VIVIAN VAN DE PERRE

Nov 26 2025CRIME

Westminster's Recent Mental Health Emergencies: A Closer Look

Westminster saw two serious mental health situations on Monday. Both times, people in crisis had weapons. This led to road closures for safety. The first event happened early in the morning. Route 482 was shut down near Old Manchester Road. Police were dealing with a person in distress. The second incident occurred in the afternoon. It was near the 1200 block of Arn...

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Nov 26 2025HEALTH

Healthcare Hurdles: Norfolk Families Face Tough Choices

In Norfolk, a tough situation is unfolding. Many families, like Kathleen Winters' family, are feeling the pinch. They earn a decent income, around $100, 000 a year. But they might have to pay a lot more for health insurance soon. This is because some help from the government, called tax credits, is ending. Without this help, their monthly insurance cost could go up b...

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Nov 26 2025SPORTS

Bears Cornerbacks Set for Big Game Return

The Chicago Bears are buzzing with good news ahead of their Black Friday clash with the Philadelphia Eagles. Both star cornerbacks, Jaylon Johnson and Kyler Gordon, have been practicing fully, hinting they might suit up together for the first time this season. Jaylon Johnson, a standout player with two Pro Bowl appearances, has been sidelined since Week 2 due to a c...

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Nov 26 2025BUSINESS

A Shake-Up in the C-Suite: Keurig Dr Pepper Welcomes New Finance Chief

Keurig Dr Pepper has a new top finance executive. Anthony DiSilvestro is stepping in as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He's coming from Mattel, where he was the CFO for five years. DiSilvestro will be based in Burlington and will report to CEO Tim Cofer. This change comes at an interesting time for Keurig Dr Pepper. The company is planning to buy JDE Peet’s,...

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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

A New Chapter for Washington, D. C.

Washington, D. C. , is about to see a big change. Mayor Muriel Bowser has decided not to run for another term. This is a huge deal because it's been a while since the city has had a mayoral race without an incumbent. Bowser has been in office since 2015. Before that, she spent over ten years in local government, including time on the city council. She's had her shar...

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Nov 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Google is Winning the AI Race

Google is making waves in the AI world. It's not just about a recent win in court. The company is leading the pack, and it's doing so in a smart way. One big reason is Gemini, Google's chatbot. More people are using it, especially since Google added new tools for making pictures. This has helped Google's stock price go up. Google also makes its own computer chips, ...

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Nov 26 2025BUSINESS

U. S. Air Force Expands Fleet with New Boeing Tankers

The U. S. Air Force has just signed a big deal with Boeing. They are buying 15 more KC-46A Pegasus aerial refueling tankers. This contract is worth $2. 47 billion. This is not the first time they have done this. Last year, they bought 15 similar tankers for $2. 38 billion. So, they are clearly happy with this model. But the KC-46A has had its share of problems. In ...

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Nov 26 2025TECHNOLOGY

Making AI Tricks Work Better: A New Way to Fool Machines

AI systems are often tricked by sneaky inputs called adversarial examples. These inputs are tweaked just enough to confuse AI models, but not enough for humans to notice. The tricky part is making these examples work well on different AI systems without being too obvious. A new method called Diff-AdaNAG tries to solve this problem. It uses a technique called Nestero...

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Nov 26 2025LIFESTYLE

The Changing Face of Thanksgiving Shopping

Thanksgiving has always been about family, food, and gratitude. But in recent years, it's also become a day of intense shopping. People wait in long lines, hoping to snag the best deals. This trend has changed the way many people spend their holiday. Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, used to be the big shopping day. But now, sales start on Thanksgiving night...

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Nov 26 2025SPORTS

Game Day Insights: South Carolina vs. Clemson

The upcoming matchup between South Carolina and Clemson has everyone talking, and there's a lot to unpack. Fans are eager to see how these two teams will face off on Saturday. To get the lowdown, Palmetto Sports Daily has been breaking it all down. This isn't just any game; it's a rivalry that has fans on the edge of their seats. The crew at Palmetto Sports Daily ha...

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