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Dec 02 2025BUSINESS

Queens to Get a Casino: What It Means for the Area

Steve Cohen, the owner of the New York Mets, is leading a group that has won approval to build a casino in Queens. This is big news because it's one of the first casinos to be built within New York City limits. The plan is to spend $8 billion on a casino, hotel, and concert venue near Citi Field. T

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Dec 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

New York Celebrates Film Excellence at Gotham Awards

The Gotham Awards, a big deal in the film world, are happening in New York City. This event is the start of the awards season and is being streamed live on Variety’s YouTube channel. The ceremony is taking place at Cipriani Wall Street. This year, the spotlight is on Paul Thomas Anderson’s "One Bat

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Dec 02 2025ENVIRONMENT

Surviving the Sudden Surge: Stories from Asia's Flood Survivors

In the middle of the night, Aminah Ali, a 63-year-old from Indonesia's Aceh province, found herself in a nightmare. The rain started at midnight, and the water rose slowly at first. But then, a loud roar filled the air. Her village was suddenly underwater. With her son's help, she climbed onto her r

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Dec 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Grab These Awesome PlayStation Discounts Before They're Gone!

Cyber Monday 2025 is here, and it's time to snag some amazing PlayStation deals before they vanish. The Black Friday sales were pretty good, and many of those discounts have stuck around. But now, some offers are ending, and new ones are popping up. If you're a PlayStation fan, you're in luck. Ther

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Dec 02 2025CRIME

Asheville Sees Crime Numbers Go Down

Asheville is seeing fewer violent crimes this year. The city has reported a 28% drop in violent crimes compared to last year. This is the lowest number in five years. The biggest reason for this drop is fewer aggravated assaults. The city had a big spike in violent crimes in 2022. That year, there

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Dec 02 2025CELEBRITIES

Birthdays Galore: A Look at Stars Turning a Year Older

This week, a bunch of famous folks are celebrating their birthdays. From legendary actors to chart-topping musicians, there's a mix of everyone. Let's dive in and see who's blowing out the candles this week. Kicking things off on Dec. 7, we have Ellen Burstyn, who's hitting the big 9-3. That's righ

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Dec 02 2025LIFESTYLE

Celeb-Favorite Fashion: Big Discounts on Reformation's Cyber Monday Sale

This Cyber Monday, Reformation is slashing prices by 25% on everything. This is a big deal because Reformation is a brand loved by many celebrities. The sale covers all their products, from cozy sweaters to stylish dresses. This makes it a great time to snag some pieces worn by your favorite stars.

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Dec 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Stars Who Dream of Dancing: From Marvel to Disney

Dancing With the Stars has become a hotspot for celebrities looking to show off their moves. The show's recent boost in ratings, with season 34's finale being the highest in a decade, has caught the attention of many stars. Simu Liu, known for his role in Marvel, has been open about his interest in

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Dec 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Berry Gordy's 96th Birthday Bash: A Celebration of Motown Magic

Berry Gordy Jr. , the mastermind behind Motown, just turned 96. His birthday party was a star-studded event filled with music and love. The party took place at the Hillcrest Country Club in Los Angeles. It was a five-hour celebration with over 300 guests. Gordy looked sharp in a custom pin-striped

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Dec 02 2025HEALTH

How a Credit System Changed Nursing Students' Views

A recent study looked at how a credit system affected nursing students' views of their profession and the stigma around hepatitis B patients. The idea was to see if this system could improve their communication, thinking, and learning skills. The study involved nursing interns in infectious disease

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