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Nov 25 2025WEATHER

Thanksgiving Travel Trouble: Big Weather Changes Coming

Get ready for a weather rollercoaster! After a few warm days, a cold front is on its way to central Pennsylvania. This sudden change could make Thanksgiving travel a bit messy. First, there will be rain on Tuesday. It will start around 11 a. m. and last until midnight. The rain might slow down pre-holiday travel, but it won't be too heavy. Expect about a quarter to ...

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Nov 25 2025WEATHER

New Jersey: Rain, Wind, and a Chilly Thanksgiving Ahead

New Jersey is in for a weather rollercoaster. The state will enjoy dry and sunny conditions until Monday evening. But then, a storm system is set to bring rain starting Tuesday afternoon, with the heaviest downpours expected Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The rain will kick off in western New Jersey around midday Tuesday, spreading eastward by late afternoon....

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Nov 25 2025WEATHER

Thanksgiving Travel Trouble: Snowy Surprises Ahead for Central NY

Central New York is bracing for a snowy Thanksgiving. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for the region, including Syracuse. This watch covers the busy travel days leading up to and following Thanksgiving Day. Expect heavy snowfall. More than 7 inches could pile up in certain areas. This is due to lake effect snow bands that are expected to...

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Nov 25 2025HEALTH

Family's Hidden Struggle: When Dad's Independence Clashed with Safety

The first hint of a problem came through a quick message. Last December, a sister in Houston reached out to her sibling in Washington. Their 78-year-old father had taken a wrong turn while driving to a medical check-up. The sister hesitated to call him, knowing he would be upset about being tracked. This wasn't the first time the father had driven aimlessly. Just th...

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Nov 24 2025WEATHER

Michigan Braces for Heavy Snowfall Over Thanksgiving

Michigan is in for a wild ride this Thanksgiving, with a massive storm on the way. The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Watches for parts of the state, especially the Upper Peninsula. This storm could dump over a foot of snow in some areas, making travel a real headache. The heaviest snow is expected to hit the western Upper Peninsula, including coun...

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Nov 24 2025POLITICS

Peace Talks: US and Ukraine Make Progress, But Big Decisions Are Left

The US and Ukraine have been working on a new peace plan. They've come up with a 19-point draft, but the really tough decisions are still up in the air. These decisions will be made by the presidents of both countries. The talks were intense but productive. Both sides felt good about the progress they made. They agreed on many things but left the most controversial ...

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Nov 24 2025HEALTH

Bird Flu Strain Claims Life in Washington: What You Need to Know

In a concerning turn of events, a person in Washington state has passed away due to a rare bird flu virus. This is the first known case of this particular strain, H5N5, in a human in the U. S. The individual, an older adult with existing health issues, was hospitalized in early November and succumbed to the illness on Friday. The H5N5 strain is not commonly seen in ...

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Nov 24 2025HEALTH

Cheese Lovers, Beware: E. Coli Risk in Raw Milk Products

In a move to protect public health, Twin Sisters Creamery has pulled four types of raw milk cheese from shelves. The recall affects Whatcom Blue, Farmhouse, Peppercorn, and Mustard Seed cheeses, all made with unpasteurized milk. This action follows the discovery of harmful E. coli bacteria in some samples. So far, three people in Oregon and Washington have fallen il...

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Nov 24 2025SPORTS

Star Performers: High School Girls Shine in Western North Carolina Sports

In the world of high school sports, young athletes often show incredible skill and determination. This week, several girls from Western North Carolina made their mark on the basketball court. Their performances were impressive, and now it's time to recognize their hard work. One standout player is Marley Jones from Avery County. She had an amazing week, scoring a to...

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Nov 24 2025POLITICS

The Quiet Exit of Doge: What Happened?

Doge, the "department of government efficiency, " seems to have vanished without much fanfare. This happened while it still had eight months left on its contract. The group was known for making big changes in federal agencies and letting go of many workers. Scott Kupor, the head of the office of personnel management (OPM), said Doge is no longer a "centralized entit...

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