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Oct 31 2025WEATHER

Halloween Weather: A Spooky Yet Sunny Weekend Ahead

Halloween in Dallas-Fort Worth is set to be a mix of chilly and warm. The day will start off cold, but it will warm up nicely. By afternoon, temperatures will climb into the low 70s. The sun will shine all day, making it a great day to be outside. As night falls, clouds will roll in. This will keep

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Oct 31 2025CELEBRITIES

Halloween Stars: A Look at Celebrities Born on October 31st

October 31st, Halloween, is not just about spooky costumes and candy. It's also a day when many famous faces celebrate their birthdays. From actors to musicians, this day has seen the birth of some truly remarkable people. Let's start with the older generation. Deidre Hall, known for her role as a

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Money Talks: Who's Backing Whom in Portage's Big Vote?

In Portage, the upcoming city council and mayoral elections are heating up, and money is playing a big role. Seven candidates are competing for three council seats, and the mayor's race is between Patricia Randall and Nasim Ansari. The main issue? A new trash hauling rule. The city recently decided

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Oct 31 2025POLITICS

Iraq's Election: Same Faces, Same Promises?

Iraq is getting ready for another election. But many people are not excited. They have seen this before. The same politicians promise change. But things stay the same. People are tired of hearing the same old things. Since the U. S. invasion in 2003, life in Iraq has been tough. There is a lot of c

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Oct 31 2025HEALTH

Heavy Weight, Sore Knees: How BMI Impacts Joint Health Worldwide

Knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is a big problem. It's one of the most common joint diseases around the world. And guess what? Being overweight or obese makes it much worse. That's why researchers wanted to see how much KOA is linked to high BMI. They looked at data from 1990 to 2021. They also tried to p

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Oct 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Colorado Springs: Paving the Way with High-Tech Roads

Colorado Springs is trying out some cool new tech to make their roads last longer. They're using special asphalt that's tougher and more durable. This stuff is called stone matrix asphalt, or SMA for short. It's thicker and harder to work with, but it's supposed to hold up better, especially on busy

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Oct 31 2025BUSINESS

How Avoya Travel is Mixing Old and New to Win Big

Avoya Travel just won two big awards for mixing old-school marketing with cutting-edge tech. They're proving that print isn't dead and that booking a cruise can be both easy and personal. First, they showed that direct mail isn't just for grandma's cookies anymore. By using data to target the right

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Oct 31 2025BUSINESS

Vending Machines Get a High-Tech Upgrade

A company is changing the vending game with its new nationwide plan. DFY Vending is taking its high-tech vending machines across the country. These aren't your average snack dispensers. They are smart, automated, and designed to make life easier for businesses. The company offers a complete package

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Oct 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Hackers Lurked in Telecom Giant's Network for Months

A major telecom company, Ribbon, recently revealed that hackers, likely backed by a government, had been sneaking around its systems for nearly a year. This news came out in a public report filed with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Ribbon, which is based in Texas, offers phone, inter

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Oct 31 2025TECHNOLOGY

Innovative Solutions for Global Problems

A group with a long history of 17 years is taking on some of the world's biggest problems. They use creative technology to design products and experiences for major companies. Their approach is unique. They combine human ideas with new tech to create solutions that shake things up. This group is no

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