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Dec 23 2025HEALTH

How Food Choices Affect Brain Power in Older Adults

The way people eat might be changing their brain power as they age. Scientists looked at what older adults in the U. S. eat and how it affects their memory and thinking skills. They found that eating lots of processed foods with added nutrients, instead of whole, natural foods, might make it harder

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Dec 23 2025CRIME

A Colorado Funeral Home's Dark Secrets Unveiled

In a shocking turn of events, a Colorado judge has accepted guilty pleas from the owners of a funeral home. The owners admitted to mistreating 191 bodies. These bodies were left in a building without proper care for years. The owners, Carie and Jon Hallford, ran the Return to Nature Funeral Home in

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Dec 23 2025POLITICS

Choosing the Right Leader for House District 88: Growth and Education at Stake

House District 88 is at a crossroads, with voters facing a crucial choice in the upcoming special election. The district, covering parts of Lexington County, including Lexington, South Congaree, Pine Ridge, and Gaston, is looking for a new representative after the resignation of former Representativ

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Dec 23 2025POLITICS

New Rules Could Limit Healthcare for Transgender Youth

The Trump administration is planning to introduce new rules that could make it difficult for transgender youth to access healthcare. The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is considering penalties for hospitals and doctors who provide treatments like puberty blockers or surgeries to

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Dec 23 2025EDUCATION

Texas' New School Voucher Program: What Families Should Know

Texas is set to launch a new education savings account (ESA) program in the 2026-27 school year. This program will allow families to use public funds for private school tuition, homeschooling, or other educational expenses. The application process for families will open on February 4, while accredit

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Dec 23 2025FINANCE

Lebanon's Plan to Fix the Money Mess: What You Need to Know

Lebanon is in a serious money mess. The country's economy has been struggling since 2019. The government is now trying to fix it. They want to pay back people who have money stuck in banks. This is a big deal. It could help the economy get better. The plan is to pay back small depositors first. The

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Dec 23 2025WEATHER

Will Rhode Island See a White Christmas This Year?

The National Weather Service (NWS) has hinted at the possibility of a white Christmas in Rhode Island. However, the chances are not equally distributed across the state. Northern areas are more likely to see snow, while coastal regions may not be so lucky. On Tuesday, December 23, snow is expected

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Dec 23 2025WEATHER

California Braces for Winter Storm Chaos

California is in for a rough ride this winter. A big storm is coming, and it's going to bring a lot of snow and rain. This is not just any storm. It's a serious one. It could cause power outages and make travel dangerous. The weather forecast is not good. There could be strong winds up to 65 mph in

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Dec 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Crime Stories That Keep You Hooked: Top Picks for a Weekend Watch

Crime stories don't always need many seasons to be good. Sometimes, a short series can be just as exciting. These shows have a clear start, middle, and end. They are perfect for a weekend binge or a few late nights. Netflix has some great crime miniseries. They offer the same thrill as long-running

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Dec 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Josh Hutcherson's Hidden Gem: A Dark Tale of Love and Danger

Josh Hutcherson, known for his roles in "The Hunger Games" and "Bridge to Terabithia, " took on a different kind of challenge in 2014. He starred in and produced "Escobar: Paradise Lost, " a crime thriller where he plays Nick Brady, a young man who finds himself entangled with the infamous drug lord

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