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Jan 03 2026POLITICS

The Fight Over Climate Science: Who Decides What's True?

In recent times, the debate over climate science has become a battleground. Some people say that the Trump administration is trying to silence climate science. They compare it to the Soviet Union under Stalin. But others say that the administration is just trying to stop the spread of biased informa

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Jan 02 2026EDUCATION

Green Bay Schools: Big Changes Ahead in 2026

In 2026, Green Bay area schools are gearing up for a year packed with changes. New leaders will step in, and tough decisions about money will be on the table. Some schools might even ask voters for extra funds. First up, several school districts are on the hunt for new superintendents. Green Bay an

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

George Clooney and Donald Trump's Feud Heats Up

Donald Trump, the former president, took to his social media platform, Truth Social, to criticize actor George Clooney. Trump's post, made on New Year's Eve, was filled with harsh words. He called Clooney an "average guy" who often complained about politics. Trump also dismissed Clooney's acting car

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Jan 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

Illinois Says Goodbye to Fluorescent Bulbs

In Illinois, a new law is changing the lighting game. Starting now, stores can't sell or give away certain fluorescent bulbs with screw or bayonet bases. But wait, there's more! In 2027, the ban will also cover pin-base compact fluorescents and linear fluorescents. Why the big change? Some folks, l

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Jan 01 2026LIFESTYLE

New Year's Day Through the Lens of Local News

New Year's Day has always been a big deal for local news. Over the years, newspapers have captured the spirit of the day, showing how communities celebrated and what they worried about. Let's take a look at how things have changed and stayed the same. In 1890, the Sterling Evening Gazette was all a

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Jan 01 2026BUSINESS

Kodiak AI Secures $30M Debt Deal with Better Terms

Kodiak AI has just wrapped up a new debt deal that's a big win for the company. They've managed to secure $30 million in debt financing, which is a significant boost from their previous arrangement. The new deal comes with a lower interest rate, cutting the previous rate by 200 basis points. This me

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

Kansas Governor's Power on Extradition: What You Need to Know

Kansas is in a heated debate about the death penalty. At the center of this is whether the governor can refuse to send people to states that use it. The state's attorney general, Kris Kobach, says no. He believes the governor must follow the law and can't pick and choose who to extradite. The gover

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Dec 31 2025SCIENCE

Quantum Mechanics: Bohr's Idea Wins Again

A recent experiment in China has shown that Niels Bohr was right in his debate with Albert Einstein about quantum mechanics. The experiment was based on a thought experiment proposed by Einstein almost a century ago. Bohr argued that certain properties of particles cannot be measured at the same tim

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Dec 31 2025CRYPTO

A Big Crypto Giveaway: What's the Deal with Lighter's $675M Airdrop?

Lighter, a decentralized exchange (DEX) for perpetual futures trading, made headlines this week with a massive token giveaway. They sent out $675 million worth of Lighter Infrastructure Tokens (LIT) to early users. This ranks as the 10th largest airdrop in crypto history, according to CoinGecko. Th

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Dec 31 2025FINANCE

Senegal's Debt Crisis: A Race Against Time

Senegal is in a hurry to wrap up talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The country's finance minister shared this news recently, hinting at progress in handling a massive debt problem. The debt situation is serious, with figures showing it reached 132% of the country's GDP by the end of

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