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South Korea moves closer to legalizing tattoo artistry
GOYANG, South Korea (AP) — As a popular tattoo artist in South Korea, Song Jaemin is fully booked weeks in advance and highly respected by his clients, some of whom come from abroad to see him. But each time Song inks someone, he commits a crime since it is illegal to give tattoos without a medical license in South Korea.
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Starting your first job? Financial decisions await
If you are a young person starting out in your first job, you'll want to be able to make informed decisions that can lead to long-term financial success.
Being on top of personal finances involves two time dimensions -- the present and the distant future. You act in the present, and what you do on a day-to-day basis dictates th ... (full story)
The economy was a strength for Trump in his first term. Not anymore, according to recent polling
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's second-term strengths look different from his first, according to recent polling.
Once strengthened by economic issues, Trump's approval is now relatively low on the economy and he's leaning on his stronger issues of crime, border security and immigration. Concerns about the econo ... (full story)
Local
TikTok sale puts app's algorithm in the spotlight – a social media expert explains how the For You Page works and what changes are in store
(THE CONVERSATION) President Donald Trump announced on Sept. 19, 2025, a preliminary agreement for the sale of a majority stake in TikTok from Chinese tech giant ByteDance to a group of U.S. investors following Trump's negotiation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
The deal would create a new U.S.-only version of the app, bringing ... (full story)
2 newly launched NASA missions will help scientists understand the influence of the Sun, both from up close and afar
(THE CONVERSATION) Even at a distance of 93 million miles (150 million kilometers) away, activity on the Sun can have adverse effects on technological systems on Earth. Solar flares – intense bursts of energy in the Sun's atmosphere – and coronal mass ejections – eruptions of plasma from the Sun – can affect ... (full story)
Minnesota seeks court clarification on 'single subject' legislation after gun trigger law rejected
Gov. Tim Walz and state Attorney General Keith Ellison have petitioned the Minnesota Supreme Court to decide a case that could transform how the Minnesota Legislature writes and passes legislation.
In its essence, the case poses the question: When is the process behind passing legislation so atrocious it is actually illegal?
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State
Biggest rail union joins others in endorsing Union Pacific merger but some still have reservations
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The nation's largest railroad union joined the list of companies endorsing Union Pacific's proposed $85 billion acquisition of Norfolk Southern after securing promises to protect jobs, but other unions and chemical makers that rely on the railroads are still expressing concerns about the deal.
The SMART- ... (full story)
A mother stranded in Gaza City says she and her daughters are 'waiting to die'
Explosions shake the walls of the dim basement in Gaza City where Noor Abu Hassira and her three daughters are sheltering. They can't see much through a small, raised window. But if the sounds of buzzing drones and booming airstrikes are any indication, Israeli forces are getting closer.
Abu Hassira is staying behind despite Isr ... (full story)