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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

Lancaster County Bridge: Your Chance to Speak Up!

A bridge in Lancaster County is getting a makeover, and officials want to hear what you think. The bridge on Quarry Road/Bushong Road, which crosses the Conestoga River, is set for repairs in 2027. This bridge, built back in 1952, is 285 feet long and 24 feet wide. The plan is to keep the old steel

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Dec 19 2025HEALTH

Rewarding Doctors for Better Health in 2025

In 2025, a big change happened in healthcare on the Central Coast. A program called QCIP gave over $16 million to doctors in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. This money was for doing a great job taking care of patients. The program focuses on important health areas like managing diabetes,

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Dec 19 2025CRIME

From Judge to Jail: A Tale of Power and Greed

A former judge in Alabama has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for abusing his power and stealing from taxpayers. Gilbert P. Self, who once presided over the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, was found guilty on multiple corruption charges. These included misusing public funds for personal trips, such

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Dec 19 2025LIFESTYLE

Playboy's New Energy Drink: A Bold Move for a New Generation

Playboy is stepping into the energy drink game with a new line called Playboy Energy. This isn't just any energy drink. It's made for Gen Z. The drinks come in five fun flavors: Sexy Peaches, Razz Bunny, Lovely Melons, Naughty Berry, and Tropic Passion. Each can has the classic Playboy bunny logo. T

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Dec 19 2025SCIENCE

Is Global Warming Science Just Hot Air?

A recent study has stirred up a storm in the world of climate science. It questions the way global temperatures are measured and used to make big decisions. The study points out that averaging temperatures from different places, like Mount Everest and the Sahara Desert, doesn't make much sense. It's

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Dec 19 2025BUSINESS

Is a Long Commute Really Worth the Extra Cash?

People are often willing to drive farther for a better job or business opportunity. In fact, the number of people commuting 75 miles or more has gone up by 32 percent in recent years. Even shorter commutes, between 50 and 75 miles, have increased by 18 percent. On average, employees now travel 27 mi

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Dec 19 2025SCIENCE

How Toxic Traits Impact Relationships: A Deep Dive

Psychopathy is often linked to negative behaviors in romantic relationships. But does it directly harm the well-being of partners? This question has been hard to answer. Two studies tried to figure it out. They used big data and strong methods to see how psychopathic traits affect partners over time

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Dec 19 2025RELIGION

Reviving the Heart of Military Chaplaincy: A Shift Back to Faith

The U. S. military chaplaincy is undergoing a significant transformation. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has taken steps to reverse what he sees as a decline in the spiritual support provided to service members. This shift is seen as a response to policies from previous administrations that allegedly

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Dec 19 2025CRYPTO

Wall Street's Big Move into Crypto: What's Going On?

Big things are happening where old-school finance meets crypto. The New York Stock Exchange's parent company, Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), is talking about putting money into MoonPay. This is a crypto payments company. MoonPay wants to raise cash and thinks it's worth $5 billion. No one knows ho

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Dec 19 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Comes to French Banks: What You Need to Know

Big news in the world of banking and crypto! BPCE, a major French banking group, is diving into the crypto market. They are going to let customers buy and sell cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, ether, solana, and USDC right from their banking apps. This is a big deal because it means more people can ea

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