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Feb 13 2025BUSINESS

Love's Big Spend in Minnesota

Valentine's Day is coming up, and Minnesotans are ready to show their love with their wallets. This year, the average person in Minnesota plans to spend around 185 dollars on their special someone. That's a lot of cash! But it's not just about romantic love. People are also treating themselves or bu

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Feb 13 2025POLITICS

Trump's Tariff Troubles: A Fresh Look at U. S. Trade Policies

The U. S. has done it again. This time, they've slapped a 25% tariff on Canadian aluminum. It's a move that's more than just a slap on the wrist for Canada. It's a shot in the foot for the U. S. economy. The U. S. President, Trump, has a history of this. In 2018, when he was in his first term, he d

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Feb 13 2025POLITICS

Trump's Fresh Start: Can He Fix the Mess?

Imagine if a president said, "Let's stop wasting money and find the leaks in every corner of the government. " That's exactly what Trump did, but it wasn't in 2025. It was in 2011. But who was president in 2011? Barack Obama. The idea of cutting unnecessary spending isn't new. Many presiden

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Feb 13 2025POLITICS

Trust Issues: The Controversial Pick for Health Secretary

The U. S. Senate is set to approve Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the new health secretary. This decision comes despite major concerns from both political parties and the medical community. Kennedy, a 71-year-old environmental lawyer, is known for his controversial views on vaccines. He has spent years sp

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Feb 13 2025POLITICS

Linda McMahon's Education Mission

Linda McMahon is in a tough spot. She's been chosen to lead the Department of Education, but there's a catch. The president who picked her wants the department to be shut down. This is an unusual situation, as the person in charge of an organization is being asked to dismantle it. McMahon's

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Feb 13 2025POLITICS

Wrestling's Dark Past Shadows McMahon's Education Bid

Linda McMahon is up for a big job. She wants to lead the Education Department. This job is huge. It oversees more than 50 million students in about 98, 000 public schools and 32, 000 private schools around the United States. But there are some big concerns. Some former employees of the WWE and their

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Feb 13 2025POLITICS

Federal Judge Greenlights Controversial Resignation Program

A federal judge in Boston recently made a significant ruling that allows the controversial deferred resignation program to continue. The program, which faced a temporary setback due to a restraining order, was challenged by three federal unions. However, the judge determined that these unions did no

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Feb 13 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025: A Mix of Legends and First-Timers

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has just announced its 2025 nominees, and it's a list that spans decades and genres. Among the 14 nominees are some familiar names like Mariah Carey, Billy Idol, and OutKast, as well as some first-time contenders like Bad Company, The Black Crowes, and Chubby Checker. T

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Feb 13 2025SCIENCE

When Strangers Divide: The Power of Small Differences

People often think that discrimination happens because of group differences. But what if it's not that simple? What if it's more about how we see ourselves compared to others, even when there are no clear groups? Researchers wanted to find out if people treat others differently based on tiny, random

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Feb 13 2025SPORTS

Sports Puzzle Challenge: Unlocking the Connections

Ever felt like you're on a sports trivia rollercoaster? Today's puzzle game is all about sports. The game is called Connections: Sports Edition. It's a fun way to test your sports knowledge. The game is now out of its testing phase and is available to play. It was released on the day of the Sup

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