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New York's Governor Proposes Tax Cuts for Middle-Class Families

January 15, 2025

New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently revealed her plan to reduce income taxes for many state residents, aiming to ease financial pressure. Her proposal, part of an affordability agenda, is set to be detailed in her upcoming State of the State address. The tax cut would benefit joint filers earnin

business

Fort Worth’s $17M Mansion: Celeb Spotting in Texas?

January 15, 2025

A recently built mansion in Fort Worth, valued at almost $17 million, has caught the attention of some well-known faces. Last month, it topped the list of Texas' priciest homes. Nine out of the top ten expensive homes are located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, according to the Houston Association of

politics

Cuba's Terrorism Tag Lifted: What Happens Next?

January 15, 2025

The Biden administration recently decided to remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism. This change came after Cuba freed 553 political prisoners, many of whom were jailed following huge protests in July 2021. The move was welcomed by the Catholic Church, which had been negotiating wi

politics

Cuba's Terrorism Tag: A Look Back

January 15, 2025

On January 14, 2025, the U. S. government made a big announcement about Cuba. They said Cuba hasn't supported international terrorism for the past six months. Plus, Cuba promised not to support terrorism in the future. This decision follows U. S. laws and is backed by the President. It also affects

health

How COVID-19 Changed SNAP-Ed: Lessons Learned

January 15, 2025

COVID-19 hit the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Education (SNAP-Ed) hard. Implementers had to deal with unexpected challenges. Some found ways to adapt, while others faced roadblocks. Looking back, there were certain things they wish they had known or done differently to prepare. Every

politics

Governor Walz: Navigating Minnesota's Political Storm

January 14, 2025

Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat, has been laying low since his unsuccessful vice presidential run. He's been trying to lift spirits, posing with a turkey for Thanksgiving, and even taking a quick break in the Bahamas. But now, he's facing a tough reality back home. Minnesota's legislative session is

health

New Way to Spot Prostate Cancer Early

January 14, 2025

Early detection is key when it comes to treating prostate cancer effectively. Yet, overdiagnosing and overtreating clinically insignificant cancers is a common issue. This highlights the importance of having better tools to predict a patient's risk accurately. Recently, scientists focused on a test

business

Billionaire Ackman's Surprise Offer to Buy Out Howard Hughes

January 13, 2025

Business tycoon Bill Ackman's investment firm, Pershing Square, has cooked up an interesting proposal. They want to buy out real estate company Howard Hughes. The offer? A whopping $85 per share! This is a big jump from the previous price. Ackman's firm already owns a chunk of Howard Hughes, about 3

weather

Snowy Weather Alert: Nine States Brace for Heavy Snowfall

January 12, 2025

Hey, guess what? Winter's not done with us yet! Nine states are on high alert this weekend because a massive snowstorm is on its way. You know how snow can make roads icy and driving tricky, right? Well, this time, it's even more serious. The National Weather Service (NWS) has spotted trouble brewin

sports

Jack Sawyer's Game-Changing Play Sends Ohio State to National Title

January 11, 2025

Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer, who once shared a room with Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers, delivered a massive play that will be remembered in Buckeye history. In the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl, Sawyer stripped Ewers of the ball and ran 83 yards