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Unusual Warmth in the Northwest: Records Broken in Lewiston and Pullman

December 11, 2025

The Northwest is seeing some strange weather. On Wednesday, Lewiston reached a surprisingly warm 65 degrees. This broke the old record for that date, which was 62 degrees set way back in 1968. Pullman also saw a record high of 59 degrees, beating the previous record of 57 degrees from 1939. Even Gra

crime

A Bookkeeper's Big Heist: How a Trusted Employee Stole Millions from a NYC Restaurant

December 11, 2025

In a shocking turn of events, a bookkeeper named Lori Jakubowski has been accused of stealing a whopping $2. 5 million from Fresco by Scotto, a well-known Italian restaurant in New York City. This heist took place over seven long years, with Jakubowski creatively siphoning money in various ways. She

business

Redecan's New Amped Vapes: A Game Changer in Cannabis?

December 11, 2025

Redecan has just launched something new: Amped Live Resin Liquid Diamond vapes. These are not your average vapes. They are made with 80% live resin and 20% liquid diamonds. This combo is supposed to keep the natural flavor of the cannabis plant while making the experience more intense. The vapes co

politics

Big Banks Under Scrutiny: What Did They Really Do?

December 11, 2025

A recent investigation into banks cutting off services to certain customers has wrapped up with little to show. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, led by Trump appointee Jonathan Gould, looked into claims that banks were unfairly denying services based on political beliefs. This came aft

crime

New York's New Shield Against Global Crime

December 11, 2025

In a bold move, New York has just launched a unique team to fight crime that crosses borders. This isn't just any team—it's a first-of-its-kind group called the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) New York. The goal? To take down big criminal groups that operate in many countries. These groups are i

lifestyle

Hualien: A Welcoming Hub for Global Residents

December 11, 2025

Hualien is making big moves to make life easier for people from other countries. The local government is putting in extra effort to support international residents with bilingual services and helpful resources. First off, there are bilingual service counters and a website that's easy to navigate in

technology

Keeping Kids Safe Online: Are Popular Apps Doing Enough?

December 11, 2025

Two popular online platforms, Roblox and Discord, are facing lawsuits in Los Angeles and Riverside counties. The lawsuits claim that these platforms exposed children to sexual predators. The lawsuits were filed by parents who say their 12-year-old daughters were sexually abused by people they met on

business

Cleveland: A Rising Star for Business in the Midwest

December 11, 2025

Next fall, Cleveland will host a gathering of influential corporate location experts. The Site Selectors Guild’s Fall Forum is set to take place from September 14 to 16 at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown Hotel. This event is a big deal, even though it’s not huge in terms of attendees. Around 30 member

finance

China's Latest Tech Ban: A Step Back for Innovation

December 11, 2025

China has taken another step to tighten its grip on digital currencies. This time, the focus is on tokenizing real-world assets. This move comes after years of strict rules on cryptocurrencies. In 2017, China banned initial coin offerings and domestic exchanges. By 2021, the country had completely o

crypto

New Way to Buy Crypto in Europe: Trust Wallet and Revolut Team Up

December 11, 2025

Trust Wallet, a popular crypto wallet, has teamed up with Revolut, a big name in digital banking, to make buying crypto easier for people in Europe. This new feature lets users buy Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana directly through the Trust Wallet app, using Revolut's services. The minimum amount you