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Dec 27 2025WEATHER

A Snowy Holiday Mess: Flights Grounded, But City Streets Clear

New York City and North Jersey got off easy during a recent snowstorm, but airports were a different story. While the city saw only a few inches of snow, airports like JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark faced major delays and cancellations. The storm hit hardest in areas like Long Island and Connecticut, wh

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Dec 27 2025TECHNOLOGY

Taiwan Shakes: A Night of Tremors and Tech Worries

Late on a Saturday night, Taiwan experienced a significant shake-up. A 7. 0 magnitude earthquake struck near the northeastern coast, sending tremors through the island. The quake, centered about 32 km off Yilan, hit at 11:05 pm local time. Buildings in Taipei swayed, and alerts buzzed on phones acro

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Dec 27 2025WEATHER

Southern California's Extreme Weather Swing

Southern California is dealing with a massive cleanup after an unusually wet Christmas season. This is the wettest Christmas in recent memory, and it has caused a lot of damage. Just a year ago, wildfires were a big problem in places like Altadena and Pacific Palisades. Now, the weather has complete

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Dec 27 2025POLITICS

Who's Behind the Mystery Money Attacking Georgia's Lt. Governor?

In Georgia politics, a shadowy group is spending big bucks to attack Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. They call themselves "Georgians for Integrity" and have poured around $5 million into ads, mailers, and texts. The ads claim Jones is using his office to make himself rich. But who is really behind this group?

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Dec 27 2025HEALTH

Health Insurance Costs: A Growing Burden in 2026

People are feeling the pinch as health insurance costs rise sharply in 2026. The main reason? The U. S. Senate did not extend pandemic-era tax credits that helped make Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance more affordable. This decision is hitting hard, especially for those who can least afford it. M

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Dec 27 2025BUSINESS

Why Big Companies Are Bringing Employees Back to the Office in 2026

In 2026, many large companies are tightening their in-office rules. They are reducing work-from-home options that became popular during the Covid pandemic. A recent survey found that nearly half of all companies will require employees to be in the office at least four days a week. About 28 percent a

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Dec 27 2025WEATHER

Unusual Twisters: Tornadoes in California

California, known for its sunny beaches and Hollywood glam, isn't a place you'd typically associate with tornadoes. But guess what? They do happen there! In fact, just last Christmas, a tornado whipped through Los Angeles, causing quite a stir. This wasn't a massive, mile-wide twister like the ones

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Dec 27 2025SCIENCE

How Buildings Can Harness Sun Power in a Changing Climate

Buildings are starting to use the sun's power more efficiently. But there are hurdles. Designers often don't have the right tools. They also don't think enough about how climate change will affect these systems. A new study tackles these issues. It looks at how buildings can use solar power better.

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Dec 27 2025LIFESTYLE

Newspapers: More Than Just News

Newspapers have been a big part of daily life for many people. They were not just for reading the news. They were also used for many other things. People used them to wrap gifts, line pet cages, and even as toilet paper. This is a big change for many people. It is not just about how they get their n

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Dec 27 2025CRIME

Robots and Crime: What Could Go Wrong by 2035?

By 2035, robots might be everywhere, doing jobs humans used to do. This could lead to some big problems. Europol, the police agency for Europe, thinks society might get angry and violent. They worry about robots taking over jobs and people getting upset. Robots could do many things, like take care

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