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Dec 31 2025WEATHER

Florida's Chilly New Year's Surprise: A Tropical State Shivers

Florida, known for its sunny beaches and warm weather, experienced an unusual cold snap on New Year's Eve. Many cities, like West Palm Beach and Miami, had their coldest December 31st in over 20 years. This cold wave came after a month of warmer-than-usual temperatures, making the sudden chill even

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Dec 31 2025EDUCATION

How Trump's Plan Reshaped Colleges in New England

Big changes are happening in colleges across New England. The Trump administration has been busy making changes to higher education. They've been following a plan called Project 2025. This plan suggested splitting up the Department of Education and giving its jobs to other agencies. Many of these ch

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Dec 31 2025HEALTH

Unraveling the Mystery of Lasting Sadness After a Stroke

A stroke can leave a person feeling down. This is called post-stroke depression (PSD). Sometimes, this sadness sticks around for a long time. Why does this happen? Scientists are trying to figure it out. They looked at genes and how they mix with things like lifestyle, diet, and common health marke

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Dec 31 2025HEALTH

The Malaria Treatment Mystery: A Closer Look at Mont Park Hospital's Experiment

Back in the 1920s, doctors thought they had a big win against a serious illness called neurosyphilis. They used malaria to treat patients at Mont Park Hospital in Australia. This idea won a Nobel Prize, so it was a huge deal at the time. But now, people are questioning if it really worked. A doctor

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Dec 31 2025POLITICS

A Stand for Genuine Republican Values

In today's political landscape, the term "Republican" often conjures images of election denial and vaccine skepticism. Amidst this, one voice stands out: Rusty Hills. He's been a beacon of fiscal responsibility, character, and upholding core American values. This year, he joined the Freep's team of

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Dec 31 2025WEATHER

Metro Detroit's Chilly New Year's Eve Surprise

Metro Detroit is in for a frosty start to the new year. The region is getting ready for more snow and some seriously cold temperatures. Right now, light snow showers are drifting through the area. The good news is that most roads are fine, but things could get slippery as more snow rolls in later to

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Dec 31 2025WEATHER

Michigan's Chilly New Year's Surprise: What to Expect

Michigan is gearing up for a frosty start to the new year. The state has been experiencing colder than usual temperatures all week. But the coldest day is yet to come. That's right, New Year's Day will be the coldest day of the week. So, if you're planning to celebrate, bundle up! The Upper Peninsu

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Dec 31 2025SCIENCE

Breaking New Ground in Bone Cancer Research: A Look at the Latest Discoveries

The 2024 Cancer and Bone Society (CABS) meeting, held at the University of Sheffield, brought together experts to discuss the latest in bone cancer research. This event, which also included the Bone Research Society, focused on how cancer affects bones and how new treatments are being developed. On

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Dec 31 2025FINANCE

Tax Talk: Should the Rich Pay More?

A big shot in the crypto world has some thoughts on taxes and wealth. Mike Novogratz, who runs Galaxy Digital, thinks the talk about taxing the super-rich should happen at the national level, not just in states like California. He said this isn't a small issue that will fade away. Novogratz believe

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Dec 31 2025HEALTH

Arizona's Rural Health Care: A Missed Opportunity?

Arizona's rural communities are in a tough spot when it comes to health care. The federal government recently announced a $67 million aid package for the state, but this amount is significantly lower than what other states are receiving. This is because Arizona is highly urbanized, with only 11. 5%

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