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Dec 13 2025HEALTH

Health Care Costs: A Hard Hit for Three Families

In the coming year, three families are bracing for a tough financial hit due to rising health care costs. The end of COVID-era subsidies is forcing them to make tough choices. In Wisconsin, a couple who once enjoyed comprehensive health coverage is now facing a stark reality. Chad and Kelley Bruns,

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Dec 13 2025HEALTH

Flu Season: What's Going Around and How to Stay Safe

The flu is spreading fast across the US, and a new variant is making things worse. This isn't just any flu season; it's one that's starting earlier and hitting harder, especially in the Northeast. The numbers are clear: more people are visiting doctors with flu-like symptoms, and hospitals are seein

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Dec 13 2025HEALTH

Mixing Old and New: How Different Drugs Are Used to Treat a Rare Muscle Disease

In the United States, people with a condition called generalized myasthenia gravis (gMG) often take medicines to help manage their symptoms. Two types of drugs commonly used are oral corticosteroids (OCSs) and nonsteroidal immunosuppressant therapies (NSISTs). These drugs can have serious side effec

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Dec 13 2025POLITICS

Troops in Trouble: A Look at Recent Events in Syria

In a sudden turn of events, two U. S. soldiers and a civilian interpreter lost their lives in Syria. This happened during a counterterrorism mission in Palmyra. The U. S. believes the Islamic State group might be behind this attack. A lone gunman opened fire, but was killed shortly after. Three othe

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Dec 13 2025BUSINESS

Oracle's AI Gamble: Big Spends, Bigger Problems

Oracle's stock has taken a nosedive, dropping 45% from its peak in September. This week alone, it lost 14% of its value after a disappointing earnings report. The company spent a whopping $12 billion on capital expenditures last quarter, way more than the $8. 25 billion analysts expected. To make ma

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Dec 13 2025POLITICS

North Korea's Secret War Help: Soldiers Return from Ukraine

North Korea recently brought back some of its soldiers from Russia's war in Ukraine. This is the first time they openly admitted sending troops to help Russia. The soldiers were engineers who cleared mines in the Kursk region. Nine soldiers died, and Kim Jong-un gave them the highest medal for their

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Dec 13 2025POLITICS

Democrats: New Faces or Tried-and-True Leaders?

Democrats are in a tough spot. They want to take back Congress, but first, they have to deal with some big fights within their own party. It's not just about policy anymore. It's about style and who can inspire voters. Some Democrats think it's time for new leaders. They want to replace some of the

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Dec 13 2025WEATHER

Chilly Weekend Ahead for Twin Cities

The Twin Cities are in for a frosty weekend. The coldest days of winter are here, and people need to be ready. It's going to be really cold. Temperatures are going to stay below zero. Wind gusts will make it feel even colder, between 20 to 30 degrees below zero. This isn't just a one-day thing. The

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Dec 13 2025POLITICS

The Unusual Tale of Linda McMahon and the Student Loan Scam

Linda McMahon, a former WWE executive, is now the Education Secretary under Trump's administration. She made headlines with a video that retells the story of the Grinch, but with a twist. Instead of stealing Christmas, the video talks about stopping student loan fraud. In the video, McMahon describ

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Dec 13 2025POLITICS

Honduras Votes: What Went Wrong?

Honduras is in a political mess after its recent election. The vote count is stuck. Hundreds of thousands of ballots are still not counted. Two main candidates are neck and neck. Nasry Asfura is slightly ahead. Salvador Nasralla is close behind. But many ballots have issues. They need to be checked

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