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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Miami's Mayoral Race: A Shift in Political Winds?

Miami is buzzing with political energy as a mayoral election approaches. It's been a while since a Democrat held the mayor's office there. We're talking about nearly three decades! This time around, the Democrats are feeling pretty good about their chances. The election is technically nonpartisan,

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Dec 09 2025HEALTH

Glucose Test Results: A Clue to Future Diabetes Risk?

A recent study dug into the link between glucose levels during pregnancy and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes later in life. Researchers looked at women who had normal glucose challenge test results during pregnancy. These tests are usually done to check for gestational diabetes. The findings

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Dec 09 2025BUSINESS

Job Market: What's Happening in the U. S. ?

The U. S. job market is in a bit of a funk. In October, there were about 7. 7 million job openings. That's not a huge change from September, but it's a far cry from the peak of 12. 1 million openings in March 2022. Back then, the economy was bouncing back from COVID-19 lockdowns. Layoffs are up, to

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Dec 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Sheinelle Jones Joins Jenna Bush Hager on TODAY's Fourth Hour

Sheinelle Jones is stepping into a new role on TODAY. She will be co-hosting the fourth hour with Jenna Bush Hager. This is a big deal because it's the first permanent co-host since Hoda Kotb left. Sheinelle is no stranger to TODAY. She has been a part of the show for over 11 years. She has done ev

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Dec 09 2025CELEBRITIES

A Bright Light Dimmed: Remembering Chad Spodick

Chad Spodick, a familiar face from the reality TV show "Finding Prince Charming, " passed away last December at the age of 42. His family recently shared this heartbreaking news, describing his death as sudden and devastating. They set up a GoFundMe page to help cover funeral costs and other unexpec

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Dec 09 2025CRIME

Jakarta Office Fire: A Tragic Lesson in Safety

A devastating fire tore through a seven-story office building in central Jakarta on a busy Tuesday afternoon. The blaze, which started around lunchtime, quickly spread, trapping workers and sending thick, black smoke into the sky. The building, home to a drone company, was engulfed in flames within

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Dec 09 2025HEALTH

Ohio School's Bird Mystery: A Lesson in Responsibility

In Clermont County, Ohio, a peculiar situation unfolded at St. Bernadette’s School. After the Thanksgiving break, staff and students returned to find 72 dead vultures scattered around the campus. This wasn't just an unusual sight; it was a potential health concern. The school reached out for help, b

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Dec 09 2025POLITICS

Trouble in Benin: Soldiers Attempt to Take Over

In Benin, a group of soldiers tried to take control of the country over the weekend. The government says some people died, but they won't say how many. The leader of this attempt, Lieutenant Colonel Pascal Tigri, is still missing. The soldiers who tried to take over wanted to remove the president a

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Dec 09 2025TECHNOLOGY

Smart Tech Predicts Fire Risks in Cities

In a big city, fires can spread quickly. This is a big problem for firefighters. They need to know where to go fast. A new tool might help. It uses math and data to guess where fires will get worse. The tool looks at many things. It checks the age of buildings. It notes the time of day and day of t

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Dec 09 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Hollywood's New and Old Stars Share Their Journeys

Jacob Elordi and Gwyneth Paltrow, two actors at different stages of their careers, recently had a chat about their experiences in Hollywood. Elordi, who has quickly become a fan favorite, talked about his role as the creature in Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein. " He shared how he drew inspiration

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