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meetings and Swaps: Biden Chats with Slovenian PM

October 23, 2024

Last Tuesday, President Joe Biden had a chat with Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob in the Oval Office at the White House. This was a big deal because it had been 18 years since a Slovenian leader last visited. They talked about some important stuff, like what's going on in the Middle East and U

politics

President Biden's Unexpected Call to Lock Up Trump Politically

October 23, 2024

Something surprising happened during President Joe Biden's visit to New Hampshire. He told Democrats, "We gotta lock him up, " referring to former President Donald Trump. But he quickly added, "Politically lock him up. " This mirrors a 2016 campaign line from Trump, which aimed at Democratic nominee

weather

No More Wind Chill Alerts in Minnesota

October 22, 2024

Hey there, Minnesotans! You might have noticed that it's been a bit warm for this time of year. Don't get used to it, though. Winter is coming, and with it, the usual weather alerts. But this year, something's different. The National Weather Service is shaking things up. You're probably familiar wi

sports

Joey Logano's Unexpected Comeback: From Elimination to Championship Contender

October 22, 2024

Joey Logano, often seen as an underdog, has defied expectations by securing a spot in the Championship 4. After being eliminated from the playoffs, a disqualification gave him another chance. He grabbed it, winning the South Point 400 and now has a 25% shot at the title. Denny Hamlin, a veteran driv

business

Disney Picks Gorman as New Board Chair; CEO Change in 2026

October 21, 2024

Disney has chosen James Gorman to be the company's next board chairman starting in January, replacing Mark Parker. This move comes as Disney prepares to find a new CEO to replace Bob Iger, who will step down in 2026. Gorman, who joined Disney's board less than a year ago, has been leading the succes

celebrities

Britney Spears Spills on Her Celebrity Crushes and Changing Friendships

October 21, 2024

Pop star Britney Spears has been teasing fans about her upcoming book, the sequel to her memoir "The Woman In Me, " released in 2023. In a casual chat on her Instagram Story, she playfully shared her list of 'crazy girl crushes, ' naming some big-name celebrities that caught her eye. From retro icon

politics

Paul Whelan's Undercover Role in Russian Prison

October 21, 2024

You might think an American in a Russian prison would be cut off from the world, but Paul Whelan proved that's not always the case. During his five-and-a-half-year detention, he managed to feed vital information to Western officials. How? Well, fellow prisoners who were fighting in Ukraine would pas

business

Small Business Loans: Bigger, Better, and More Accessible Than Ever

October 19, 2024

The rules for getting a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan just got a big shake-up! For decades, entrepreneurs were limited to $5 million in SBA-backed loans. But in May 2023, the SBA revamped this rule. Now, you can borrow up to $5 million per business, as long as each one belongs to a differ

technology

Weather on Google Maps is Moving, But Where?

October 19, 2024

Have you ever felt that Google Maps is too crowded with information? Well, the app is trying to fix that. Instead of showing the weather directly on the map, Google is testing a new spot for it. Now, when you fully expand the map, the weather info appears in the top-right corner. But if you don't ex

business

CVS Shakes Up Top Leadership in Face of Challenges

October 19, 2024

CVS Health has made a change at the top, with David Joyner taking over as CEO from Karen Lynch. This move comes as the company grapples with waning profits and a sliding stock price, which has dropped by nearly 20% this year alone. Shares fell by another 13% on the day of the announcement. Higher me