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Dec 14 2024BUSINESS

Darien's Business Scene: A New Alliance on the Horizon

In the small city of Darien, things are about to change for local businesses. The city council is planning to create a new group called the Darien Business Alliance. This group is meant to be like a traditional chamber of commerce but with a fresh approach. The city's administrator, Bryon Vana, isn'

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Dec 13 2024POLITICS

Mayor Postpones Budget Vote to Monday Amidst Council Dubiety

Mayor Brandon Johnson and his allies decided to delay the final vote on the 2025 budget until Monday, instead of voting as expected on Friday. Johnson's budget plan includes a $68. 5 million property tax hike and other fee and tax increases. This decision follows an extended and contentious budget s

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Dec 11 2024ENVIRONMENT

Kudzu & Atlanta: When a Plant Becomes a Public Health Issue

From the late 70s to the early 90s, Atlanta had an unusual problem: kudzu, a quick-growing vine, was taking over. It may sound like a harmless plant, but for city officials, it was a major health concern. Kudzu can cover everything, including dead bodies, and it attracts pests like rats, snakes, and

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Dec 07 2024POLITICS

Boston City Councilor Accused of Stealing Public Money

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson found herself in a tight spot financially. She decided to hire a family member to her staff, while hiding their relation from the city. This was just the start of her scheme to misuse taxpayer money. She planned to get a $13, 000 bonus for the staff mem

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Dec 05 2024CRIME

Mystery Words on Bullets: Clues in CEO's Shooting

In a shocking turn of events, police investigating the deadly shooting of UnitedHealth Group CEO Brian Thompson discovered three intriguing words on bullet casings at the crime scene. The words "deny, " "defend, " and "depose" were found by detectives, which might be clues left by the gunman. Thomps

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Dec 01 2024SPORTS

Meet Franz Wagner: The German NBA Star and His Family

Franz Wagner, a rising star in the NBA, has made waves with his impressive skills on the court. But who is he off the court? Let's dive into his background and family. Franz was born and raised in Berlin, Germany, giving him strong German roots. His parents, Axel Schultz and Beate Wagner, both from

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Nov 30 2024SCIENCE

Aliens Might Steer Stars to Travel Galaxies, Study Suggests

Imagine a civilization so advanced they can steer entire stars! A new study suggests that aliens might do just that to travel the galaxy. Instead of building spaceships, these intelligent beings could propel their star systems by making their stars radiate or evaporate in one direction. This would m

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Nov 28 2024SPORTS

Chiefs vs. Raiders: Predictions for Week 13 Matchup

In Week 12, the Kansas City Chiefs faced the Carolina Panthers, and the predictions from Arrowhead Pride contributors varied greatly from the actual outcome. Now, as the Chiefs prepare to face the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 13, let's see what the experts and readers think about this upcoming game. N

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Nov 27 2024CELEBRITIES

Travis Kelce Can't Wait for Nephew No. 5, Talks Family Magic

Travis Kelce, a Kansas City Chiefs player, is thrilled about his fourth niece's arrival and is already looking forward to baby No. 5. He shared his excitement on the “New Heights” podcast last Wednesday. The 35-year-old athlete said, “Four beautiful little girls are very magical. It’s awesome! But y

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Nov 27 2024SPORTS

Man City's Guardiola Addresses Controversial Self-Harm Joke

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has cleared up a remark he made after his team's rough Champions League game. His team drew 3-3 with Feyenoord on Tuesday, letting three goals slip in after the 75th minute. After the match, reporters noticed scratches on his nose and head. When asked about th

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