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Dec 24 2025SPORTS

Garber's Boys and Girls Basketball Teams Show Different Fortunes

In the world of high school basketball, the Essexville Garber teams had a mixed bag of results. The boys' team showed resilience, while the girls' team fought hard but fell short. The boys' team, known as the Dukes, had a tough start. They gave away two points before the game even began due to a te

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Dec 24 2025POLITICS

Myanmar's Military: Playing Politics Amidst Chaos

Myanmar's military, the Tatmadaw, is trying to gain control through elections after failing to do so through force. The junta chief, Min Aung Hlaing, recently urged voters to support candidates who align with the military's interests. This move comes nearly five years after the military took power i

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Dec 24 2025POLITICS

Thailand's Political Chess Game: Anutin Steps Up for PM Role

Thailand's political scene is heating up as Anutin Charnvirakul, the current caretaker leader, is set to run for prime minister in the upcoming February elections. His party, Bhumjaithai, has thrown their support behind him, hoping to ride a wave of national pride sparked by recent border tensions w

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Dec 24 2025CRIME

Minneapolis McDonald's Tightens Security Amid Safety Concerns

A McDonald's restaurant in Uptown Minneapolis has made a big change. They decided to lock their dining room doors. This move is to keep customers and staff safe. The change started on December 5th. The restaurant will stay open from 5 am to 10 pm. But now, only certain people can come in. The resta

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Dec 24 2025POLITICS

A Call for Respect in Encinitas City Council

Encinitas City Council is facing a tough time. There's a lot of anger and disrespect happening. It's not a new problem, but it's getting worse. Back in 2006, things were just as bad. A council member at the time, Teresa Arballo Barth, worked hard to change that. She made an effort to treat everyone

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Dec 24 2025POLITICS

Old Towns, New Lines: Kittery and York Settle Their Land Dispute

Kittery and York, the oldest towns in Maine, have finally settled a border dispute that started way back in the 1600s. The issue popped up again a few years ago when a developer bought land near Route 1, right where the two towns meet. York thought the border was a straight line, but Kittery believ

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Dec 24 2025BUSINESS

Economic Anxiety: Americans Worry About Prices and Jobs

People in the U. S. are feeling less sure about the economy. This is the lowest confidence level since April when new taxes on imports were introduced. The measure of how people feel about their money and jobs stayed the same but is still low. This could mean a recession is coming. People think the

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Dec 24 2025CRIME

A Sudden Blast Rocks a Pennsylvania Nursing Home

In a shocking turn of events, a powerful explosion tore through a nursing home in Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, just outside Philadelphia. The blast, which happened on a Tuesday afternoon, resulted in at least two fatalities and caused significant damage to the building. Emergency responders rushe

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Dec 24 2025BUSINESS

Paychecks at Risk: Student Loan Defaults Hit Hard in 2026

Starting in early 2026, some people with overdue student loans might see their paychecks shrink. The government is planning to take money directly from the wages of those who haven't paid back their loans. This move is part of a bigger effort to collect overdue payments, which began earlier this yea

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Dec 24 2025BUSINESS

Holiday Road Trips Get a Price Break

Drivers across the U. S. are enjoying a pleasant surprise this holiday season: cheaper gas. December has turned out to be the most affordable month for fuel prices all year. The national average for unleaded gasoline has been below $3 since December 2, hitting a low of about $2. 85 per gallon. Price

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