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Dec 20 2025BUSINESS

Portland's Schoolhouse: A Sudden Goodbye

Schoolhouse, a beloved home decor store in Portland, just said goodbye to most of its workers. This news comes after a long time of money troubles at its parent company, Food52. Food52, based in New York, bought Schoolhouse a few years ago for a big sum. But now, things are not looking good. In a q

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Dec 18 2025SPORTS

A Clash for the Top Spot in the NFC

The final Thursday night game of the season is here. But this isn't just any game. It's a showdown between the Rams and Seahawks, both sitting pretty at 11-3. The winner of this matchup won't just take the NFC West title; they'll also have a strong say in who gets the No. 1 seed in the conference.

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Dec 18 2025SPORTS

Patrick Mahomes' Road to Recovery: What's Next for the Chiefs' Star QB

Patrick Mahomes, the Kansas City Chiefs' star quarterback, is on the mend after a tough injury. He tore his ACL during a game against the Los Angeles Chargers. This setback means he'll miss the rest of the season and the playoffs. But the good news is, his surgery went well. Dr. Dan Cooper fixed the

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Dec 18 2025POLITICS

Federal Judge Halts Mass Layoffs, Citing Recent Law

A recent court decision has put a stop to planned layoffs at several U. S. government agencies. Judge Susan Illston ruled that the Trump administration's plans to cut jobs at the State Department, Education Department, Defense Department, General Services Administration, and Small Business Administr

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Dec 13 2025FINANCE

Smart Moves: Navigating Money in Uncertain Times

The Federal Reserve has made another move that could affect your wallet. In December 2025, they cut interest rates by a small amount. This is the third cut this year. It's good news for people who borrow money, like for homes or credit cards. But it's not great for those who save money in banks. Lo

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Dec 11 2025SPORTS

Missouri Sports Betting: Big Wins and Big Risks

Missouri has just launched sports betting, and it's a game-changer for fans. With the Kansas City Chiefs fighting to stay in the playoffs, the timing couldn't be better. But it's not just about the Chiefs. The St. Louis Blues are also making a comeback, and the Missouri Tigers are gearing up for a t

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Dec 10 2025SPORTS

The Colts' Unexpected Gambit: Can Philip Rivers Defy Time?

The Indianapolis Colts find themselves in a tough spot after losing their starting quarterback, Daniel Jones, to a season-ending injury. With their backup, Riley Leonard, also nursing an injury, the team is in desperate need of a veteran presence under center. Enter Philip Rivers, the 44-year-old fo

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Dec 10 2025SPORTS

Week 15: How Broncos, Patriots, and Rams Can Secure Their Playoff Spots

The NFL season is heating up, and teams are fighting to make it to the playoffs. With Week 15 on the horizon, three teams—the Denver Broncos, New England Patriots, and Los Angeles Rams—are in the spotlight. They have a shot at clinching their spots in the postseason this week. The Denver Broncos, w

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Dec 10 2025SPORTS

Week 15: NFL Teams Can Seal Their Playoff Spots

As the 2025 NFL season heats up, Week 15 is a big deal. Nine teams are already out of the running for the playoffs. But this weekend, three spots could be locked in. The New England Patriots could win the AFC East for the first time in six years. The Kansas City Chiefs, who have been AFC Championsh

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Dec 09 2025SPORTS

Cleveland's Bright Spots Amidst a Dark Season

In the midst of a rough season, the Cleveland Browns have a couple of reasons to keep an eye on them. Myles Garrett, their star defensive end, is chasing a record. He's just three sacks away from breaking the official single-season sack record. Then there's rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders, who's

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