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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz reacts to federal Medicaid funding freeze
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Walz Accuses Trump Administration of Retaliation Over Minnesota Medicaid Funding Freeze

Governor Calls Federal Action “Campaign of Retribution” Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz criticized…

Jennifer Bos speaks about meeting Donald Trump after her daughter’s death in Illinois
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Mother of Illinois Victim Shares Trump’s Three-Word Promise After Tragic Death

Emotional Meeting at the White House Jennifer Bos, the mother of a…

Why Asian firms are not cheering Trump tariff ruling
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Asian firms struggle amid Trump tariff uncertainty

Supreme Court Ruling Adds Confusion Asian companies did not rejoice when the…

Family-Owned Soda Company Keeps Returnable Glass Bottle Tradition Alive In the US, about 127 billion plastic bottles are bought every year. Yet one Midwestern soft drink company is holding on to the old-school way of selling soda in returnable glass bottles. A Tradition Almost Lost Until the 1960s, most soda bottles in the US were designed to be returned. Customers paid a deposit for sturdy glass bottles, which they returned to stores for a refund. The bottles were then washed and refilled repeatedly. The rise of plastic bottles phased out this system, but Twig's Beverage, a family-owned company in Shawano County, Wisconsin, has kept it alive. Customers pay a $20 deposit for a case of 24 bottles. They can even visit Twig's factory in Shawano to refill bottles, some of which are over 60 years old. Nostalgia and Community Ben Hartwig, Twig's vice-president, says families have been bringing back the same bottles for generations. "Cases get passed down, and the next family member brings them in," he says. "Long-time customers love the nostalgic feel and treat these cases like gold." Some 16oz bottles still date back to the 1960s and 70s, and they continue to go through Twig's washing process today. Sun Drop and Real Sugar Established in 1951 by Floyd Hartwig, Twig's signature soda is Sun Drop, a citrus-flavored drink first developed in Missouri in the 1940s. Although US drinks giant Keurig Dr Pepper owns the brand, Twig's makes Sun Drop under license for sale in its Wisconsin territory. It is the last Sun Drop producer to use returnable glass bottles instead of plastic and one of the few still using real sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup. Twig's also produces its own line of fruit sodas, including root beer, black cherry, orange, and lime. While Sun Drop can only be sold in Wisconsin, Twig's is expanding its own soda brand across the Midwest. These new bottles will not be returnable due to distance, so customers outside the state are encouraged to recycle them. Family Business and Local Culture Twig's story began when Floyd Hartwig, recovering from wounds in the Korean War, conceived the soda business idea. Post-World War Two economic growth and a rise in take-home drinks helped the business flourish. In 1986, Floyd’s son Dan took over to keep the company in the family. Today, Ben Hartwig runs Twig's with his wife Annelies and brothers Jake and Luke. The company employs 20 people and earns around $6.5 million annually. Sun Drop Dayz, a local fundraiser with live music and activities, has been celebrated every June since 2017. Visitors can also tour Twig's museum to see the soda-making process firsthand. Looking Ahead Twig's continues to honor its tradition of returnable glass bottles while expanding its own soda brand in the Midwest. With a focus on nostalgia, real sugar, and community, the company blends heritage with growth.
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Family-Owned Soda Company Keeps Returnable Glass Bottle Tradition Alive

In the US, about 127 billion plastic bottles are bought every year.…

Canada's finance minister says US is unlikely to lift tariffs
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Canada Faces Ongoing US Tariffs

Francois-Philippe champagne, Canada's Finance Minister, said that Canada may have to pay…

South Africa is still unbeaten at the T20 World Cup after a convincing win against West Indies in 2026 Aiden Markram leads Proteas To Victory South Africa maintained its unbeaten record at the T20 World Cup in 2026 with a nine-wicket win over West Indies. Aiden Markram was the star of the show with 82 runs unbeaten from just 46 deliveries. Markram hit seven fours, and sixes. South Africa comfortably won by 23 balls. Markram's fifty-seven came in just 27 deliveries and he formed a 95 run partnership with Quinton de Kock. Quinton scored 47 runs from 24 balls before being dismissed by Roston Chase in the eighth over. Ryan Rickelton at number three contributed 45 runs to Quinton's partnership. South Africa has now moved two points in front of Super 8s Group 1 leader and is one step closer towards the semi-finals. Should India beat Zimbabwe on Thursday the Proteas will be assured a spot in the semis. West Indies Struggle Back, but Fail South Africa reduced West Indies to 83-7 from 83-7 following a strong start. Kagiso Naidi, Rovman and Matthew Forde were unable to stabilize the innings. Holder, Romario Shepherd and the West Indies resurrected their innings with an 89-run partnership. Holder scored 49 runs from only 31 deliveries. Shepherd scored 52 off 37 balls, finishing unbeaten. They added 58 runs in the final five overs but it wasn't enough to meet their target. South Africa's bowling dominates South Africa's bowlers made the match impossible to win by taking 4 wickets in the first 4 balls. Keshav Maharaj and Marco Jansen from India both delivered tight bowling that limited the West Indies’ late rally. Proteas nearing semi-finals South Africa is now one step closer towards the semifinals. West Indies' consistency in the Super 8 phase shows its strength. West Indies needs to win to stay competitive.
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South Africa is still unbeaten at the T20 World Cup after a convincing win against West Indies in 2026

Aiden Markram leads Proteas To Victory South Africa maintained its unbeaten record…

Ilhan Omar speaking after claiming her State of the Union guest was arrested during Trump’s address
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Ilhan Omar Says Her State of the Union Guest Was Arrested After Removal from Chamber

Rep. Ilhan Omar said her invited guest was removed and arrested during…

The US Women's Olympic Ice Hockey Victory is Overshadowed by a Trump Joke Donald Trump's comment has caused controversy after it diverted attention from Team USA’s historical success in the Winter Olympics. The United States took home gold medals in men's hockey and women's hockey at the Winter Games of Milan-Cortina. This was the first time that the United States won both gold medals at the same Games. The public instead of celebrating the rare win turned their attention to an impromptu comment made by the team's coach during a call congratulating them. Donald Trump's Comments Trump invited the team to Washington for his State of the Union Address. He congratulated the hockey players and wished them well. He said that the men's team would need to be invited, or else he could "probably" face impeachment. The comment was laughed at by several players. Online, critics quickly responded to the joke by claiming that it reduced women's achievements to an amusing punchline. Social media exploded with the joke, which became a hot political and sporting topic. Women's team declines invitation The women's team declined the invitation to the speech. Hilary Knight, the USA captain, addressed this controversy later in an ESPN interview. Knight called the comments "disgusting" and claimed that they distracted attention from the hard work of the athletes. She said that women should have been the focus of attention, as they were responsible for Team USA's Olympic success. She defended both the women's and men's teams. Knight said that the players were in a difficult position when the decision was made. Knight believes that there's genuine respect between the two teams. She believes that the online reaction exaggerated and diverted attention from the unity and support among US hockey. Hilary Knight’s Historic Record Knight ended her Olympic career by scoring 15 goals. This makes Knight the most prolific goal-scorer in US Olympic Hockey history. She leaves the Games at 36 as one of sport's leading voices and a five-time Olympic medalist. She wants this moment to serve as an example of how institutions and leaders speak about women in all industries, including sports. Knight stated that women are not less than men. Knight said that women's achievements must stand alone.
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Trump Olympic joke sparks debate after women’s ice hockey gold

The Trump Olympic joke has sparked controversy after Team USA achieved historic…

US and Iran hold talks seen as crucial to prevent conflict
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US and Iran hold high stakes nuclear talks in Geneva

US and Iranian officials held a third indirect round of talks in Geneva to…

Sen. Ruben Gallego speaking about tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling on IEEPA
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Sen. Ruben Gallego Demands Tariff Refunds After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump’s IEEPA Duties

A Democratic senator is pressing President Donald Trump to return billions of…

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