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California's Holiday Deluge: A State Under Water

December 22, 2025

California is in for a wet holiday season, with heavy rain and flooding causing chaos across the state. The situation has already turned deadly, with one person losing their life in Redding due to the extreme weather. The city's mayor confirmed the tragic news, mentioning that emergency services are

environment

Wind Power Projects Face Unexpected Hurdles

December 22, 2025

In a surprising move, the Trump administration recently decided to put a hold on several major wind energy projects along the East Coast of the United States. This decision has caused quite a stir, especially for companies like Dominion Energy, which saw their stock drop by more than 5% after the an

weather

Northern California Faces Flooding After Heavy Rains

December 22, 2025

Northern California experienced severe flooding after heavy rains hit the region on Sunday. The downpour caused flash floods, leading to at least one fatality. Redding, a city with around 94, 000 residents, was one of the worst-hit areas. Shasta County saw up to six inches of rain, causing signific

lifestyle

Wellness Gifts: A New Holiday Trend

December 22, 2025

The holiday shopping scene is changing. People are now looking beyond traditional gifts like clothes and gadgets. Wellness products are becoming popular choices. Stores like Ulta Beauty and Target are giving these items more space. This trend started during the COVID-19 pandemic. People began focusi

crime

Moscow's Mystery: Another Russian General Falls Victim to Bomb Blast

December 22, 2025

In a quiet residential area of southern Moscow, a sudden explosion shattered the calm early Monday morning. A car bomb tore through a white Kia Sorento, claiming the life of Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov. This marked the third high-ranking military official to meet such a fate since last Decembe

business

Why Tiny Cars Are a Hard Sell in America

December 22, 2025

America's love affair with big vehicles is well-known. So, when President Trump recently mentioned the possibility of producing tiny kei cars in the U. S. , it sparked a mix of excitement and skepticism among enthusiasts. These small, affordable vehicles are a hit in Japan, but they face significant

celebrities

Barry Manilow Takes a Break: Cancer Diagnosis and Concert Rescheduling

December 22, 2025

Barry Manilow, the legendary singer behind classics like "Copacabana, " recently shared some news with his fans. He has been diagnosed with lung cancer. This came after a long battle with bronchitis. Doctors found a small cancerous spot on his lung during an MRI scan. The good news is that it was ca

environment

Japan's Big Move: Restarting the Biggest Nuclear Plant After Fukushima

December 22, 2025

Japan is taking a big step by restarting the world's largest nuclear power plant, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa. This plant, located about 136 miles northwest of Tokyo, was shut down after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami that caused the Fukushima disaster. Since then, Japan has been trying to reduce its depend

science

Asteroid Deflection: Unexpected Lessons from NASA's DART Mission

December 22, 2025

In 2022, NASA achieved a groundbreaking feat by crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid called Dimorphos. The goal was to see if they could change the asteroid's path. The mission, named DART, was a success in shifting the asteroid's orbit. However, new findings show that the impact had more complex

environment

Kids at Risk: Why US Pesticide Rules Need a Makeover

December 22, 2025

The U. S. has rules to keep pesticides safe, but they might not be doing enough to protect kids. These rules are based on how much a grown-up can handle, not a child. Kids are smaller and grow faster, so they might be more sensitive to these chemicals. Experts point out that kids can be exposed to