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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

U. S. Plans Limited Iran Action Without Ground Forces

Officials in Washington believe they can handle Iran’s military threats without sending soldiers into combat. Speaking after meetings with global allies, a top diplomat said the U. S. expects to wrap up its campaign in weeks, not months. The focus is on weakening Iran’s ability to launch missiles an

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Mar 27 2026CRIME

Jersey City Takes Action Against Unlicensed Smoke Shops

City officials in Jersey City have taken decisive steps to curb unlicensed smoke shops that are operating without proper permits. Five businesses were shut down after a coordinated effort by the local police and federal partners, which also led to several arrests. The crackdown followed complaints f

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Mar 23 2026WEATHER

A warm surprise in March: how one weekend changed the season

Last weekend felt more like spring had already arrived, with temperatures jumping well above normal for this time of year across Wisconsin. In Eau Claire, the thermometer hit 75 degrees, the first time it’s crossed 70 since last fall. That break in warmth came unusually late in the year, after a str

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Mar 22 2026POLITICS

Crime drops across U. S. cities amid political claims

Last year saw a notable decline in violent crime across several major U. S. cities, with homicides, robberies, and assaults all falling sharply according to early data. While President Trump has framed this as proof of stronger law enforcement under his administration, crime experts suggest multiple

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Mar 06 2026HEALTH

Children at Risk After Measles Exposure in Sacramento

Officials in Sacramento County are working hard to find everyone who might have caught measles at a recent school‑style event. A child who fell ill with the virus could have passed it to about 130 kids, according to the state health department. The gathering was described as an enrichment program, b

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Mar 03 2026LIFESTYLE

Las Vegas Tops Nevada for Active Living

Las Vegas has earned a spot as the most activity‑friendly city in Nevada, according to a recent study. The analysis looked at how many sports facilities each city offers per resident and how much people spend on fitness. It also considered how many adults stay active, whether they bike or walk to wo

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Feb 17 2026CRIME

New Chicago Dungeon Under Scrutiny

City Hall has moved to pause a business that operates as a “sex dungeon” while officials decide how it fits into the city’s rules. The shutdown comes after a past case involving a woman who ran a high‑end brothel that attracted thousands of clients and earned over a million dollars. That woman, know

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Jan 28 2026BUSINESS

Crypto Investments Take a Hit: BTC and ETH Lead the Way

Last week, crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) experienced a significant downturn, with outflows reaching $1. 73 billion. This marks one of the largest outflows since mid-November 2025, according to CoinShares. The shift from the previous week's inflows of $2. 2 billion highlights the market's vo

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Jan 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

How a Chinese AI Model Shook Up Wall Street

Last year, a quiet AI lab from China, backed by a hedge fund, made a big splash. Their model, DeepSeek R1, showed it could compete with top U. S. AI models but at a much lower cost. This news sent shockwaves through Wall Street. The impact was huge. On January 27, 2025, the S&P 500 index lost over

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Jan 19 2026CRYPTO

Crypto Funds See Big Week: Bitcoin Leads the Charge

Last week, crypto investment products saw a huge surge in interest. Overall, they pulled in over $2. 17 billion, making it the biggest week for these funds since October. But it wasn't all smooth sailing. On Friday, things took a turn, with $378 million flowing out due to worries about Greenland and

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