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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 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 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 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Washington Post's AI Podcast Experiment: A New Way to Listen to News

The Washington Post has launched a new AI-powered podcast called "Your Personal Podcast. " This podcast is unique because it tailors content to each listener based on their reading history. Users can also adjust the topics covered and even change the AI-generated hosts. The podcast has sparked deba

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Dec 13 2025FINANCE

The Hidden Money Wisdom in a Classic Film

A movie from 1946 still holds valuable lessons about money and community. It shows how people in a small town dealt with financial fears. This story can teach us a lot about handling money today. The movie shows a man named George who runs a small bank. When people panic and want to take out all th

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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 2025EDUCATION

Why Kids Need to Learn About Money and Economics

Many people finish school without ever learning about money or economics. This is a big problem. In 2025, adults in the U. S. still struggle with basic financial questions. They only got about half of the answers right on a test about personal finance. This shows that financial education is not work

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Dec 13 2025POLITICS

U. S. Lawmaker Questions Trump's Move on Nvidia Chips to China

A U. S. representative is raising eyebrows over a recent decision by President Donald Trump. The decision allows Nvidia to sell its H200 chips to China. This move goes against previous policies from both Trump's and President Joseph Biden's administrations. Those policies restricted China's access t

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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 2025SPORTS

Local High School Hoops: A Night of Nail-Biting Games

The Bay City area witnessed some intense high school basketball games recently. John Glenn High School pulled off a close win against Swan Valley. The score was 63-62. It was a tight game, especially in the fourth quarter. John Glenn's players showed great teamwork and resilience. Caleb Seafert and

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