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Nov 25 2025BUSINESS

Navigating the Tariff Storm: Levi's Strategic Moves

The fashion world is in a tough spot right now. Tariffs on clothes and shoes have shot up, making things really hard for businesses. At first, they were around 13%, but then they jumped to 54% in April 2025. Even though they dropped a bit later, they're still much higher than usual, sitting at 36% f

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Nov 25 2025HEALTH

Young Stars at Risk: The Rising Trend of Strokes in Adults Under 50

Strokes are no longer just a concern for the elderly. More and more adults under 50 are experiencing strokes, and it’s a trend that’s causing alarm. One recent example is Donald Glover, who recently revealed he had a stroke at just 42 years old. This health scare forced him to cancel his tour, highl

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Nov 25 2025HEALTH

Maine's Small Businesses Face Health Insurance Crisis

Maine's small business owners are in a tough spot. They're worried about a big jump in health insurance costs. This could happen if certain tax credits from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) stop. These credits help keep premiums affordable. Without them, many families could face huge bills. Take Ossia

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Nov 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

Merging Minds: How Science and Indigenous Knowledge Can Work Together

Science and indigenous knowledge have been around for ages. Science uses experiments and data to understand the world. Indigenous wisdom, on the other hand, comes from living closely with nature and seeing everything as connected. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza is a scientist with indigenous roots. She is d

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Nov 25 2025HEALTH

What to Eat When You're Feeling Rough After Drinking

Hangovers are tough, and they seem to get worse as you get older. The headache, nausea, and overall icky feeling can make you want to hide under the covers all day. People have tried all sorts of remedies to feel better, from weird pills to greasy food. But what really helps? One new pill called My

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Nov 25 2025EDUCATION

Building Big Things at Apollo: What's Happening Next?

Big changes are coming to Apollo Campus in St. Cloud. Voters in School District 742 gave the green light to two major construction projects. The first one is a storm shelter and a secure entrance. The second is a new multi-purpose athletic facility. Both projects are set to kick off in 2026. The st

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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

Crypto Advocates Question Candidates Ahead of 2026 Elections

A group supporting crypto is asking politicians running for office in 2026 about their views on digital money. They want to know if these candidates support crypto, have used it, or understand how it works. The group, Stand With Crypto, sent a survey to many candidates. They asked about topics like

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Nov 25 2025BUSINESS

Crypto Giant in Hot Water Over Terror Funding Claims

A major crypto company, Binance, is now dealing with some serious accusations. People affected by the October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel are saying Binance helped Hamas move money around. This attack was really bad, with over 1, 200 people losing their lives and 250 taken hostage. The lawsuit is un

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Nov 25 2025CRYPTO

India's Crypto Rules: A Big Step for Safety and Growth

India has a lot of crypto users, over 100 million, but the rules around it are not very clear. Right now, the main rules are about taxes and stopping money laundering, but they don't do much to protect the people using crypto. There are talks about making new rules that could make the crypto world s

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Nov 24 2025SCIENCE

The Hidden Code: How RNA Tweaks Keep Our Bodies Safe

Our bodies are like super-smart security systems. They know what belongs and what doesn't. Tiny changes in RNA, called modifications, play a big role in this. Over 170 types of these changes have been found. They help control how we grow, stay healthy, and adapt. Recently, scientists made a big dis

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