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Dec 27 2025LIFESTYLE

Upside Down Adventures: The Life of a Handstand Enthusiast

Michael Comberiate, a retired NASA engineer, has a unique hobby. He loves doing handstands. In fact, he has done over 105, 000 handstands in his lifetime. He has done handstands in many places. These include mountaintops, pyramids, and even sheets of ice. He has done handstands in about 250 countrie

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Dec 27 2025WEATHER

New York City Braces for a Snowy Surprise

New York City found itself under a blanket of snow late Friday evening. This was the first significant snowfall in over three years. The city and nearby areas were hit with steady snowfall by 7 p. m. , making roads slippery and dangerous. The forecast predicted a hefty 5 to 9 inches of snow over th

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Dec 27 2025POLITICS

Musician Pulls Out of Show After Trump's Name Hits the Building

A musician made a sudden choice to cancel a Christmas Eve performance at the Kennedy Center. This happened right after the White House said President Donald Trump's name would be added to the venue. The center's president, Richard Grenell, was not happy. He called the musician's move intolerance and

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Dec 27 2025WEATHER

Southern California's Wild Weather Swings: From Drought to Deluge

Southern California has seen some wild weather lately. Just last year, the area was dealing with a super dry winter. Then, strong winds made things worse, leading to some of the worst fires in Los Angeles history. But this Christmas, it was a totally different story. It was the wettest Christmas in

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Dec 27 2025WEATHER

Winter Storm Alert: New Jersey Prepares for the Worst

New Jersey is bracing for a winter storm that's expected to cause quite a mess. The state has decided to declare a State of Emergency, starting at 1 p. m. This means all 21 counties are on high alert. The acting governor, Tahesha Way, has a clear message: stay off the roads if you can. The storm is

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Dec 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

How F1 is Winning Races with Software and Data

F1 teams are now relying heavily on software and data to gain an edge. With strict cost caps, they can't just throw money at hardware upgrades. Instead, they're focusing on software that can process and visualize massive amounts of data in real time. This data comes from hundreds of sensors on the

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Dec 27 2025POLITICS

A Clash Over Oil: Venezuela and the US Face Off

Venezuela is not happy with the US. The country's representative at the United Nations, Samuel Moncada, recently accused the US of trying to take control of Venezuela's resources. He said the US is using force to get what it wants, calling it the biggest act of extortion in Venezuelan history. The

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Dec 27 2025CRIME

Bus Takes a Wrong Turn in Yonkers

A Metro-North bus found itself in an unexpected situation on a Friday afternoon in Yonkers. The bus, usually a familiar sight on the streets, ended up colliding with a storefront near Warburton and Ashburton Avenue. The driver, the only person on board, walked away with minor injuries and was taken

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Dec 27 2025HEALTH

How Inner Peace Can Shield Your Heart

The heart is more than just a pump. It's a complex system that can be affected by what's going on in our minds and spirits. Scientists have known for a while that feeling down or anxious can harm the tiny blood vessels in our hearts. But what about the opposite? What if feeling at peace with oneself

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Dec 27 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Georgia Stars Shine on New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve is just around the corner, and the celebration is set to be bigger than ever. The annual "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve" is back, and this time, it's bringing a star-studded lineup with some big names from Georgia. Let's take a closer look at who's performing and what makes this

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