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Dec 29 2025WEATHER

Vermont's Icy Grip: State Offices Shut Down, Roads a Slippery Mess

Vermont's state offices took a day off on Monday. Why? Ice had turned roads into slippery slides. Workers swapped their offices for home, but not everyone got a break. Police, road crews, and those looking after the vulnerable were still on the job. Roads were a mess. Some interstates and state roa

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Dec 29 2025HEALTH

Smart Health Choices for 2026

Health goals can feel overwhelming. There's so much advice out there. It's easy to get lost in all the noise. Experts say the key is to keep things simple. You don't need fancy products or complicated routines. Food is a good place to start. Many people worry about getting enough protein. But if yo

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Dec 29 2025WEATHER

Minnesota's Holiday Snowstorm: A Look at the Numbers

Minnesota faced a serious snowstorm over the weekend. It left a lot of snow and made driving very dangerous. The weather service reported that Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport got 5. 8 inches of snow. Other places like Chanhassen had 5. 6 inches, Brainerd saw 3. 5 inches, and Eau Claire, W

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Dec 29 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Cruise Ship Stuck: Passengers Head Home Early

A cruise ship got stuck on a reef in Papua New Guinea (PNG) on Saturday. The Coral Adventurer, an Australian ship, was traveling through Morobe, Madang, and Sepik provinces when it hit strong currents and ended up on the reef. Everyone on board is safe, but the ship is stuck and tilting to the left.

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Dec 29 2025FINANCE

Tech Stocks See Ups and Downs

The stock market had a mixed day. The Dow Jones Industrial Average took a dip. This was mostly because Nvidia, a big tech company, saw its stock drop. But not all was bad news. DigitalBridge, another tech firm, saw its stock soar. This happened because of some exciting deal news. Tech stocks can be

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Dec 29 2025CRIME

Search for Missing Teen Camila: Community and Authorities Join Forces

Camila Mendoza Olmos, a 19-year-old from Texas, vanished on Christmas Eve, leaving her family and community in distress. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is deeply concerned, believing she might be in serious danger. Her parents, Rosario Olmos and Alfonso Mendoza, are desperate for her safe return.

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Dec 29 2025BUSINESS

Job Market Woes: The Hidden Struggle Behind the Numbers

The job market is facing a tough time. It's not just a small problem. Experts say it's the weakest since 2011. For years, a strong economy meant lots of jobs. But now, even with growth, jobs aren't following. Companies are using tech and smarter ways to do more with less. This means fewer jobs. It'

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Dec 29 2025BUSINESS

GM's Stock Soars: What's Driving the Surge?

General Motors (GM) is having a stellar year in the stock market. As of the last trading day, its shares have climbed over 55%, reaching an all-time high of more than $80 per share. This is the best performance since the company's comeback after bankruptcy in 2009. Several things are fueling this g

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Dec 29 2025POLITICS

Brigitte Bardot: A Life of Fame, Controversy, and Activism

Brigitte Bardot, the iconic French actress and animal rights activist, passed away at her home in the south of France on Sunday morning. She was 91 years old. Bardot's death sparked a mix of tributes and controversy, reflecting her complex legacy. Her career took off in 1956 with the film "And God

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Dec 29 2025TECHNOLOGY

Windows 10: A Look Back at the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Windows 10 is gone, but not forgotten. Officially, Microsoft stopped supporting it in October 2025. Yet, many users still cling to it, finding ways to keep it alive. This is because Windows 10 was a hit. It was the most used version of Windows since XP. But it wasn't perfect. In fact, it set the sta

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