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Minnesota's Child Care Fraud: What's Really Going On?

January 6, 2026

Minnesota's political scene is in a stir. Governor Tim Walz decided not to run again. He wants to focus on stopping fraud in state programs. This comes after a video by a conservative influencer, Nick Shirley, went viral. The video claimed that some day care centers in Minneapolis were cheating the

health

Famous Faces: Their Journeys to Health and Happiness

January 5, 2026

Many celebrities have shared their weight loss stories, showing that change is possible. Jelly Roll, for instance, shed nearly 200 pounds and aims to lose more. He credits his success to a protein-rich diet, vegetables, and regular walks. His goal? To appear on the cover of Men's Health by 2026. Ed

celebrities

David Bowie's Journey: From Radical Icon to Family Man

January 5, 2026

David Bowie, a name that still echoes in the music world, left a lasting impact even after his passing a decade ago. His final album, "Blackstar, " released just days before his death, topped the charts for the first time in his career. Since then, his music has continued to influence new artists an

crypto

California's Crypto Billionaires: Will They Really Go?

January 4, 2026

California is home to many crypto billionaires. A new tax plan has them talking about leaving. A union proposed a 5% tax on assets for residents worth over $1 billion. This could bring in up to $100 billion. The tax would also include a one-time fee of $1 billion for those worth over $20 billion. Th

sports

A New Face in College Basketball: James Nnaji's Debut

January 4, 2026

James Nnaji, a 7-foot center and former NBA draft pick, stepped onto the college basketball court for the first time on Saturday. His debut came in Baylor's 69-63 loss to TCU, marking the start of the Big 12 conference season for both teams. Nnaji, who was picked 31st in the 2023 NBA draft, has not

crime

Crypto Crime Wave: A Dark Side of Digital Money

January 4, 2026

In 2025, as Bitcoin's value soared, so did the number of violent crimes linked to cryptocurrency. These attacks, known as "wrench attacks, " involve physical violence to force victims to hand over their digital money. At least 65 such cases have been recorded in a public database, but experts believ

finance

Wall Street's 2025 Crystal Balls: What They Saw Coming

January 2, 2026

In 2025, the stock market was a rollercoaster, with tariffs, AI chatbots, and economic jitters keeping everyone on their toes. Amidst all this chaos, some forecasters stood out, predicting major market moves with surprising accuracy. Let's take a look at what they got right and where they think thin

sports

U. S. Ice Hockey Teams Gear Up for 2026 Olympics

January 2, 2026

The U. S. is sending a mix of seasoned pros and fresh faces to the 2026 Olympics. On the men's side, Jake Sanderson and Brock Faber are back, having skated for Team USA in the 2022 Beijing Games. They'll be joined by 23 rookies, including stars like Auston Matthews and Connor McDavid. The team's gen

politics

Hot Topics: What Got Knoxville Talking in 2025

January 2, 2026

In 2025, Knoxville's opinion section saw new voices join the conversation. One of these newcomers wrote the year's most popular piece. The section also kicked off a project called "(Re)United States, " aiming to bring together different views on how to mend the political divide. The goal was to move

crime

Church in Hot Water: Assets Seized in Human Trafficking Probe

January 2, 2026

A church caught up in a serious human trafficking and money laundering investigation is asking for millions in cash, precious metals, and fancy cars to be given back. The Kingdom of God Global Church says it should get its stuff back because, even though two of its leaders are in trouble, the church