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Behind the Sparkle: The Women Who Wore France’s Stolen Crown Jewels
For a week and a half, the world has been captivated by the daring Louvre heist that occurred on October 19 when four thieves broke into the Parisian museum and former royal palace, stealing major pieces of the remaining French crown jewels in a brazen daylight robbery that took only minutes to complete. The arrest… Read more
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How Gen-Z Is Disrupting the Traditional Job Market
Gen- Z -the first generation truly born into the digital age is becoming increasingly drawn to alternative life paths. Freelance, “side hustles”, and digital nomadism are some significant ways in which this generation is shifting away from the traditional 9-5 path. It is commonly known that the COVID-19 quarantine is considered a major turning point… Read more
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No Food Stamps For Mainers? SNAP Crisis Could Leave 170K Hungry For the Holidays
On October 21, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) announced that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will not issue payments for November, leaving many Mainers without essential food assistance. This comes as the federal government enters its second month of shutdown. According to DHHS, 169,812 citizens of Maine receive SNAP benefits… Read more
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Dominic Hussey Talks Winning Streak, Homecoming, and the Rest of the TA Season
The Thornton Academy Golden Trojans came away with another dominant victory on Saturday over the Sanford Spartans, 56-13, during their homecoming weekend. This is Thornton’s fourth win in a row, and they improved their record 6 to 1. Running back Connor Ayoob reached over 1,000 yards on the season and ran for three touchdowns, giving… Read more
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The Beacons Voting Guide for First Time and Young Voters
With the 2025 Maine State and municipal elections in less than a month, some students and young adults may not know how to vote, if they are registered to vote, or how to be an informed voter. Currently, 72 million Americans are not registered to vote, which equates to 26.4 percent of the population. How… Read more
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New Ozempic Side Effect Reportedly Harms Muscles
The use of Ozempic and other similar weight loss drugs has become more prevalent than ever, but there may be a drawback to what is actually happening to your body. A recent study by the University of Utah Health Department, as reported by Science Daily. showed that while muscle size decreased, though not as much… Read more
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