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The Minneapolis Meal Mess: Who's Really to Blame?

December 13, 2025

In the heart of Minneapolis, a big food fraud scandal is making headlines. At the center of this storm is Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, who's facing heat from her Republican opponent, John Nagel. He's pointing fingers at her, saying she opened the door to this mess with a law she passed. Nagel, runni

health

Dementia Care: A New Dawn

December 13, 2025

Dementia care is undergoing a significant transformation. New treatments and diagnostic tools are changing how patients and their families experience the disease. However, these advancements are not without challenges, including accessibility and stigma. In the past, diagnosing dementia was a compl

science

Mars Mission in Jeopardy: The Silent MAVEN

December 12, 2025

The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) spacecraft, operated by NASA, has gone dark. On December 6th, as MAVEN moved behind Mars, ground control anticipated a brief signal loss. However, the Deep Space Network has not received any communication from the orbiter since. Engineers are workin

politics

Elon Musk's Take on Immigration and Its Political Impact

December 12, 2025

Elon Musk, the head of Tesla, has recently shared his thoughts on immigration and its effects on U. S. politics. He believes that bringing in large numbers of immigrants from certain countries could lead to one political party dominating the country. Musk pointed out that states like Minnesota, Cali

crime

Lavish Living: How Stolen Funds Fueled a Life of Luxury

December 11, 2025

In Minnesota, a group of people, many from the Somali community, took advantage of a program meant to feed hungry kids. They stole hundreds of millions of dollars meant for meals and used it to live lavishly. They bought fancy cars, luxurious homes, and even took trips to exotic places like the Mald

technology

Latest iPhone Pro Loses a Handy Camera Feature

December 5, 2025

The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max have a new camera limitation. Now, users can't take Night mode photos while using Portrait mode. This feature has been around since the iPhone 12 Pro, released in 2020. To see this for yourself, open the Camera app and pick Photo mode. Cover the lens to mimic

politics

Trump's Harsh Words on Somali Immigrants Spark Debate

December 4, 2025

President Trump recently targeted Somali immigrants in Minnesota, calling them "garbage" and claiming they have "destroyed our country. " This happened during a speech where he talked about alleged fraud in the state's social services. He also mentioned deporting Rep. Ilhan Omar, a Democrat from Min

politics

Minnesota's Somali Community: A Story of Resilience and Challenge

December 4, 2025

Minnesota is home to the largest Somali community in the U. S. This group has faced harsh words from President Trump. He recently called them "garbage" and said they should leave the country. He also claimed they have "destroyed" the U. S. and do nothing but complain. Trump's comments came after he

politics

New Immigration Rules Spark Debate and Concern

December 4, 2025

Recent changes in U. S. immigration policies have sparked strong reactions from various groups. The government has decided to pause immigration applications from 19 countries already under travel restrictions. This move comes after a shooting incident involving a national from one of these countries

sports

Chargers' Win Overshadowed by Quarterback's Injury

December 4, 2025

The Los Angeles Chargers had a strong win against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thanksgiving weekend. The Raiders lost 31-14 and are now out of the running for the playoffs. But the big talk wasn't about the score. It was about the injury to Chargers' quarterback Justin Herbert. He broke a bone in his le