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Dec 11 2025LIFESTYLE

Local Kids and Pros Shine in Art and Real Estate Awards

Young artists in Osceola County have a reason to celebrate. Their creative work is now featured in the 2026 Calendar of Energy Conservation. This calendar is more than just a way to keep track of dates. It's a colorful reminder to save energy and protect the environment. The contest received a whopp

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Dec 11 2025HEALTH

Healthcare Costs and Political Battles: What's Happening in Washington?

In Washington, healthcare is a hot topic, but not for the reasons you might think. A recent House hearing on how technology can help lower healthcare costs quickly turned into a political showdown. Republicans blamed Democrats for rising costs, while Democrats pointed to other factors. Meanwhile, th

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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

Slovakia's President Stands Up for Whistleblowers Against Government Plans

In a bold move, Slovakia's President Peter Pellegrini recently blocked a new law that would have weakened protections for whistleblowers. This law, supported by Prime Minister Robert Fico's government, aimed to replace the current Whistleblower Protection Office (UOO) with a new agency under differe

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Dec 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Awards Keep Piling Up for Big Screen Entertainment Group

Big Screen Entertainment Group (OTC: BSEG) is on a roll, with its creative team raking in accolades left and right. For the past eight years, Hollywood International Filmmaker magazine, a publication under BSEG's wing, has been a regular at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards. This y

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Dec 11 2025POLITICS

Health Care Showdown: Senate Votes, but Will Anything Change?

The Senate is set to vote on two health care bills, but don't expect a breakthrough. One bill aims to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, while the other proposes replacing them with health savings accounts. Both are likely to fail, leaving millions of Americans facing higher health insura

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Dec 11 2025ENVIRONMENT

Beaufort's Bold Move to Protect Nature from Balloons

Beaufort has made a big step to protect the environment. They have banned the release of helium and other gas-filled balloons. This is the first time a city in the state has done this. The city council voted for this change at their meeting on December 9th. Before this, the city already had a rule a

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Dec 11 2025SCIENCE

Guessing the Future and the Past: How Our Brains Handle Predictions

Our brains are always trying to guess what will happen next. This is called forward prediction. It helps us learn and understand the world around us. We use past and current experiences to make these guesses. When what we expect doesn't match what actually happens, we adjust our predictions. This he

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Dec 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

A Small Business Shines in the Cloud Computing World

In a big deal for a small company, Four Points Technology just won a major award. This company, run by a disabled veteran, got the 2025 AWS Partner Award. It's a big honor for helping government agencies use cloud computing better. The award was given at a big tech event called AWS re:Invent. This

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Dec 11 2025CRIME

The Rise of the Deadpool Killer: A Dark Tale of Crime and Infamy

In early 2026, Paramount+ will air a docuseries that dives into the chilling case of Wade Wilson, a man who became infamous as the "Deadpool Killer. " This series, titled "Handsome Devil: Charming Killer, " will explore the crimes that led to Wilson's conviction and the strange fame he gained from h

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Dec 11 2025LIFESTYLE

Why Your Christmas Cactus Isn't Blooming

Gardeners often face the puzzle of why their Christmas cactus isn't blooming. This plant, bought in full bloom last year, now sits in a dining room window, looking healthy but flowerless. The issue might be the lack of cool nights and long darkness it needs to trigger blooms. Indoor lights and warm

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