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Dec 24 2025POLITICS

A Call for Respect in Encinitas City Council

Encinitas City Council is facing a tough time. There's a lot of anger and disrespect happening. It's not a new problem, but it's getting worse. Back in 2006, things were just as bad. A council member at the time, Teresa Arballo Barth, worked hard to change that. She made an effort to treat everyone

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Dec 24 2025POLITICS

Diplomatic Tensions: Iran and US at Odds Over Nuclear Deal

Iran and the US are still talking, but they are far apart on the nuclear deal. The US wants Iran to stop enriching uranium. Iran says it has the right to do so under the 2015 nuclear deal. The US pulled out of this deal in 2018. At a recent UN meeting, Iran's ambassador said his country is ready fo

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Dec 24 2025BUSINESS

Job Shifts: What's in Store for 2026?

In 2025, the job market was a mixed bag. Early in the year, job cuts were few, but things took a turn in the last few months. Big companies started letting go of many workers, leading to some of the highest job losses seen in years. Looking ahead to 2026, opinions vary. Some think things might bala

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Dec 24 2025POLITICS

Nuclear Talks: US and Iran Clash at the UN

The United States and Iran recently had a heated discussion at the United Nations Security Council. The main topic was how to restart talks about Iran's nuclear program. The US said they are ready to talk directly with Iran, but only if Iran is willing to have serious discussions. The US also made i

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Dec 24 2025BUSINESS

New York's Big Apple Gets Bigger with PwC and MSG Team-Up

New York City just got a bit more exciting. PwC, a big name in business consulting, has teamed up with the MSG Family of Companies. This is not just any partnership. It is a multi-year deal that will change how fans experience sports and entertainment in the city. PwC will now be the official busin

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Dec 23 2025BUSINESS

Thunderbird and Blue Ant: A Big Business Move

Thunderbird Entertainment Group Inc. is making a significant move. They've sent out important documents to their shareholders. These documents are for a special meeting on January 12, 2026. At this meeting, shareholders will vote on a plan. This plan involves Blue Ant Media Corporation taking over T

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Dec 23 2025FINANCE

Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. Gives Extra Cash to Shareholders

Palmer Square Capital BDC Inc. has some good news for its investors. They just announced an extra dividend for the last part of 2025. This is on top of the regular dividend they already pay. The extra cash is $0. 07 per share. People who own shares by December 29, 2025, will get this bonus on Januar

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Dec 23 2025FINANCE

A Surprise Bonus for Investors: What's Behind It?

Investors in Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. got a nice surprise recently. The company's board decided to give out an extra $0. 15 for each share. This bonus payday is set for January 26, 2026, but only for those who own shares by December 31, 2025. So, why the extra cash? The company made mor

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Dec 23 2025SPORTS

A Beloved Green Bay Hangout Says Goodbye

A familiar face in Green Bay is about to disappear. Burkel's Sports Bar and Grill, a popular spot for sports fans and food lovers, is closing its doors. The owner, Kevin Burkel, has decided to retire, and the business has been sold. The exact closing date isn't set, but it will happen after the Gree

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Dec 23 2025HEALTH

How Food Choices Affect Brain Power in Older Adults

The way people eat might be changing their brain power as they age. Scientists looked at what older adults in the U. S. eat and how it affects their memory and thinking skills. They found that eating lots of processed foods with added nutrients, instead of whole, natural foods, might make it harder

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