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May 25 2025LIFESTYLE

A Local Hero Leads the Way

The Fourth of July parade in Coeur d’Alene is a big deal. Everyone turns out to watch it. This year, Charlie Nipp is the grand marshal. He has a long history with the parade. As a kid, he walked with his parents to watch it. He always wondered who the grand marshal was. Now, he is the grand ma

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May 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Cannes' Power Struggle: Festival Faces Unexpected Hurdles

The Cannes Film Festival had a bumpy start to its awards ceremony day. A major power outage hit the city on Saturday morning, lasting a full five hours. The blackout began around 10:15 a. m. local time. It caused quite a stir, especially since the festival's closing ceremony was scheduled for later

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May 24 2025POLITICS

The Controversial Coin: Trump's Cryptocurrency Event Sparks Legal Worries

A recent event has put Donald Trump under the spotlight. He stood behind a lectern with the presidential seal at a gathering for investors in his $TRUMP memecoin. This move has raised eyebrows and legal questions. The event took place at Trump National Golf Club in Virginia. About 220 investors were

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May 24 2025SPORTS

All-NBA Shake-Up: Big Wins and Missed Chances

The NBA's All-NBA selections for 2025 are out, and they've stirred up plenty of talk. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić are leading the pack, but the real financial winner is Cade Cunningham. His spot on the third team boosted his contract by a whopping 45 million dollars. This is all thanks

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May 23 2025SPORTS

Unexpected Guest and MVP Moment for NBA Star

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, a star player for the Oklahoma City Thunder, had a night to remember. He was awarded the NBA's Most Valuable Player title and got an unexpected visitor. The visitor was none other than Chris Paul, his former teammate and mentor. It was a surprise that made Gilgeous-Alexander

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May 22 2025SPORTS

Shai's Stellar Season: A New MVP Emerges

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the standout guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, has secured the Michael Jordan Trophy as the 2024-25 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player. This marks his first time receiving this prestigious award, after narrowly missing out in previous seasons. Gilgeous-Alexander is now the seco

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May 20 2025HEALTH

Why Aren't More People Donating Organs in India?

The need for organ transplants is growing, but the number of people willing to donate organs in India is not keeping up. This is a big problem because many people die while waiting for a suitable organ. A recent study tried to figure out why this is happening. It looked at the knowledge, attitudes,

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May 16 2025EDUCATION

A Community's Investment in Future Leaders

Local students and staff members recently received a significant boost in their educational pursuits. A total of $19, 000 was handed out in scholarships. This money was given to both students and staff members. It was a big deal for those who received it. It was a way to recognize hard work and

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May 15 2025SCIENCE

The Fruit Fly Scientist Who Unraveled Kidney Mysteries

The world of developmental biology is buzzing with excitement. A renowned scientist, Helen Skaer, has made waves in her field. She is known for her groundbreaking work on the development of the renal system. Her research focuses on the humble fruit fly, Drosophila. This tiny insect has been a ke

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May 15 2025TECHNOLOGY

Tech Meets Film: New Award for Future Filmmaking

The worlds of tech and film are joining forces. The Cannes Film Market and the Consumer Technology Association have joined hands to create a new award. It's called the CES Innovation Award for Filmmaking and Distribution. This isn't just any award. It's all about recognizing the coolest, most ga

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