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Heavy Snow Expected: Stay Safe and Informed

December 26, 2025

A big winter storm is heading to New York City and nearby areas. It will bring a lot of snow from Friday evening to Saturday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning. This means people should be ready for tough travel conditions. The storm will start in the afternoon

weather

Winter Storm Alert: Pennsylvania Braces for Holiday Travel Chaos

December 26, 2025

A winter storm is heading towards Pennsylvania, just in time for one of the busiest travel days of the holiday season. PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission are taking action to keep roads safe. They are planning to limit certain vehicles on major highways and interstates. Drivers are be

sports

Guess What's Next in Sports: Bold Predictions for 2026

December 26, 2025

Sports aren't always as predictable as they seem. Sure, favorites often win, but surprises happen too. Let's dive into some bold predictions for 2026, keeping in mind that anything can happen. College football's playoff bracket might stay at 12 teams, but it's likely to grow. The expansion from fou

politics

States Fight Back Against Limits on Gender Care for Youth

December 26, 2025

A group of states is pushing back against a recent move by the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that could make it harder for young people to get gender-affirming care. Maine is one of 19 states and the District of Columbia that filed a lawsuit on Tuesday. They are challenging a d

sports

Knicks Star and Girlfriend Celebrate Love and Victory

December 26, 2025

Karl-Anthony Towns had a Christmas to remember. The New York Knicks player not only helped his team secure a thrilling 126-124 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers but also shared some personal news. Towns and his longtime girlfriend, Jordyn Woods, announced their engagement on Instagram. The post fe

crime

A Tragic Descent on Kilimanjaro

December 26, 2025

A helicopter carrying five people, including tourists and a pilot, crashed on Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. The incident happened late Wednesday afternoon near Barafu Camp, a spot on the mountain's southeastern base. Those on board included a Tanzanian tour guide, a doctor, a Zimbabwean pi

entertainment

A Heartfelt Goodbye to a Beloved Friend

December 26, 2025

A well-known filmmaker recently shared his deep sorrow over the loss of his close friends, Rob and Michele Reiner. The couple, aged 78 and 70, were tragically found dead in their Brentwood home on December 14th, with their 32-year-old son, Nick Reiner, now facing two murder charges. The filmmaker f

weather

New York City Faces Winter Storm Challenges

December 26, 2025

New York City is about to experience a significant snowfall, the largest in over three years. This storm is expected to bring between 5 to 7 inches of snow across the broader metropolitan area, including parts of southern Connecticut, North Jersey, and southeast New York. The National Weather Servic

weather

Winter Storm Alert: Midwest and Northeast Brace for Snow and Ice

December 25, 2025

A big winter storm is heading towards the Midwest and Northeast. It will bring snow and ice to these areas. The storm will start in the upper Midwest on Thursday. Then, it will move to the lower Northeast on Friday. By Saturday morning, it will be over. Freezing rain is expected in northern Minneap

politics

Christmas Morning Chaos: Ukraine and Russia's Drone War Escalates

December 25, 2025

In a night of relentless attacks, Ukraine and Russia hurled drones at each other, turning Christmas morning into a grim scene. Russia sent 131 drones Ukraine's way, but not all made it through. Ukraine's air force managed to take down or disable 106 of them. Still, 22 drones hit 15 different spots,