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Dec 03 2025ENVIRONMENT

India's Green Energy Challenge: Weather Woes and Tight Rules

India's renewable energy sector is facing a double whammy: unreliable weather forecasts and stricter regulations. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission has proposed tighter rules for wind and solar power producers. These rules aim to reduce the gap between the promised and actual power suppl

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Dec 03 2025HEALTH

Helping Hands: How UVA Health Spreads Holiday Cheer

UVA Health is giving back to the community this holiday season. They are donating $37, 500 to four nonprofits in Charlottesville, Culpeper, and Northern Virginia. This is to honor their over 18, 000 employees. The money will go to All Blessings Flow, the Culpeper Food Closet, Fauquier FISH, and Act

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Dec 03 2025HEALTH

Nursing's Fight for Fair Recognition: A Critical Look at the Department of Education's Proposal

In the heart of rural America, nurse practitioners often stand as the sole healthcare providers, bridging critical gaps in medical care. Their expertise, honed through rigorous education and experience, is vital in underserved communities. Yet, a recent proposal by the Department of Education threat

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Dec 02 2025BUSINESS

Big Win for Bally’s in NYC Casino Race – Trump Organization Scores $115M

Bally’s, a major player in the gambling world, just secured a big win in New York City. They’re one of three companies getting the green light to build a casino in the city. The New York Gaming Facility Location Board gave the thumbs up to Bally’s, along with two other groups. One of those is Steve

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

Hungary's Election Race Heats Up as Orban's Spending Pays Off

In Hungary, the political scene is buzzing as Prime Minister Viktor Orban's party, Fidesz, is closing in on the opposition. A recent survey shows that Orban's party is gaining ground, thanks to some smart spending moves ahead of next year's election. The poll, done by the 21 Research Centre, found t

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Dec 02 2025POLITICS

America's Building Crisis: Can We Fix It?

America has a big problem: it needs to build more stuff. Not just any stuff, but important things like energy solutions, better transport, and more homes. This isn't a new issue, but it's getting urgent. A recent project is looking into how to fix this. The project is all about finding ways to make

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Dec 02 2025BUSINESS

Queens to Get a Casino: What It Means for the Area

Steve Cohen, the owner of the New York Mets, is leading a group that has won approval to build a casino in Queens. This is big news because it's one of the first casinos to be built within New York City limits. The plan is to spend $8 billion on a casino, hotel, and concert venue near Citi Field. T

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Dec 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

New York Celebrates Film Excellence at Gotham Awards

The Gotham Awards, a big deal in the film world, are happening in New York City. This event is the start of the awards season and is being streamed live on Variety’s YouTube channel. The ceremony is taking place at Cipriani Wall Street. This year, the spotlight is on Paul Thomas Anderson’s "One Bat

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Dec 02 2025FINANCE

Ross's Budget Challenge: Tax Increase or More Cuts?

Ross is facing a tricky budget situation for 2026. Even after making some cuts, they're still looking at an 8% property tax hike. This isn't great news for residents. The finance director, Dan Berty, recently shared the latest budget updates with the commissioners. They found some areas to trim, bu

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Dec 02 2025HEALTH

New Jersey Stands Firm on Hepatitis B Vaccine for Newborns

New Jersey's health department is sticking to its guns. They want all newborns to get the hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth. This decision comes as a federal panel, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , is thinking about changing the rules. Seven states, including New Jersey, have teamed up. Th

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