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Dec 30 2025ENVIRONMENT

Giving Christmas Trees a Second Life: A Green Initiative in Hammond

In Hammond, there's a unique way to keep Christmas trees from becoming trash. Instead of tossing them out, people can drop them off at specific spots. These trees get a new purpose: helping the environment. The idea is simple. After the holidays, residents can take their trees to certain places. Vo

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Dec 30 2025FINANCE

Is Splitting Vacation Costs with BNPL a Good Idea?

Vacations are exciting, but they can be expensive. Flights, hotels, and activities add up quickly. This is where "buy now, pay later" (BNPL) services come into play. They let you book a vacation now and pay later in installments. Sounds good, right? But is it a smart move? BNPL services like Klarna

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Dec 30 2025EDUCATION

Maine's Housing Crisis: Can New Tech and Young Talent Save the Day?

Maine is in a serious housing crunch. By 2030, the state needs 83, 000 new homes, but last year, only 1, 800 were built. That's a huge gap. The problem isn't just about building more; it's about doing it smarter and faster. One big issue is the lack of workers. Since the last housing boom in 2007,

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Dec 30 2025CELEBRITIES

George Clooney's French Escape: A New Life Away from Hollywood

George Clooney, a well-known actor and long-time Democrat, has made a big change. He and his family have moved to France and become French citizens. This move comes after Clooney talked about wanting to raise his kids away from the spotlight and the culture of Hollywood. Clooney and his wife, Amal,

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Dec 30 2025FINANCE

Making Precious Metals Investing Easier: A Big Step Forward

Metals Edge, a company that has been helping people invest in precious metals for over 20 years, just made some big changes to make things easier for their customers. They are improving how they help people with Gold IRAs, storing metals, and delivering physical gold and silver. The company is maki

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Dec 30 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Path: Independent Growth Beyond Gold and Silver

Bitcoin's rise doesn't hinge on gold and silver's performance, say experts. This bold claim challenges the idea that Bitcoin's success is tied to other assets. Analysts argue that Bitcoin has its own unique trajectory, separate from traditional safe-haven investments. Gold and Bitcoin have both see

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Dec 30 2025EDUCATION

Farming Lessons Could Grow in Missouri Schools

Missouri might soon bring more farming science into classrooms. Lawmakers are pushing for a new statewide program. This would let kids from kindergarten to high school learn about agriculture. The idea is to help students in both cities and countryside areas. Some lawmakers think this is a good ide

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Dec 30 2025EDUCATION

A Familiar Face Takes Charge of Plum School District's Finances

John Zahorchak is stepping back into his old shoes as the director of finance and operations for Plum School District. This time, he's bringing a wealth of experience and a promise to make school finances more engaging. Zahorchak isn't new to the district or the role. He previously held the same pos

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Dec 30 2025EDUCATION

A Chance to Shine: $1, 000 Scholarship for Student Entrepreneurs

A new scholarship is now open for students who dream big and want to start their own businesses. The Gary Gordon Scholarship for Entrepreneurs gives $1, 000 to one lucky student every year. To apply, students need to write an essay about their business ideas and how they plan to make a difference.

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Dec 30 2025SPORTS

NFL Week 17: Favorites Shine, Upsets Spark Drama

Week 17 of the NFL season was packed with excitement. Teams fought hard for division titles and playoff spots. Bettors had a lot to cheer about, especially when favorites won big. Favorites had a strong week. They won most of their games. This was a big change from earlier in the week when underdog

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