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Nov 26 2025WEATHER

Thanksgiving Weather: Rain, Wind, and Chilly Vibes Ahead

Get ready for a mix of weather if you're traveling for Thanksgiving this week. Rain is on the way, but don't worry, it won't be too crazy. The days leading up to the holiday will be wet and warm, with temperatures around 60 degrees. But by Wednesday night, things will change. A cold front is coming,

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Victims of Crime Get a Break: DOJ Reverses Course on Legal Aid Restrictions

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has changed its mind about a rule that would have stopped immigrants who are crime victims from getting certain legal help. This change came after Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell said the DOJ agreed not to enforce the rule on millions of dollars given t

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Nov 26 2025HEALTH

Healthcare Hurdles: Norfolk Families Face Tough Choices

In Norfolk, a tough situation is unfolding. Many families, like Kathleen Winters' family, are feeling the pinch. They earn a decent income, around $100, 000 a year. But they might have to pay a lot more for health insurance soon. This is because some help from the government, called tax credits, is

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Nov 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Making AI Tricks Work Better: A New Way to Fool Machines

AI systems are often tricked by sneaky inputs called adversarial examples. These inputs are tweaked just enough to confuse AI models, but not enough for humans to notice. The tricky part is making these examples work well on different AI systems without being too obvious. A new method called Diff-A

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Nov 26 2025FINANCE

Simplifying the Fed: A Look at Interest Rate Management

The U. S. Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, recently shared his thoughts on the Federal Reserve's approach to managing interest rates. He believes the current system is too complex and needs a major overhaul. According to Bessent, the Fed's strategy for controlling interest rates has become overly

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Nov 25 2025FINANCE

Feeling the Pinch: How Job Fears Are Shaking Consumer Confidence

People are feeling less sure about the economy and their own futures. A recent survey shows that worries about finding a job are growing. The survey's main number, which measures how people feel about the economy, dropped to 88. 7 in November. This is the lowest it's been since April and a big drop

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Nov 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

Keeping the Air Clean: The Challenge of Keeping Catalysts Working

Catalysts are like superheroes in the fight against air pollution. They help break down nasty gases like nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds. But even superheroes have their kryptonite. In this case, it's something called catalyst deactivation. This happens when the catalyst gets worn out

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Nov 25 2025SPORTS

Tragedy Strikes New Zealand's Majestic Mountain

New Zealand's highest peak, Aoraki, also known as Mount Cook, has recently seen a tragic incident. Two climbers lost their lives, while two others were rescued. The bodies of the deceased were found by specialist search teams working in harsh alpine conditions. The identities of the climbers have no

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Nov 25 2025WEATHER

Chilly December Ahead? The North Pole's Weather Surprise

Something unusual is happening high above the North Pole. A sudden temperature spike in the stratosphere might shake up the polar vortex, sending shivers down to Maine and other northern states. This isn't a typical winter event, though. It's happening earlier than usual, which could make December c

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Nov 25 2025POLITICS

States Stand Up for Immigrant Survivors

A recent shift in policy by the U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has brought relief to immigrant survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. The DOJ has decided not to enforce new restrictions that would have blocked federal grant funding for legal services to undocumented immigrants. This c

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