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Oct 29 2025POLITICS

Oswego County's Struggle: When Politics Hits Home

Oswego County is feeling the heat of the government shutdown. It's not just about politics; it's about real people and their daily struggles. The county already has a high poverty rate, and this shutdown is making things worse. It's putting essential services at risk, like food assistance, healthcar

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Oct 29 2025EDUCATION

Discovering Paths to Skilled Careers: A Closer Look at Manufacturing and Trades Day

Manufacturing and Trades Day is an annual event that aims to open the eyes of high school students to the world of modern manufacturing, technology, and logistics. It's not just about showing off cool machines and tools; it's about introducing students to real career opportunities in fields like pro

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Oct 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Infosys, Metro Bank, and Workday Team Up for a Tech Upgrade

Infosys has joined forces with Metro Bank and Workday to give the bank's financial systems a major tech upgrade. This isn't just a small tweak; it's a full-scale modernization. The old systems are being swapped out for a cloud-based platform that uses Workday's financial tools. This should make thin

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Oct 29 2025FINANCE

The Fed's Tricky Balancing Act: Inflation, Jobs, and Politics

The Federal Reserve is in a tough spot. It's like trying to walk a tightrope while someone keeps shaking the rope. The Fed needs to decide whether to cut interest rates, but it's not an easy call. On one hand, the job market is cooling off. Unemployment is up, and job growth has slowed down. On the

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Oct 29 2025HEALTH

President's Health Check: What's the Big Deal?

President Donald Trump recently had an MRI scan, his second medical visit this year. This has sparked a lot of talk about his health, especially since he is one of the oldest presidents in U. S. history. Trump shared the results with reporters, saying everything was "perfect. " But he didn't explai

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Oct 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Stormtroopers: More Than Just White Armor

Stormtroopers are often seen as bumbling fools or mindless soldiers. But they can be so much more. In Star Wars: Visions volume 3, a short film called Black shows a different side of these iconic characters. It takes us inside the mind of a stormtrooper as he faces death aboard the exploding Death S

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Oct 29 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Trading: New Players, Big Risks

Crypto trading is becoming more accessible. In the last month, perpetual futures, or perps, saw a huge $1. 27 trillion in trading volume. These trades are now available in popular crypto wallets like MetaMask and Phantom, and even on Telegram through the Blum mini-app. Perps are complex. They let u

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Oct 29 2025CRIME

Sheriff's Past Missteps: A Look at the Legal Troubles

A former sheriff and two others are set to face federal court this week. Chuck Wright, the ex-sheriff, along with Amos Durham, a former chaplain, and Lawson Berry Watson, a former employee, have court appearances scheduled. Wright is one of many sheriffs in South Carolina to face criminal charges re

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Oct 29 2025CRIME

North Charleston Councilman's Guilty Plea: A Corruption Case Unfolds

Mike Brown, a former North Charleston Councilman, made a significant admission recently. He pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery and wire fraud. This happened just a week before his trial was set to begin. Brown, 47, appeared in a Charleston courthouse and admitted his wrongdoing. He even

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Oct 29 2025FINANCE

Bonds on a Roll: What's Driving the 2025 Boom?

The US bond market is having a great time in 2025. Prices are up, and yields are down. This is mostly because people think the economy is slowing down. When growth slows, bonds become more attractive. It's like when everyone wants to buy the same toy, and the price goes up. The Federal Reserve is e

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