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River Projects Get a Boost from Local Grants

December 23, 2025

Money is flowing into the Quad-Cities area to support projects along the river. Several groups have been given grants to work on these initiatives. The funds will help improve the river's environment and make it a better place for people to enjoy. The grants come from different sources, including p

politics

Vietnam's Bold Leader: To Lam's Path to Power and Reform

December 23, 2025

Vietnam is at a crossroads, with To Lam, a figure known for his bold moves, aiming to extend his leadership. His journey to the top has been swift, marked by significant reforms and a strong leadership style. The Communist Party, which has been in charge for a long time, is set to make a decision so

politics

Arizona's Education: A System in Crisis

December 23, 2025

Arizona's education system is in a tough spot. Back in the day, teachers were well-qualified, and schools ran smoothly. Now, things are different. Many teachers don't have the right degrees, and schools are struggling. Politicians have a lot to answer for. They've created a system that's in debt and

entertainment

Timothee Chalamet's Risky Ride in Marty Supreme

December 23, 2025

In the movie "Marty Supreme, " Timothee Chalamet plays Marty Mauser, a character who is a lot like Howard Ratner from "Uncut Gems. " Both are Jewish New Yorkers who love taking big risks. Marty is a table tennis player who thinks he can win big if he just keeps betting. The movie is set in 1952 and

finance

Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. Gives Extra Cash to Shareholders

December 23, 2025

Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. has some good news for its investors. They just announced an extra dividend for the last part of 2025. This is on top of the regular dividend they already pay. The extra cash is $0. 07 per share. People who own shares by December 29, 2025, will get this bonus on Januar

finance

Americans Feeling Less Optimistic About the Future

December 23, 2025

People in the US are feeling less sure about the economy. This is the fifth month in a row that their confidence has dropped. They are worried about jobs and how businesses are doing. A recent report showed that the measure of how people feel right now about the economy is at its lowest since early

politics

Lebanon and Israel Clash Over Army-Hezbollah Ties

December 23, 2025

A recent incident has sparked a heated debate between Lebanon and Israel. An Israeli airstrike near Sidon killed a Lebanese soldier, but Israel claims the man had ties to Hezbollah. They say he was part of a group working to rebuild Hezbollah's infrastructure and even accused him of being a double a

health

Who Will Feel the Pinch When Health Insurance Subsidies End?

December 23, 2025

In the world of health insurance, a big change is coming. The extra help that many people get to pay for their health plans through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is about to disappear. This is not good news for millions of Americans. The end of these extra subsidies, or premium tax credits, will hi

environment

Trees Hold Secrets About Water's Past

December 23, 2025

Trees are more than just green giants in the landscape. They are silent storytellers, holding clues about our water history. Recent findings show that tree rings can reveal vital information about water patterns, especially in the Midwest. Scientists are using these natural records to fill gaps in

health

Why the U. S. Might Be Changing Its Vaccine Plan

December 23, 2025

The U. S. might be changing its vaccine schedule. This is a big deal. The plan is to make it like Denmark’s. Denmark has fewer vaccines on its list. The U. S. has 16. Denmark has 10. The idea is to cut down on shots for diseases like chickenpox, hepatitis A, rotavirus, and flu. But why Denmark? It’