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Boulder's Vote for a Stronger Tomorrow

December 9, 2025

Boulder's recent vote to keep a special sales tax going forever is a big deal. This tax helps pay for important stuff like roads, parks, and safety. It's not just about fixing potholes or building new trails. It's about making sure Boulder stays a great place to live for years to come. People had t

weather

Florida's Unexpected Chill: What's Behind the Sudden Cold Snap?

December 9, 2025

Florida, known for its warm weather, has been experiencing unusually cold temperatures. This sudden change is due to a polar vortex, a large area of low pressure and cold air around the Earth's poles, which has expanded and sent frigid air southward. The cold front has brought temperatures down sign

education

Big Changes Coming to Ridge Schools: $8 Million for Fields, Tracks, and Roofs

December 9, 2025

The Bernards Township School District is making some big moves. They're spending around $8 million to fix up their schools. This money will go to improving the Varsity Field, resurfacing the Ridge track, and replacing roofs at two schools. First up, the Varsity Field at Ridge High School is getting

politics

Unusual News Bites: From Cold Cases to Christmas Bugs

December 9, 2025

Maine is trying a new trick to solve old crimes. They made a deck of cards with 52 unsolved cases. Each card has details about a different mystery. The idea is to give these cards to prisoners. Maybe someone knows something that can help solve these cases. Maine has a lot of unsolved crimes, like 69

politics

Ukraine's Fight for Peace Amidst Russian Strikes

December 6, 2025

Ukraine is in the middle of a tough situation. On one hand, they are trying to talk peace with Russia. On the other hand, Russia is launching big attacks with missiles and drones. This happened just as U. S. and Ukrainian officials were meeting for a third day to discuss ending the war that has been

finance

Taxpayer Wins Partial Victory in Pennsylvania Tax Refund Case

December 6, 2025

A Pennsylvania company got some good news recently. The Board of Finance and Revenue (BFR) said they could get part of their money back from taxes they paid. This was for the time between the end of 2021 and the start of 2024. The company makes parts that help join pipes together. They asked for a

politics

A New Architect Joins White House Ballroom Project

December 5, 2025

A fresh face is joining the team working on the White House ballroom. Shalom Baranes Associates, a well-known architecture firm based in Washington, D. C. , has been brought on board. This move comes as the project shifts into a new phase, requiring different expertise. The current architect, James

politics

Immigration Arrests: Who's Really Getting Caught?

December 5, 2025

In recent times, immigration enforcement has been ramped up in major cities. The goal? To catch immigrants with criminal records. But the results are surprising. More than half of those arrested in these high-profile operations had no criminal history at all. That's compared to about a third nationw

politics

A New Designer for the White House Ballroom

December 5, 2025

President Donald Trump has made a change in the team working on the White House ballroom project. A small design firm that was originally chosen for the job is no longer involved. This decision comes after some disagreements about the project's scale and the firm's ability to handle such a big task.

environment

Life After the Storm: Sri Lanka's Struggle to Rebuild

December 5, 2025

In the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, the picturesque village of Kithulbadde in central Sri Lanka is grappling with a harsh reality. The cyclone, which claimed 479 lives and affected 1. 2 million people, has left deep scars on the landscape and the hearts of its residents. The government reports that