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Dec 26 2025POLITICS

Christmas Cheer Turned Political Fire: Trump's Holiday Posts

On Christmas Eve, former President Donald Trump was in a festive mood, chatting with kids about Santa's whereabouts. He seemed to enjoy the lighthearted moment, telling reporters, \"Nice, right? Could do this all day long. \" But the holiday spirit didn't last long. Later that day, Trump posted a m

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Dec 26 2025HEALTH

Walking Back to Health: How Body Chemicals Can Predict Stroke Recovery

Stroke recovery is a complex journey. It's not just about time and therapy. It turns out, certain chemicals in the body might give clues about how well someone can walk again after a stroke. Researchers looked into this by studying a group of stroke survivors. They focused on a specific chemical ca

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Dec 26 2025WEATHER

Rainy Christmas Brings Relief and Risks to Southern California

Southern California saw a mix of relief and trouble during Christmas. Heavy rain finally eased up, but the ground is still soaked. This means flooding and mudslides could still happen, especially in areas burned by recent fires. The mayor of Los Angeles declared a state of emergency. A flood watch

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Dec 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Table Tennis Coaches Behind Chalamet's Stunning Performance

In Pasadena, California, a pair of table tennis experts, Diego Schaaf and Wei Wang, have been quietly shaping Hollywood's ping pong scenes for decades. Their latest project? Transforming Timothée Chalamet into a convincing table tennis prodigy for the film "Marty Supreme. " Schaaf and Wang run Alph

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Dec 26 2025SPORTS

Christmas Clash: Cowboys and Commanders Battle It Out

The Cowboys and Commanders faced off in a festive showdown, with both teams bringing their A-game. The Cowboys started strong, scoring early and often, while the Commanders fought back with some impressive plays of their own. The Cowboys' offense was firing on all cylinders, with Dak Prescott leadi

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Dec 26 2025FINANCE

Mapping Banks: How Math Helps Regulators Understand the Financial World

Regulators have a tough job. They need to make sense of tons of data from banks. This data is detailed and comes in many forms. The goal is to see how banks are alike or different. They look at things like size, loans, and how banks make money. But there's a problem. Not all banks report the same d

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Dec 26 2025SPORTS

Christmas Football Showdown: What You Need to Know

Christmas Day isn't just about presents and turkey anymore. Football has snuck its way into the holiday fun. This year, three big games are happening. Let's break it down. First up, the Dallas Cowboys and Washington Commanders face off. This game kicks off at 1 p. m. ET. You can catch it on Netflix

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Dec 26 2025POLITICS

A Jazz Concert Calls Off Over Name Change

A long-standing jazz concert at the Kennedy Center was called off this year. The reason? The venue's name was changed to include Donald Trump's name. Chuck Redd, a jazz musician, has been hosting the yearly event since 2006. He decided to cancel it after seeing the name change on the website and the

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Dec 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Heartfelt Goodbye to a Beloved Friend

A well-known filmmaker recently shared his deep sorrow over the loss of his close friends, Rob and Michele Reiner. The couple, aged 78 and 70, were tragically found dead in their Brentwood home on December 14th, with their 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, now facing two murder charges. The filmmaker f

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Dec 26 2025WEATHER

New York City Faces Winter Storm Challenges

New York City is about to experience a significant snowfall, the largest in over three years. This storm is expected to bring between 5 to 7 inches of snow across the broader metropolitan area, including parts of southern Connecticut, North Jersey, and southeast New York. The National Weather Servic

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