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Jan 17 2026TECHNOLOGY

KDE Plasma's Upcoming Features: A Game Changer for Linux Users

KDE Plasma is stepping up its game with some exciting new features that might make Windows users a bit envious. One of the standout additions is a system-wide push-to-talk function. This means you can mute or unmute your microphone across all applications by simply holding down a key. It's a handy t

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Jan 17 2026POLITICS

ICE Operations: A Look at Changing Times

ICE, the U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has been in the spotlight recently. Back in 2016, CNN did a story about ICE operations in Chicago. They showed agents arresting undocumented felons. The agents were described as professional and respectful. There were no protesters then, and the ra

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Jan 17 2026FINANCE

Trump's Bond Buying Spree: A Mix of Corporate and Local Investments

Recent reports reveal that former U. S. President Donald Trump made quite a few investments in bonds. From mid-November to late December, he bought bonds worth around $100 million. These included both municipal and corporate bonds. Most of these bonds were from local entities like cities, school di

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Jan 17 2026POLITICS

Minneapolis Tensions Rise After Fatal ICE Shooting

A recent incident in Minneapolis has sparked outrage and unrest. A woman, Renee Good, was shot and killed by an ICE officer. The scene was chaotic, with witnesses calling 911 to report shots fired and a woman bleeding in her car. One caller mentioned seeing ICE agents and hearing gunshots. Another c

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Jan 17 2026CRIME

The Truth Behind the Dustin Griffin Shooting: What's Really Going On?

The Virginia State Police are still looking into the shooting of Dustin Griffin that happened on December 17. This is interesting because the Augusta County Sheriff, Donald Smith, has already said the case is closed. He even released some videos from body cameras and dashcams. In a statement, Sheri

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Jan 17 2026SPORTS

Monte Vista Boys Wrestling: A Thrilling Victory

The Monte Vista boys wrestling team had a nail-biting match against Centauri. It was the first dual meet of the Intermountain League season. The final score was 36-34 in favor of Monte Vista. The match went down to the last bout, keeping everyone on the edge of their seats. Mathieu Dean started str

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Jan 17 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Crime Shows Take Over NBC's New Lineup

NBC is making a big move in the TV world. They've just given the green light to two new crime dramas. One is called "Puzzled. " It's about a guy named Mike Brink. He was a college athlete, but after a fire, he got hurt. Now, he can see things differently. This helps him solve crimes with the police.

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Jan 17 2026WEATHER

Weekend Weather Watch: Chilly Start, Sunny Finish

The weather in the D. C. area is set to be quite the rollercoaster this weekend. Things kick off with a chilly start on Saturday, featuring a mix of snow and rain. The best chance of seeing any snowfall is in the northwest suburbs, where temperatures will hover just above freezing. Don't expect a bi

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Jan 17 2026WEATHER

Weekend Snow and Bitter Cold: What's in Store?

The weather is taking a turn this weekend. A low-pressure system that's been hanging around the Great Lakes is finally moving out. Some places got a good amount of snow, but we don't have reports from last night or this morning. However, there were some reports from Friday evening. Dry air messed w

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Jan 17 2026WEATHER

Michigan's Winter Whiplash: Snowy Surprises Ahead

Michigan is in for a wild weather ride this weekend. Most places will see light, on-and-off snow showers, with just an inch or two of accumulation. But don't be fooled—some areas are in for a real snow dump. An unusual, heavy lake-effect snow band is expected to stretch from Muskegon, Pentwater, an

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