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Dec 21 2025WEATHER

Southern California Braces for a Wet and Windy Christmas

Southern California is in for a stormy Christmas week. A powerful weather system, known as the Pineapple Express, is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds. This could lead to mudslides, fallen trees, and flooding in homes and on freeways. The worst of the storm is expected from Tuesday to T

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Dec 21 2025SPORTS

Southern's New Offensive Coordinator: A Fresh Start with Ken Merchant

Southern University is making waves with a new addition to their coaching staff. Marshall Faulk, the head coach, is bringing in Ken Merchant to lead the offense. This move comes after a recent board meeting where Faulk mentioned Kyle Caskey from UL would be the offensive coordinator. But plans chang

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Dec 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Korean Stars Chase Hollywood Fame

South Korean actors are increasingly looking to Hollywood for opportunities, driven by the global success of Korean entertainment. This shift is not just about fame but also about breaking free from local industry constraints. Actors like Amy Baik are finding that Hollywood offers a different set o

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Dec 15 2025EDUCATION

School Days Shortened: A New Plan for Southern Boone County

Southern Boone County R-I School District is considering a big change. They might switch to a four-day school week. This could start in the 2026-27 school year. On the days they do go to school, classes would run longer. School would start at 7:50 a. m. and end at 3:25 p. m. from Tuesday to Friday.

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Dec 14 2025BUSINESS

Opportunities in Staten Island: State Jobs with Big Paychecks

Staten Island is buzzing with new job openings in December, offering a mix of roles that cater to different skill levels and education backgrounds. These positions, ranging from addictions counseling to construction field work, come with competitive salaries, from $35. 54 per hour to a whopping $80,

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Dec 14 2025ENVIRONMENT

Staten Island's Smelly Surprise: Composting Brings Back Bad Memories

Staten Island has a long history with garbage. The Fresh Kills landfill was once the city's dumping ground. It was a huge problem for the people living there. The landfill was supposed to close after a few years. But it stayed open for over 50 years. The smell was terrible. It made life miserable fo

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Dec 14 2025FINANCE

States Take Charge: A New Era in Consumer Finance Regulation

States are stepping up their game in the world of consumer finance. For a long time, Washington, D. C. was the main hub for enforcing rules in this area. But now, state attorneys general, banking departments, and legislatures are taking on more responsibility. This shift is changing the regulatory l

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Dec 13 2025HEALTH

Measles Makes a Comeback in South Carolina

South Carolina is facing a growing measles outbreak, with 114 confirmed cases as of December 10. Most of these cases are in the upstate region, and nearly all of them are in unvaccinated people. The state's health officials have put 254 people in quarantine, including 16 in isolation. The outbreak

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Dec 12 2025HEALTH

Measles Makes a Comeback: Why South Carolina is Struggling

South Carolina is facing a tough situation with measles. Over 110 people have gotten sick, and more than 250 others are stuck in quarantine because they might have been exposed. This is part of a bigger problem happening across the country. The outbreak started in October and is mostly in Spartanbu

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Dec 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

South Park's Festive Finale: A Mix of Chaos and Reflection

South Park's latest festive special didn't shy away from controversy. It wrapped up a season filled with heated debates and record-breaking ratings. The show's creators, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, are known for their last-minute writing process. This time, they surprised fans by avoiding a big, exp

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