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Dec 24 2025CRYPTO

Digital Gold and Silver: A New Way to Trade Metals

Circle, a company known for its USDC stablecoin, has launched a new platform called CircleMetals. com. This platform allows users to trade tokenized gold (GLDC) and silver (SILC) using USDC. The prices of these tokens are based on real-time market rates and are backed by the liquidity from COMEX, a

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Dec 24 2025WEATHER

Helping Hands in Lincoln County After Storms

Lincoln County is stepping up to help residents after recent storms. A Winter Storm Resource Center will open its doors in Libby next week. It will be at the Memorial Events Center on E. Lincoln Blvd. The center will be open from noon to 8 p. m. on Dec. 29 and Dec. 30. People can visit to get info

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Dec 24 2025POLITICS

A Fight for Truth: Families Demand Justice After October 7 Attack

The Israeli government has taken a step that has left many families upset. They approved a plan to investigate the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack. But this plan is not what the families of the victims wanted. They had hoped for an independent investigation. Instead, the government will pick the peopl

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Dec 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Walk Down Memory Lane: Arden Fair Mall's Nostalgic Pop-Up

In a world where online shopping is king, a small pop-up exhibit at Arden Fair Mall is taking people on a trip down memory lane. The exhibit, "Rewind Sacramento, " is a nostalgic journey back to the 1990s and early 2000s, showcasing what the mall used to look like. The exhibit features old photos o

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Dec 24 2025CRIME

Stockton Police Strengthen Community Bonds with New Initiatives

In Stockton, the police department is stepping up efforts to build stronger ties with the community. Chief Stanley McFadden led the charge, kicking off with the opening of a new substation in the Sierra Vista neighborhood. This substation is more than just a police outpost; it's a hub for community

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Dec 24 2025OPINION

A Fresh Take on Holiday Celebrations: Making Everyone Feel Welcome

In a world where diversity and inclusion are often talked about but not always practiced, one group found a way to make their holiday celebrations more meaningful. Instead of sticking to the usual catered lunch and gift exchange, they decided to do something different. They invited everyone to bring

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Dec 24 2025LIFESTYLE

Maude's Journey: From Shelter to a Hopeful Future

Maude, a young cat with a heart full of love, is on a mission to find her forever family. She's been through a lot, but her sweet nature and affectionate personality make her a standout. Things didn't start off easy for Maude. She was born around March 2024 and lived with an elderly woman who loved

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Dec 24 2025CRIME

Minneapolis McDonald's Tightens Security Amid Safety Concerns

A McDonald's restaurant in Uptown Minneapolis has made a big change. They decided to lock their dining room doors. This move is to keep customers and staff safe. The change started on December 5th. The restaurant will stay open from 5 am to 10 pm. But now, only certain people can come in. The resta

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Dec 24 2025POLITICS

A Call for Respect in Encinitas City Council

Encinitas City Council is facing a tough time. There's a lot of anger and disrespect happening. It's not a new problem, but it's getting worse. Back in 2006, things were just as bad. A council member at the time, Teresa Arballo Barth, worked hard to change that. She made an effort to treat everyone

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Dec 24 2025HEALTH

Hospitals and States Push for Safer IV Bags

In the U. S. , there's a growing push to remove a harmful chemical from IV bags and tubing. This chemical, called DEHP, is used to make plastic flexible. It's been linked to serious health issues, including cancer. Yet, it's still widely used in medical equipment. Recently, more hospitals are start

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