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High School Sports Scores: Thursday's Big Wins

January 11, 2025

Thursday was a big day for high school sports in the area. The boys' hockey teams had some close games. Sauk Rapids-Rice squeaked by River Lakes 5-4, and St. Cloud Crush won a high-scoring game against Fergus Falls, 8-7. Hermantown, ranked 2 in the state, had a dominant win over Cathedral, 6-0. In

business

TikTok's Fate: A Supreme Court Showdown

January 10, 2025

The U. S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments about banning or selling TikTok, owned by China's ByteDance. This isn't just about business or politics; it's also about free speech and national security. The hearing comes nine days before the ban starts. President-elect Trump has changed his mind a

sports

Rams Receiver Demarcus Robinson Faces DUI Charge

January 10, 2025

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Demarcus Robinson is in hot water. He's been charged with a single count of misdemeanor DUI, confirmed by the Los Angeles City Attorney's office. This news comes after he was caught driving at over 100 mph in a white Dodge sedan on the US-101 northbound in November. Of

politics

Supreme Court to Decide TikTok's Fate: A Tug-of-War Between Speech and Security

January 9, 2025

The fate of TikTok, a popular social media app used by millions, is in the hands of the Supreme Court. The app's owner, ByteDance, is Chinese, and the U. S. government worries that China could use TikTok to spy on Americans or spread fake news. The court must decide if the law forcing ByteDance to s

politics

Austria's Political Shake-Up: A New Leader Emerges

January 6, 2025

In Austria, the political landscape shifted suddenly when Chancellor Karl Nehammer announced his resignation. The crisis meeting held by the conservative ruling party, People’s Party (OVP), aimed to select a successor. Christian Stocker, aged 64, was chosen as the interim party leader. This move com

business

TikTok Creators: Waiting for the Ban to Drop?

January 6, 2025

TikTok creators are in limbo, waiting for a Supreme Court decision. A law might force TikTok to cut ties with its Chinese parent, ByteDance, leading to a U. S. ban. This could happen by January 19 if the court agrees with the U. S. government's national security concerns. But TikTok and its creators

politics

Austrian Political Impasse: Nehammer Steps Down as Coalition Talks Fail

January 5, 2025

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer decided to step down after attempts to form a new government fell apart for the second time. The People's Party, which Nehammer leads, ended negotiations with the Social Democrats, blaming "destructive forces" within the Social Democratic Party for the failure. The

entertainment

NXT's Big Night: Top Matches and Surprising Turns

January 1, 2025

The world of wrestling was on fire on December 31, as NXT brought the heat to the Performance Center in Orlando, Florida. The pre-taped show, which aired on December 31, was full of action-packed matches and unpredictable moments that had fans on the edge of their seats. Kicking things off, Kelani

business

Small Businesses Fear Loss of TikTok's Power

January 1, 2025

Imagine running a small business and suddenly losing a powerful tool like TikTok. That’s what millions of small business owners might face if a TikTok ban happens. Desiree Hill from Crown’s Corner Mechanic in Georgia knows this worry all too well. She started as a mobile mechanic and grew her busine

crime

Suspect Caught in South Carolina After a Year-Long Hunt

January 1, 2025

In the quiet town of Lexington, South Carolina, a disturbing incident took place. A young man, named Daniel Peter Ferguson, from Hiddenite, North Carolina, was finally caught and brought to justice. The trouble started when a child, under the age of 11, reported that Ferguson had assaulted them. Thi