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Jun 02 2025HEALTH

Golfing for a Cause: A Community Event to Beat Cancer

A local group in Chippewa Falls is organizing a big golf event to raise money for cancer research. The ChemCeed Foundation is behind this effort. The event is called Teeing Off for a Cure. This is the 12th time they are doing it. The event is a 9-hole golf scramble. It includes fun games, food, dri

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Jun 01 2025BUSINESS

A Community's Favorite Hangout Shuts Down

The small town of Bloomer is saying farewell to a beloved gathering spot. After a dozen years of serving the community, Bloomer Brewing Company is shutting down. The Taphouse, the brewery's bar, held its last day of operation on a recent Saturday. This gave locals a chance to enjoy one final round o

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Jun 01 2025CRIME

Paris Under Attack: A Night of Vandalism

In the heart of Paris, a wave of vandalism struck several Jewish landmarks, leaving authorities scrambling. The incident, which unfolded overnight, saw green paint splashed across the Shoah Memorial, two synagogues, and a Jewish eatery in the Marais district. A third synagogue in the 20th arrondisse

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Jun 01 2025POLITICS

What Happened This Week in Illinois and Chicago?

The month of May has flown by, and there's a lot to catch up on. Let's dive into the key events that shaped the past week. Lawmakers in Springfield have been working overtime as the spring legislative session wraps up. They're racing against time to finalize a budget without resorting to "broad-bas

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May 31 2025POLITICS

Confusion and Criticism Surround New List of 'Sanctuary' Communities

The recent release of a list of so-called "sanctuary" communities has sparked a mix of bewilderment and pushback. This list, aimed at identifying places that supposedly hinder federal immigration enforcement, has been met with skepticism and frustration from various quarters. The list is riddled wit

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May 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Clarksdale Celebrates Its Own: The Sinners Festival

Clarksdale, Mississippi, a town of about 14, 000 people, mostly Black, finally got to see their story on the big screen. This happened thanks to the Sinners festival, a three-day event that brought the film Sinners to their hometown. The film, released in April, is about two brothers in the 1930s wh

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May 30 2025HEALTH

Smoke Signals: How Much Do Locals Know About Secondhand Smoke?

In the bustling Meung district of Songkhla Province, Thailand, a recent effort was made to understand how much people know about the dangers of secondhand smoke. This effort was not just about counting numbers. It was about digging deep into people's minds to see what they truly understand about the

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May 30 2025SCIENCE

How Plants Survive In The Highest Places On Earth

Plants living at high altitudes face a tough life. They must deal with cold temperatures, strong winds, and short growing seasons. One plant, Ladakiella klimesii, grows at about 5900 meters in the Himalayas. It has special ways to survive in this harsh environment. This plant changes how it uses it

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May 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Enzymes at Work: 20 Years of Swiss Innovation

The Swiss Industrial Biocatalysis Consortium (SIBC) hit a major milestone in 2024. They celebrated two decades of uniting professionals from various industries. These industries include pharmaceuticals, flavors and fragrances, fine chemicals, and agrochemicals. They all came together to talk about t

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May 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Malverne's Cinema: A Community's Fight to Revive Its Film Haven

The Malverne Cinema and Art Center, a beloved spot for movies, shut down last year after a disagreement between owners and the landlord. The closure left a void in the community, but hope is on the horizon. Nick Hudson, a local resident with a passion for film, saw an opportunity to breathe new lif

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