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Dec 24 2025HEALTH

Flu Season Starts Early in California: Kids May Be in Danger

California is seeing an early start to flu season. This is causing concern, especially for young children. The flu is spreading quickly in places like the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Orange County. Doctors are worried because the flu season is starting earlier than usual. A new flu str

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Dec 24 2025WEATHER

Snowy Surprises: Christmas Eve Travel Trouble

Christmas Eve might look like a snowy wonderland, but it's not all fun and games. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued winter weather alerts across the country. This means heavy snow, icy roads, and travel headaches for millions. Millions of Americans are planning to travel for the holiday

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Dec 24 2025SPORTS

Holiday Hoops and Hits: A Look at Christmas Sports

Christmas Day isn't just about presents and feasts; it's also a big day for sports fans. With a packed schedule, viewers can catch some exciting NBA and NFL games. This year, five NBA games and three NFL games are lined up, stretching over 12 hours. It's a great way to take a break from family time

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Dec 23 2025POLITICS

Chicago's Mayor Takes Bold Steps on Budget and Debt

Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson has made some big moves recently. He's decided to go ahead with a different budget that the City Council approved. This budget doesn't include a tax on big companies. Even though Johnson didn't sign it, the budget will still become official in a few days. Johnson mad

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Dec 23 2025TECHNOLOGY

Your 2025 ChatGPT Year in Review: A Fun Look at Your AI Chat Habits

ChatGPT has cooked up a fun way to look back at your chatbot adventures from 2025. It's like a yearbook, but for your AI chats. They call it \"Your Year with ChatGPT. \" This feature gives you a snapshot of how you've been using ChatGPT. It shows stuff like how many messages you've sent, what you'v

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Dec 23 2025ENVIRONMENT

Bacteria to the Rescue: Cleaning Up Chromium Pollution

Chromium pollution is a big problem, especially from leather factories. One type, called hexavalent chromium, is super toxic and hard to clean up. But guess what? Scientists found a bacteria that can help! This bacteria, called Bacillus cereus F4810/72, comes from tannery wastewater. It's like a ti

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Dec 23 2025HEALTH

Coffee: Your Secret Weapon for a Longer Life?

Coffee is more than just a morning pick-me-up. It turns out that this popular beverage might actually help you live longer. Scientists have been digging into this idea for a while now. They've looked at huge groups of people over many years. The results are pretty interesting. First off, when you d

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Dec 23 2025BUSINESS

Congo Takes a Stand Against Illegal Mining

Congo, a major player in the global cobalt market, has decided to put a stop to unregulated mineral processing. This move is part of a broader effort to tackle corruption and ensure that minerals are sourced legally. The government has ordered all artisanal copper and cobalt processing units to hal

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Dec 23 2025SPORTS

Bowl Game Bonanza: Fun Facts and Crazy Stats

College football's bowl season is more than just games; it's a treasure trove of records and wild stats. The first-ever bowl game, the Rose Bowl, took place way back in 1902. Michigan dominated that game, scoring a whopping 49 points against Stanford. Today, bowl games are a big deal, filling the ho

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Dec 23 2025SPORTS

College Sports: Big Money, Bigger Problems

College sports have seen a huge shift in recent years. Athletes are now getting paid, some making millions. This change came after two big court rulings. First, the Supreme Court said in 2021 that the NCAA couldn't limit benefits for athletes. Then, they allowed athletes to be paid for their name, i

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