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Dec 04 2025WEATHER

Queens Snow Removal: What You Need to Know for the Upcoming Winter

Queens is gearing up for a snowy weekend, with forecasts predicting 5-7 inches of snow. City officials recently shared their winter preparedness plans at a meeting in Borough President Donovan Richards' office. Antonio Whitaker, assistant director of the Bureau of Community Affairs at the NYC Depart

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Dec 04 2025BUSINESS

UK's Electric Aviation Future: Vertical Aerospace's Big Plans

Vertical Aerospace is making waves in the UK's aerospace industry. This company is working on electric planes, and it's expected to bring in a lot of money and create jobs by 2035. Right now, they have around 479 employees, but that number could grow to about 2, 200 in the next 12 years. This growth

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Dec 04 2025HEALTH

Vaccines and Autism: What the Science Really Says

The CDC recently updated its webpage on autism and vaccines, suggesting a possible link between the two. This change has raised concerns, especially in places like San Diego, where vaccination rates are already dropping and preventable diseases are on the rise. The CDC's new wording is problematic b

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Cincinnati's Riverfront: A Tale of Imbalance

Cincinnati's riverfront, known as The Banks, has been a point of contention between the city and Hamilton County for years. The issue isn't a mystery, but a simple case of mismatched incentives and unequal benefits. The city and county agreed to split costs 50/50, but the rewards aren't shared equal

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Dec 04 2025CELEBRITIES

The Doctor's Downfall: A Look into the Ketamine Case

A medical professional, Salvador Plasencia, has been given a 30-month prison sentence for providing ketamine to Matthew Perry against the law. This happened just before Perry's passing in 2023. Plasencia, who ran an urgent care clinic in Calabasas, admitted to four counts of distributing ketamine, a

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Dec 04 2025SPORTS

Clash of Stories: Who's Telling the Truth About Kiffin's Exit?

Lane Kiffin's sudden move to LSU has sparked a heated debate. The former Mississippi coach and the university's athletic director, Keith Carter, are at odds over what really happened. Kiffin claims he wanted to coach the team through the College Football Playoff. He says the players also wanted him

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Missouri's Battle Over Abortion and Gender-Affirming Care

Missouri's legal system is currently grappling with a contentious issue: the wording of a proposed constitutional amendment that aims to ban most abortions. The debate has intensified as abortion rights advocates argue that the summary of this amendment is misleading and violates rules against combi

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Dec 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

A New Way to Move Goods: The Electric Truck Revolution

In Europe, moving goods around is a big job. Many small companies do this work. They use old diesel trucks. These trucks are not good for the environment. They also cost a lot to run. This is a problem. But now, there is a new idea. It is called Trucking-as-a-Service. This idea uses electric trucks.

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Dec 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Grass vs Plastic: A Big Decision for Ogren Park

The city council is in a tough spot. They need to decide if Ogren Park should keep its natural grass or switch to artificial turf. This isn't just about looks. It's about money, upkeep, and how it affects the environment. Natural grass has its perks. It feels nice underfoot and looks pretty. But it

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Dec 04 2025WEATHER

Staying Safe in the Deep Freeze: Des Moines' Plan to Beat the Cold

Des Moines is getting ready for a serious cold snap. The Extreme Temperature Plan was turned on early Sunday, November 30. The weather is expected to be so cold that it might break records from the 1800s. Iowa could be the coldest state in the country early on December 4. The National Weather Servi

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