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Dec 27 2025WEATHER

Stormy Nights Leave North Bay Reeling: Power Outages and Downed Trees

The North Bay faced another rough night as a powerful storm system continued to wreak havoc. This was the third night of heavy rain and strong winds, which caused more trees to fall and left many without electricity. The storm was part of a weather pattern known as an atmospheric river, which brings

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Dec 27 2025WEATHER

Columbia's Christmas Heatwave: A Look Back and Forward

In 2025, Columbia, South Carolina, experienced a Christmas Day that felt more like summer than winter. The temperature soared to 79 degrees, tying a record that had stood since 1955. This heatwave was not just a one-day event; it was part of a trend. The National Weather Service predicted that the w

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Dec 27 2025CRIME

Jeju Air Crash: A Year of Waiting for Answers

A year has passed since the tragic Jeju Air crash, but the families of the victims are still searching for answers. The investigation is behind schedule, and the families are growing frustrated. The crash happened on December 29, 2024, when a Boeing 737-800 made an emergency landing at Muan airport.

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Dec 27 2025EDUCATION

Student Loan Woes: Over 300, 000 Left in Limbo

Student loan borrowers are facing a tough time. In August, the Education Department turned down over 300, 000 requests for new repayment plans. This leaves many stuck with higher monthly payments or growing interest. It's a big issue because over 42 million Americans have student loans, totaling mor

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Dec 27 2025ENVIRONMENT

Brunswick's Toxic Legacy: Who's Left Out of the Conversation?

Brunswick Landing has a long history with toxic chemicals. The recent 2024 AFFF firefighting foam spill brought attention to the PFAS "forever chemicals" issue. But these chemicals have been a problem for decades. They contaminated soil, water, and buildings long before the spill. Many people are u

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Dec 27 2025CRYPTO

Crypto Heist: Trust Wallet Users Lose Millions

Trust Wallet, a popular digital wallet for cryptocurrency, recently faced a significant security breach. Hackers exploited a vulnerability in version 2. 68 of their Chrome extension, resulting in a substantial loss of $7 million in cryptocurrency. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges in s

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Dec 27 2025FINANCE

Investing in Crypto's Backbone: New ETFs Focus on Infrastructure

Amplify ETFs has introduced two new funds that let investors bet on the companies powering blockchain technology, rather than the cryptocurrencies themselves. The Amplify Stablecoin Technology ETF (STBQ) and Amplify Tokenization Technology ETF (TKNQ) began trading recently. These funds invest in com

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Dec 27 2025SPORTS

Bet Smart with Kalshi: Grab a $10 Bonus for Sports Predictions

Kalshi is a platform where people can bet on outcomes of sports events and more. It's like a marketplace for predictions. Users can bet on who will win games, how many points will be scored, and even individual player performances. To get started, new users can use a promo code to get a $10 bonus.

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Dec 27 2025ENTERTAINMENT

A Different Path for Marty Supreme: The Unseen Future

Timothée Chalamet and Josh Safdie, the minds behind Marty Supreme, shared an intriguing detail about the movie. They had planned an alternate ending that would have shown Marty Mauser's life in the 1980s. This ending would have given fans a glimpse into the future of the ambitious ping pong hopeful

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Dec 26 2025POLITICS

Tensions Rise: Iran's Latest Seizure in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran's recent actions in the Strait of Hormuz have once again put the spotlight on the region's volatile situation. A foreign oil tanker was intercepted by Iranian forces, carrying a substantial amount of fuel suspected to be smuggled. This incident adds to the growing list of similar seizures by Ir

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