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In Spokane Valley, Washington, Briana Smutz faces severe charges after her two-year-old child overdosed on fentanyl pills. Authorities, including Spokane Valley Police and U.S. Marshals, arrested Smutz following a tip-off. The child was revived with Narcan and hospitalized. Smutz had reportedly left the scene before questioning.

RoboCop Statue Unveiled in Detroit: A Decade-Long Journey Comes to Fruition - After years of planning and fundraising, a 11-foot tall bronze RoboCop statue has been installed in Detroits Eastern Market, sparking excitement from locals. The project, which began with a tweet in 2011, involved a successful Kickstarter campaign, sculpting by Giorgio Gikas, and securing a permanent location at Free Age video production studio.

Mariners Prioritize Bullpen Strengthening: The team, after re-signing Josh Naylor, is actively seeking two experienced relief pitchers. They aim to secure at least one new reliever by the Winter Meetings, exploring free agent options and trade deals. Pitchers like Hoby Milner, Matt Strahm, JoJo Romero, Jose Ferrer, and Tyler Rogers are in their radar, focusing on adding reliable arms to their pitching staff.

Eighty-eight-year-old Army veteran Ed Bambas, who lost his pension and health insurance, worked full-time at Meijer to make ends meet. After a viral TikTok, a GoFundMe campaign raised over $1.5 million, enabling him to retire and visit his late wifes grave daily.

Coeur dAlene City Council expands prayer provider pool, allowing faith-based nonprofits from Kootenai County to offer invocations, addressing volunteer shortage.

President Trump hails historic deal in Congo, aiming to end conflict and open mineral reserves to U.S. companies

Discover the power of owning your voice: Corey, aka Podcast Papi, shares his journey from trying to please everyone to embracing his unique style, tone, and originality. He encourages listeners to stay true to themselves, stay bold, and never compromise their authenticity, as doing so unlocks a strength that no one can take away.

In this episode, Corey, the creator of DNN, reflects on his early music days and the struggle to find his authentic voice amidst external expectations. He emphasizes the importance of owning ones voice, truth, and uniqueness, as it unlocks a strength that no one can take away. He encourages listeners to stay true to themselves, be bold, and never compromise their identity for others.

Meta, formerly Facebook, plans significant budget cuts to its metaverse division, potentially up to 30%, following billions in investments since 2020. The companys shares rose after the report, indicating investor relief. The cuts, part of Metas 2026 budget planning, could lead to layoffs as early as January. Analysts suggest its a necessary move to align costs with a more realistic revenue outlook.