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Dec 03 2025BUSINESS

Elon Musk's Expanding Company Town: A Look at Snailbrook's Growth

Elon Musk, the wealthiest individual globally, is known for his ambitious projects and unique approach to urban development. His latest venture, Snailbrook in Bastrop County, Texas, is a testament to this. This sprawling 10-square-mile compound is home to several of Musk's ventures, including the Bo

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Dec 03 2025EDUCATION

Unpacking Nuclear Weapons: A Conversation with Laura Reed

Laura Reed, a well-known expert in global security and U. S. foreign policy, is set to discuss the future of nuclear weapons in a world full of challenges. This event is organized by the World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts and will take place on December 16th from noon to 1 p. m. at 1350

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

Slovakia's Whistleblower Office: A Step Backward?

Slovakia's government is making big changes to how it protects people who speak up about wrongdoing. They want to shut down the current Whistleblower Protection Office (UOO) and create a new one. The government says the old office was misused for political reasons. They claim the new office will do

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Dec 03 2025BUSINESS

Marvell's Big Bet on AI Future

Marvell, a big name in semiconductors, just made a bold move. They're buying Celestial AI for a whopping $3. 25 billion. That price could even go up to $5. 5 billion if Celestial hits certain sales targets. This isn't just any purchase. It's a strategic play to boost Marvell's networking business.

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Dec 03 2025BUSINESS

Duluth's Paddle North Store Shuts Down After Short Run

Downtown Duluth has seen another business close its doors, and this time it's Paddle North. This store, which sold kayaks, paddleboards, and outdoor gear, opened just a few months ago in June. It was located at 3 West Superior Street, right next to North Shore Tattoo. The store was open from Wednesd

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

California Governor's Playful Jabs at Trump's Health

In a recent social media post, California's Governor Gavin Newsom shared a humorous fake health report about former President Donald Trump. The report humorously claimed that Trump is the "healthiest human currently alive" and praised his physical attributes. This comes after Trump's doctor shared a

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Dec 03 2025BUSINESS

France's Aging Challenge: A Financial Wake-Up Call

France is in for a rough ride. The country's population is getting older fast. By 2070, nearly one in three people will be over 65. Meanwhile, the number of working-age people will drop by more than 3 million. This shift is a big deal for France's finances. Right now, healthcare, pensions, and cari

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

Collective Punishment: A Dark Echo in American History

A single act of violence has sparked a wave of fear and uncertainty for thousands of refugees in the United States. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan refugee, allegedly opened fire on National Guard officers, resulting in the tragic death of Sarah Beckstrom and leaving Andrew Wolfe critically injured.

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Dec 03 2025BUSINESS

Japan's Financial Leaders Stay Silent on BOJ's Rate Hike Hint

In a recent turn of events, Japan's top financial and economic leaders chose not to react to the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) signal about a possible interest rate hike. This comes after Governor Kazuo Ueda hinted at the possibility of a rate increase this month. The ministers' silence is notable. Typical

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Dec 03 2025POLITICS

When Courts Clash Over Privacy and Power

In a recent Supreme Court hearing, something unusual happened. Justice Elena Kagan, known for her liberal views, seemed to agree with her more conservative colleagues. The case? A dispute between a religious nonprofit and the New Jersey Attorney General. The nonprofit, First Choice Women's Resource

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