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Dec 30 2025WEATHER

Augusta's Chilly Week Ahead: Stay Safe with Fireworks!

This week, Augusta is bracing for a temperature rollercoaster. The coldest day will be Tuesday, with highs only around 50 degrees. But don't worry, it will warm up to a pleasant 60 degrees by New Year's Day. The weather service warns of strong winds today, with gusts up to 40 miles per hour, bringin

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Dec 29 2025CRYPTO

Crypto ETFs: A Year of Growth and New Opportunities

This year, crypto ETFs made big waves on Wall Street. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs kept pulling in money, but not always smoothly. Sometimes investors poured cash in, and other times they pulled it out, especially when prices dropped. New ETFs for XRP and Solana also hit the market. These might not ha

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Dec 27 2025CELEBRITIES

The Royal Family's Christmas: A Tale of Absences and Scandals

This Christmas, the Royal Family's gathering in Norfolk was a stark reminder of the changes happening within the monarchy. The absence of Prince Andrew was noticeable, as he has become a figure of controversy and discomfort for the family. His ties to the infamous Jeffrey Epstein have cast a long sh

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Dec 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Fun Events to Enjoy This Weekend and Beyond

This weekend, there's a lot going on in town. If you love music, you won't want to miss Mile High Soul Collective. They play all kinds of music, and it's a great way to get your feet moving. The show starts at 7:30 p. m. on Friday at Nissi's in Lafayette. Tickets are $20-$25. If you're into theater

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Dec 25 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Are Going Minimalist with Their Christmas Trees

This year, a new trend has taken over the holiday season: the "naked" Christmas tree. It's not what you might think. This trend isn't about trees without clothes. Instead, it's about trees without the usual decorations. Celebrities like Khloé Kardashian, Victoria Beckham, and Julianne Moore have emb

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Dec 25 2025RELIGION

Christmas Gifts for Strangers: How Americans are Making a Difference

This holiday season, Americans are finding a new way to spread cheer. Instead of just buying gifts for family and friends, they're using special vending machines to help people they'll never meet. These machines, called Giving Machines, let people pick items like food, livestock, and school supplies

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Dec 23 2025ENTERTAINMENT

2025's Soundtrack: A Mix of Heartbreak and Triumph

This year's music scene was a rollercoaster of emotions, with artists pouring their hearts out through their songs. Olivia Rodrigo made waves with her high-profile collaborations, but her duet with Robert Smith at Glastonbury truly stole the show. The pair's performance of a classic goth tune was a

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Dec 23 2025FINANCE

Holiday Spending: Tech and Clothes Lead the Way

This holiday season, people in the U. S. kept spending money, even though the economy wasn't doing great. They spent 4. 2% more than last year, especially on tech gadgets and clothes. Most of this spending happened in physical stores, but online shopping grew the fastest, with a 7. 8% increase. This

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Dec 23 2025WEATHER

Christmas Heatwave: A New Normal?

This Christmas, the United States is bracing for unusually high temperatures. The forecast predicts an average high of 53. 9 degrees across the contiguous states. This would break the previous record of 49 degrees set in 2005. Even the lowest temperatures on Christmas morning are expected to be unus

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Dec 23 2025FINANCE

Holiday Spending Shifts: Fun, Fixes, and Footwear Take the Lead

This holiday season, people are spending big on experiences and practical items rather than just traditional gifts. From December 1 to December 22, there was a huge increase in spending on entertainment, experiences, and automotive products. Entertainment spending jumped by 130%, experiences by 115%

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