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records

A Teacher's Unwavering Commitment: 60+ Years in the Same School

December 21, 2025

In a small town called Westmoreland, Tennessee, a teacher named Glenda Akin has made history. She has been teaching at the same high school for over 60 years! This is not just a long time; it is a Guinness World Record. Akin has spent more than six decades shaping young minds and contributing to her

technology

Google's Health Connect: Your Phone's New Health Buddy

December 15, 2025

Google is making big moves to turn Health Connect into a super tool for health tracking on Android. It's not just about counting steps anymore. Recent updates show that Google is working on adding features like tracking alcohol consumption and a wide range of medical symptoms. This service started

education

Celebrities Teaching at University of Michigan: What They Earn

December 14, 2025

The University of Michigan has a star-studded faculty, with celebrities from various fields sharing their expertise. Their salaries, however, tell a different story. First, there's John Cameron Mitchell, known for directing and starring in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch. " He joined the university as a

weather

Aroostook's Early Snowfall: A Boost for Winter Economy

December 12, 2025

Aroostook County just got its earliest big snowfall in three years. It started late Wednesday afternoon and kept going into Thursday morning. Some places got more than 8 inches of snow. Snowstorms are usual in northern Maine, but big snowfall before December holidays has been rare lately. Some peop

business

Stock Market Soars Despite AI Concerns

December 12, 2025

Wall Street is on the brink of achieving new highs, despite some setbacks. The S&P 500 is inching closer to its record high set in October, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average has surged by 664 points, or 1. 4%. However, the Nasdaq composite has taken a slight dip of 0. 2%, largely due to worries

weather

Unusual Warmth in the Northwest: Records Broken in Lewiston and Pullman

December 11, 2025

The Northwest is seeing some strange weather. On Wednesday, Lewiston reached a surprisingly warm 65 degrees. This broke the old record for that date, which was 62 degrees set way back in 1968. Pullman also saw a record high of 59 degrees, beating the previous record of 57 degrees from 1939. Even Gra

crime

How Technology Can Help Track Domestic Violence Better

December 10, 2025

In the UK, domestic violence and abuse (DVA) is a big problem. It's not just a safety issue but also a public health concern. The problem is made worse because the police often record information poorly. When key details are missing or wrong, it's hard for the police, hospitals, and other groups to

crime

Unlocking Secrets: New Documents from Maxwell and Epstein Cases to Go Public

December 9, 2025

A federal judge has given the green light for the Justice Department to release a trove of investigative documents from the sex trafficking cases involving Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. This decision comes after a request made in November, aiming to unseal grand jury transcripts and exhibit

finance

Pennsylvania Tax Board Makes Partial Decision on Sales Tax Case

December 6, 2025

A recent ruling by the Pennsylvania Board of Finance and Revenue (BFR) has left a taxpayer with mixed results. The company, which deals in buying, selling, and repairing electronic products, had asked for a reduction in a sales tax assessment that covered the period from January 31, 2017, to Decembe

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