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Jan 02 2026EDUCATION

Seattle Schools Under Scrutiny for Student Privacy Concerns

Seattle-area schools have been using a health survey called "Check Yourself" to gather information from students as young as 10. This survey covers topics like gender identity, romantic interests, and substance use. The data collected is then shared with external organizations, which has raised priv

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Jan 02 2026SPORTS

Atticus Sappington: The Ducks' Reliable Kicker and His Roots

Atticus Sappington, the Oregon Ducks' star placekicker, has made a name for himself in the Big 10. Standing at 5-foot-10 and weighing 190 pounds, he's known for his accuracy, with a perfect extra point rate. His skills have helped the Ducks' special teams rank among the nation's best. Born and rais

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Jan 02 2026SCIENCE

Unraveling the Secrets of the Mysterious 3I/ATLAS

The latest Hubble image of the interstellar object 3I/ATLAS, processed by SpaceTracker, has revealed some fascinating details. This object, which has been closely watched by astronomers, shows a structure that doesn't fit the usual patterns seen in comets. The image, which was captured on November 3

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Jan 02 2026CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Who Left a Bad Taste: Megyn Kelly's Honest Take

Megyn Kelly has been in the spotlight for a long time. She has met many famous people. Some of them were not very nice to her. She shared her thoughts in a recent interview. Kelly mentioned Jane Fonda first. She said Fonda was upset with her in 2017. Kelly was working on Today at the time. She trie

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Jan 02 2026CRIME

A Night of Celebration Turned into Chaos in a Swiss Ski Town

In a Swiss ski town, a New Year's Eve celebration took a tragic turn when a fire broke out at a popular bar. The blaze, which started around 1:30 a. m. , caused panic and chaos as partygoers rushed to escape. Witnesses described seeing flames in shades of orange, yellow, and red consuming the buildi

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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 2026POLITICS

Minnesota's Money Mystery: Who's to Blame?

Republicans are raising alarms about a huge fraud case in Minnesota. They say billions of taxpayer dollars have been stolen. A Florida representative even compared it to the mafia. He wants the federal government to take strong action, just like they did to fight organized crime in the past. Federa

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Jan 02 2026OPINION

Somalis in Minnesota: Time to Reflect and Act

Recent events have put the Somali community in Minnesota under a harsh spotlight. While it's easy to point fingers at others, it's crucial to look inward. A small group of Somalis has been involved in serious fraud, and this has cast a shadow over the entire community. This is not the time to play

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Jan 02 2026CRIME

Florence's Growing Eye on Crime: How Tech is Changing Policing

Florence has been expanding its use of Flock Safety cameras, a move that's shaking up how crime is tackled in the city. These cameras, which can snap millions of car photos and track their movements, have become a big deal for crime prevention, according to Interim Police Chief Stephen Starling. Th

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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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