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Rainy Christmas Brings Relief and Risks to Southern California

December 26, 2025

Southern California saw a mix of relief and trouble during Christmas. Heavy rain finally eased up, but the ground is still soaked. This means flooding and mudslides could still happen, especially in areas burned by recent fires. The mayor of Los Angeles declared a state of emergency. A flood watch

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

politics

Honduras Chooses a New Leader Amidst Controversy

December 25, 2025

In a recent presidential election, Honduras made a significant political shift. Nasry Asfura, a conservative candidate, was declared the winner. This result is part of a broader trend in Latin America, where right-leaning politicians are gaining more influence. Asfura, who previously served as the

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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,

religion

Faith in 2025: A Year of Change and Challenges

December 25, 2025

The year 2025 has been a rollercoaster for faith and religion. It started with a significant loss and ended with a mix of hope and sorrow. The Catholic Church said goodbye to Pope Francis and welcomed Pope Leo XIV, its first U. S. pope. This change brought a fresh perspective, with a focus on love,

politics

Mogadishu Steps Toward Direct Democracy

December 25, 2025

Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, is making a big move. It's holding municipal elections. This is a first step towards something huge: direct national elections. The last time Somalia had direct national elections was way back in 1969. That's over 50 years ago! Since then, things have been different. A

education

New Faces and Fond Farewells at Manchester Schools

December 25, 2025

Manchester Local Schools are saying goodbye to two familiar faces and welcoming new ones. The school board recently swore in Krisi Gindlesperger to fill the seat left by Steve Rector. Rector stepped down to become the mayor of New Franklin. Gindlesperger will finish the remaining two years of Rector

crime

New Orleans Gets Extra Help to Fight Crime

December 25, 2025

New Orleans is about to get a boost in security. The Pentagon is sending 350 National Guard troops to the city. They will be there until the end of February. Their main goal? To help fight crime and keep people safe during big events like Mardi Gras. These troops will work with other federal agenci

weather

Southern California's Unexpected Christmas Deluge

December 24, 2025

Southern California faced an unexpected challenge this Christmas Eve. A powerful winter storm hit the region, causing flash floods and debris flows. This led to road closures and forced evacuations in parts of Los Angeles. The storm was part of a larger weather system that was expected to bring rec

politics

Fear Grows in Columbus as ICE Steps Up Actions

December 24, 2025

In Columbus, Ohio, people who became citizens are now carrying their passports everywhere. Shops and groups helping immigrants are delivering things to those too scared to leave their homes. Churches in these neighborhoods are nearly empty. Why? Because Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has