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Dec 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hidden Gems of St. Louis: Fun Ideas Between Christmas and New Year's

St. Louis has a lot going on between Christmas and New Year's that many people overlook. It's not just about the big holiday events. There are plenty of unique and fun activities to enjoy during this time. First, consider visiting the City Museum. It's not your typical museum. It's a massive playgr

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Dec 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Sebastopol's New Year's Day Music Fix: A Hangover Helper

In Sebastopol, a unique musical event has been helping locals recover from New Year's Eve celebrations since 2019. The "Hair of the Dog" show, organized by Doug Blumer and Nancy Irish of the band Bohemian Highway, offers a mid-afternoon musical pick-me-up on January 1st. This free event has become a

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Dec 22 2025HEALTH

Stella's Journey to Clear Sounds

Stella, a young girl from Utah, was born with a rare genetic disorder called Pendred syndrome. This condition caused her hearing to gradually worsen over time. At first, doctors thought her hearing issues were minor and could be fixed with simple drainage tubes. But Stella's mom, Kennedy Chugg, knew

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Dec 22 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Holiday Fun on a Budget: Sling Week Pass for Endless Entertainment

Christmas break is here, and with it comes the challenge of keeping everyone entertained. Many places are closed or have limited hours, but there's a solution that won't break the bank. For just $14. 99, you can get a Sling Week Pass. This pass gives you access to live TV for seven days without any

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Dec 22 2025LIFESTYLE

Keeping Safe on the Road During the Holidays

The holidays are here, and so are the crowds on the road. This year, over 109. 5 million Americans are expected to drive long distances to celebrate with family and friends. That's a lot of cars! With so many people on the road, it's important to be prepared for anything. First things first, make s

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Dec 22 2025SCIENCE

NASA's Balloon Adventure in Antarctica

In the vast, icy expanse of Antarctica, something extraordinary is happening. A massive helium balloon, carrying a high-tech experiment, is soaring high above the Earth's surface. This isn't just any balloon—it's part of NASA's annual Antarctic Long-Duration Balloon campaign. The goal? To explore th

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Dec 22 2025CRIME

Baltimore's Youth Crime Data: A Messy Puzzle

Baltimore is having a tough time making sense of youth crime numbers. A recent study by a local nonprofit found that the data is all over the place. This makes it hard to understand what's really going on with young people and crime in the city. The report, called \"Beyond the Headlines, \" said th

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Dec 22 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Wild Ride: A Rollercoaster of Gains and Losses

Bitcoin had a crazy day, going up and down like a rollercoaster. It started strong, reaching almost $89, 300, but then it dropped sharply to $85, 500 in just a couple of hours. By the end of the day, it settled around $86, 000, which is still a bit lower than the day before. The early boost in Bitc

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Dec 22 2025HEALTH

Sausage Alert: Check Your Fridge for This Recall!

A Portland company has pulled some of its sausages from the market. Olympia Provisions has recalled nearly 1, 930 pounds of their holiday kielbasa sausages. The U. S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced this on Friday. These sausages were sold in stores across C

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Dec 22 2025SPORTS

Justin Herbert's Hand and the Chargers' Playoff Push

Justin Herbert is getting the hang of playing with a broken hand. The extra protection helps, and so does facing a defense that can't tackle him. He threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, leading the Los Angeles Chargers to a 34-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys. This victory keeps the C

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