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Arizona's Air Quality Crisis: Why Clean Energy is the Answer

December 20, 2025

Arizona's air quality is in trouble. Harmful pollutants are making it hard for people to breathe. Heatwaves, wildfires, and smog are making life difficult. But there's a solution: clean energy. Most Arizonans want the state to switch to solar and wind power. They believe these are better than fossi

health

Firefighters' Gear: A Hidden Health Risk?

December 19, 2025

Firefighters put their lives on the line to protect others, but their protective gear might be putting their health at risk. Recent research has uncovered that some firefighter turnout gear contains chemicals linked to cancer and hormone problems. The study focused on brominated flame retardants, w

crime

A Professor's Life Cut Short in Peaceful Brookline

December 19, 2025

In the usually calm streets of Brookline, a shocking event has left the community in disbelief. A well-respected MIT professor, Nuno F. G. Loureiro, was tragically shot and killed in his home. The incident has stirred up a lot of emotions among neighbors who knew him. The professor's home, located

sports

Vermont's Winter Sports Stars Shine Bright

December 16, 2025

Vermont's winter sports season is heating up, and fans are getting a say in who gets the spotlight. From hockey to wrestling and basketball, athletes are making big moves and fans are voting for their favorites. This is the first time in the 2025-26 season that the public can vote for the top athlet

science

A Comet Packed With Life's Building Blocks

December 14, 2025

A comet named 3I/ATLAS is making waves in the science world. It's not your average space rock. This one is loaded with stuff that could help life begin. Scientists found it's full of menthol and hydrogen cyanide. These are key ingredients for life to start. NASA's Martin Cordiner and his team used

weather

When Water Takes Over: Families in Skagit County Face Flooding Challenges

December 12, 2025

In Skagit County, families are dealing with serious flooding along the Skagit River. The river reached a new high, but the flood wall in downtown Mount Vernon held strong. Now, the water is going down, but not fast enough for those who had to leave their homes. People from eastern communities along

entertainment

Actors Sydney Sweeney and Ethan Hawke Chat About Their Craft

December 11, 2025

Sydney Sweeney and Ethan Hawke recently had a heartfelt conversation about their acting careers. At 28, Sweeney is close in age to Hawke’s daughter, Maya, and the two actors shared a special bond during their talk. Sweeney stars in “Christy, ” a biopic about boxer Christy Martin, who faced abuse fr

environment

Germany's Green Fuel Plan: A Step Forward or Backward?

December 11, 2025

Germany's government has given the green light to a new biofuels law. This law allows the continued use of food and animal feed as ingredients in biofuels. The goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles by mixing biofuels with regular fuel. Biofuels like biodiesel and bioethanol are m

celebrities

A Dancer's Legacy: Criscilla Anderson's Journey

December 4, 2025

Criscilla Anderson, known for her work with Britney Spears and her role in the Netflix show "Country Ever After, " passed away at 45 due to colon cancer. Her friend Lindsey Villatoro shared the heartfelt news on Instagram, revealing Criscilla's final message to her loved ones. Criscilla's message w

entertainment

A-List Chats: Who's Talking to Who in Variety's New Season

December 4, 2025

Variety's Actors on Actors series is back with its 23rd season, and it's packed with some serious star power. This time, the show is moving to CNN, giving viewers more ways to catch these exclusive interviews. The season kicks off with a bang on December 5, featuring Ariana Grande and Adam Sandler.