks in. Starting January 1st, a 24% wholesale tax joins the existing 10% retail tax and 6% sales tax. This means cannabis products are now hit with a total tax of 40%. This is a big deal for businesses like Green Acres Cannabi

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Jan 02 2026TECHNOLOGY

Faces at the Game: Why Fans Are Signing Up for High-Tech Scans

At the Intuit Dome, a surprising thing happened. The staff thought only a few fans would join their face-scanning program. They were way off. Three out of four people who came to the venue signed up. The Clippers say this isn't about watching fans for security. They call it "face authentication" ins

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Dec 31 2025BUSINESS

A Family's Vision: Turning History into a Modern Event Space

In the heart of Robeson Township, a historic building from 1826 has found new life as Emily’s Event Venue. Cecile and Hollis Grimshaw, a husband-and-wife team, have poured their skills and love for historic preservation into this project. They bought the former Beckersville Hotel and transformed it

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Dec 30 2025BUSINESS

MKDWELL Tech Inc. Shows Mixed Results in First Half of 2025

MKDWELL Tech Inc. has shared its financial results for the first half of 2025, showing a mix of growth and challenges. The company saw a big jump in revenue, up 68. 3% from the same period last year. This growth came mainly from selling more electronic products and processing services. However, prof

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Dec 26 2025BUSINESS

Webtoon Entertainment: Navigating Currency Waves

Webtoon Entertainment, a major player in the digital comic scene, is feeling the heat from currency fluctuations. The company, which went public in New York last year, is seeing its profits take a hit due to the weakening Korean won. This is a big deal because Webtoon reports its earnings in U. S. d

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Dec 20 2025ENVIRONMENT

Kenya's Fishy Export Numbers: A Closer Look

Kenya's trade in ornamental fish is facing some serious issues. A recent report by TRAFFIC has uncovered big differences between what Kenya says it exports and what other countries say they import. This isn't just about numbers; it's about money, the environment, and how well the country is managing

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Dec 18 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Irvine Spectrum's New Playground for All Ages

Irvine Spectrum Center just got a whole lot more exciting with the grand opening of two new entertainment spots: Holey Moley Golf Club and Hijinx Hotel. These places are not just for kids; they're for everyone who loves a good time. Holey Moley is a mini-golf paradise with 27 holes, each one more u

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Dec 17 2025FINANCE

New Money, New Markets: Robinhood and Coinbase Take on Predictions

Robinhood and Coinbase are diving into prediction markets, but they're playing the game differently. A recent study by a major investment bank suggests Robinhood might have the upper hand. Here's why. First, let's talk about who's jumping into these prediction markets. Turns out, users on Robinhood

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