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Dec 31 2025POLITICS

Iowa Families Face Health Care Cost Hike: Who's to Blame?

In Iowa, a single mother's struggle to afford health care is becoming more difficult. Jenny Turner, a speech language pathologist, is facing a significant increase in her health insurance premiums. Starting in January, her monthly premium will jump from $191 to $342, a 79% increase. This hike is not

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Dec 31 2025CRIME

A Toddler and a Dog Left Behind in a Car Theft Gone Wrong

In a bizarre turn of events, a car thief in Los Angeles left behind a toddler and a dog after a failed attempt to steal a vehicle. This incident happened in Highland Park on a Sunday morning, around 10 a. m. The man tried to take a car from the 300 block of North Avenue 52 but fled on foot, leaving

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Dec 31 2025WEATHER

Michigan Braces for More Snow and Ice

Michigan is in for a rough ride with winter weather. The National Weather Service has put out warnings and advisories, even though the big storm is moving away. Snow showers are expected to ease up later in the morning but will pick up again in the afternoon and continue into Wednesday. Parts of nor

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Dec 31 2025WEATHER

Michigan's Chilly New Year's Surprise: What to Expect

Michigan is gearing up for a frosty start to the new year. The state has been experiencing colder than usual temperatures all week. But the coldest day is yet to come. That's right, New Year's Day will be the coldest day of the week. So, if you're planning to celebrate, bundle up! The Upper Peninsu

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Dec 31 2025WEATHER

New Year, New Snow: What to Expect in Massachusetts

The new year might just bring a white blanket to Massachusetts. Starting on New Year's Eve, light snow is expected to cover the state. The weather folks are pretty sure about this, saying there's a good chance of snow overnight on Wednesday and into Thursday morning. The areas that will see the mos

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Dec 31 2025SCIENCE

Drought's Impact on Rubber Trees: A Closer Look

Rubber trees, the main source of natural rubber, face tough times when water is scarce. Scientists decided to see how these trees handle drought. They looked at how the trees react physically and how their genes behave under different water conditions. First, they compared trees that got plenty of

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Dec 31 2025SCIENCE

Breaking New Ground in Bone Cancer Research: A Look at the Latest Discoveries

The 2024 Cancer and Bone Society (CABS) meeting, held at the University of Sheffield, brought together experts to discuss the latest in bone cancer research. This event, which also included the Bone Research Society, focused on how cancer affects bones and how new treatments are being developed. On

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Dec 30 2025ENVIRONMENT

Earth's Heat Check: 2025 Breaks Records

2025 was a scorcher, and not in a good way. It was one of the hottest years ever, and for the first time, the average temperature over three years crossed the 1. 5°C threshold set in the 2015 Paris Agreement. This means the Earth is getting warmer, and fast. The heat didn't let up, even with La Niñ

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Dec 30 2025WEATHER

New Year's Eve in Arizona: Rainy Start to 2026

Arizona is gearing up for a wet welcome to the new year. The weather forecast predicts rain for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day, so if you're planning to celebrate outdoors, you might want to pack an umbrella and a jacket. The weather system moving into Arizona will bring moisture, increasing the

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Dec 30 2025WEATHER

Staten Island Braces for Windy Tuesday

Staten Island is in for a windy Tuesday, with gusts that could hit 50 mph. The wind advisory is in place until 6 p. m. , so it's a good idea to tie down anything that might blow away. The morning is expected to be the windiest, but the gusts will ease up as the day goes on. The National Weather Ser

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