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Dec 10 2025WEATHER

Staten Island's Windy and Wet Wednesday

Staten Island is in for a breezy and damp Wednesday as a cold front sweeps in from the west. The National Weather Service has warned of strong winds and rain moving into the area during the afternoon. The rain is expected to start late in the afternoon and continue until midnight. Temperatures will

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Dec 10 2025LIFESTYLE

Wendy's Sips into the Quarter-Zip Trend

Wendy's is the latest to hop on the quarter-zip bandwagon. They've launched a "Quarter Sip" promotion, offering a 25-cent soft drink with any purchase made through their app. This deal is part of their strategy to connect with younger audiences who are into the latest trends. The quarter-zip trend

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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

Standing Firm in the Face of War: The Unyielding Residents of Dobropillia

In the war-torn outskirts of Dobropillia, a small town in eastern Ukraine, the sound of artillery echoes through the air. The town, like many others in the Donetsk region, has been heavily damaged by years of Russian attacks. Despite the danger, some residents, like 97-year-old Kateryna Lomova, refu

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Dec 10 2025HEALTH

Fibroids and Heart Health: A Hidden Connection

Women's health is a complex puzzle, and a recent study has uncovered a surprising piece. Uterine fibroids, those non-cancerous growths in the uterus, might be more than just a gynecological issue. They could also be a red flag for heart disease. Researchers dove into data from over 450, 000 women w

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Dec 10 2025HEALTH

Opioid Use Disorder: A Growing Concern in China

China's struggle with opioid use disorder (OUD) has been a long-standing issue. From 1990 to 2021, the impact of OUD on health has been significant. This is not just a recent problem. It has been growing for decades. The data shows that OUD has been taking a toll on people's health. This is not jus

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Dec 10 2025BUSINESS

TUI's Cautious Step into 2026

TUI, the biggest travel company in Europe, has shared its plans for 2026. The company is being careful about its predictions. It thinks its money from selling trips will go up by 2% to 4%. That's not as much as some people thought it would be. The company says the world is full of uncertainties righ

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Dec 10 2025WEATHER

Vancouver Braces for Heavy Rain and Possible Flooding

Vancouver and its surrounding areas are preparing for a significant weather event. An atmospheric river is expected to bring a lot of rain, possibly up to 80 mm, to the region. This heavy rain could lead to flooding, especially in areas like the Fraser Valley. The rain is expected to start on Tuesda

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Dec 10 2025HEALTH

Ohio's Vulture Mystery: Bird Flu on the Rise?

A puzzling situation unfolded in Ohio recently, involving a large number of dead vultures and a possible bird flu outbreak. Health officials confirmed that at least two of the 72 vulture carcasses found near a Catholic school tested positive for bird flu. This discovery came after the birds had been

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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

Trump's Economy: Is It Really A-Plus-Perfect?

Donald Trump is out there, telling everyone how amazing the economy is under his leadership. He's giving it an "A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus. " But do people really believe him? Not really. A big chunk of voters, 63% to be exact, don't think the economy is as great as he says. So, he's been rallying i

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Dec 10 2025HEALTH

Red Light Shines Hope on Psoriasis Treatment

Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes red, itchy, and scaly patches. It happens when the immune system goes into overdrive. Scientists have been looking into new ways to treat it. One interesting approach is using red light from LEDs. This light has a wavelength of 660 nm. It might help calm dow

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