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A Close Call in the Skies: JetBlue and US Air Force Aircraft Nearly Collide

December 15, 2025

A JetBlue flight from Curacao to New York had a close encounter with a US Air Force refueling plane near Venezuela. The JetBlue pilot had to stop climbing to avoid a collision. The military plane's transponder was off, making it hard to track. The US Southern Command is looking into what happened.

crime

Southern California's Close Call: Four Arrested in Bomb Plot

December 15, 2025

In a shocking turn of events, four individuals were taken into custody last week in Lucerne Valley, a small desert town east of Los Angeles. They are accused of planning a series of bombings across Southern California on New Year's Eve. The suspects are believed to be part of a splinter group called

crime

A Knife Incident at a Popular Music Spot in Japan

December 15, 2025

In Japan, a man was caught by police after two people were hurt in a knife attack at a popular entertainment spot. This place is known for hosting the famous female pop group, HKT48. The incident happened in Fukuoka, a city in southern Japan. The man, who is 30 years old, is accused of stabbing a 4

environment

Sumatra's Road to Recovery: What Lies Ahead?

December 15, 2025

Sumatra, Indonesia, is slowly picking up the pieces after devastating floods and landslides. The disaster, triggered by a powerful cyclone, has left over 1, 000 people dead. Many more are still missing. The storms also caused destruction in nearby countries, with around 200 lives lost in southern Th

education

School Days Shortened: A New Plan for Southern Boone County

December 15, 2025

Southern Boone County R-I School District is considering a big change. They might switch to a four-day school week. This could start in the 2026-27 school year. On the days they do go to school, classes would run longer. School would start at 7:50 a. m. and end at 3:25 p. m. from Tuesday to Friday.

weather

Winter's Chill Hits NYC: What to Know and How to Stay Safe

December 14, 2025

Winter has arrived in the Tri-State Area, bringing snow and freezing temperatures. The storm started on Saturday night and will last until Sunday afternoon. Weather experts have issued a weather alert for the area. A winter weather advisory is in effect for New Jersey, New York City, Long Island, t

weather

Winter's First Flurry: A Look at Snowfall Across the Tri-State Area

December 14, 2025

The Tri-State area got its first big snowfall of the season. It started late Saturday night and kept going into Sunday morning. The snow amounts varied a lot. Some places got just a little, while others got a lot more. In Central Park, they measured 1. 1 inches of snow. But up in Sparta, New Jersey

science

Uncovering the Black Death's Hidden Spark

December 14, 2025

The Black Death, a brutal plague that swept through Europe from 1346 to 1353, left behind a trail of devastation. It's estimated that it wiped out a huge chunk of the population. This wasn't the only time the plague struck. It has popped up in different places and times, like in India in the late 18

business

New Coffee Spot and Old Favorite Say Goodbye in Norge

December 14, 2025

A fresh coffee spot has popped up in Norge, taking over the old Anonymous Coffee space. Elite Coffee & Lounge, run by Jacob and Hayriye Tasci, opened its doors on November 26th. The couple, who moved from Turkey a few years back, are bringing their coffee expertise to the area. Jacob used to be a l

environment

Keeping Tabs on Snow: How New Tech is Helping Colorado Track Water

December 14, 2025

Colorado is stepping up its game when it comes to tracking snow and water. Two lawmakers, Rep. Jeff Hurd and Rep. Joe Neguse, have teamed up to push a bill through Congress. This bill aims to update how the U. S. monitors snowpack, which is crucial for predicting water supply. The bill, called the