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Dec 04 2025WEATHER

Queens Snow Removal: What You Need to Know for the Upcoming Winter

Queens is gearing up for a snowy weekend, with forecasts predicting 5-7 inches of snow. City officials recently shared their winter preparedness plans at a meeting in Borough President Donovan Richards' office. Antonio Whitaker, assistant director of the Bureau of Community Affairs at the NYC Depart

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Dec 04 2025WEATHER

Snowy Surprises: Central New York Braces for Winter's Wrath

Central New York is gearing up for another round of winter weather. A winter weather advisory is in place for several counties, including Onondaga, Madison, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis. The main culprit? Lake effect snow, which is expected to make its presence felt on Thursday. The National Weathe

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Political Parties and Priorities: A Closer Look

Politics in America often seems like a game where parties put their own interests first. Both Democrats and Republicans have been accused of this, and it's not hard to see why. The recent debate about party loyalty versus national interest has sparked some heated discussions. One letter from Novemb

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Press Freedom at Risk: Big News Outlets Fight Pentagon's New Rules

The New York Times has taken a stand against the Pentagon's new press policy. This policy, introduced last month, forces journalists to accept that they could be labeled security risks. If they do, they might lose their Pentagon press badges. The badges are important. They show that journalists have

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Dec 04 2025SCIENCE

Why We Believe the Unbelievable

Believing in the unbelievable is not new. People have always had ideas that seem strange to others. Think of conspiracy theories, pseudoscience, and supernatural beliefs. These ideas are everywhere. But why do people believe them? One big reason is experience. Experience plays a huge role in shapin

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Dec 04 2025TECHNOLOGY

Your Android Phone: A Hacker's Playground?

A sneaky new malware called Albiriox is out there, and it's giving hackers full control over Android phones. It's not just about stealing data; this malware lets attackers use your phone as if they were holding it. It first showed up in September 2025 and went public in October 2025. Experts think R

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Dec 04 2025ENVIRONMENT

Energy Reality Check: What's Really Happening with Our Power Needs?

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has finally decided to take a more realistic approach to energy predictions. They've introduced a new scenario called the Current Policies Scenario (CPS), which focuses on existing laws and regulations rather than making bold assumptions about future climate goa

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Dec 04 2025SCIENCE

Twins: Science, Stories, and the Bonds That Tie

Twins have always fascinated people. They share a unique bond, but sometimes, that bond comes with challenges. Take, for example, a set of fraternal twins where one has Turner syndrome and the other doesn't. This rare situation raises questions about how such differences affect their lives and their

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Honduras' Ex-President: Safety Concerns Keep Him Away

Juan Orlando Hernandez, the former leader of Honduras, won't be coming home right away. He's been in a U. S. prison for drug trafficking, but he got a pardon from Donald Trump. His wife, Ana Garcia, said he's staying away because it's not safe for him in Honduras. Hernandez was president from 2014

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Dec 04 2025HEALTH

Vaccines and Autism: What the Science Really Says

The CDC recently updated its webpage on autism and vaccines, suggesting a possible link between the two. This change has raised concerns, especially in places like San Diego, where vaccination rates are already dropping and preventable diseases are on the rise. The CDC's new wording is problematic b

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