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Odesa Under Fire: A City in the Crosshairs

December 20, 2025

In the dead of night, Odesa faced another brutal attack. Russia's relentless strikes on this Black Sea port city have left a grim toll. Eight lives were lost, and 27 more were hurt. The latest assault targeted a port facility in Pivdenne. A bus full of people was caught in the crossfire, adding to t

entertainment

Mega Millions: Big Prize, Bigger Odds

December 20, 2025

The Mega Millions lottery didn't have a winner on Friday, Dec. 19. The numbers drawn were 1, 11, 27, 39, 59, and the Mega Ball was 18. The jackpot was a whopping $90 million, but no one matched all the numbers. The next drawing is set for Tuesday, Dec. 23, with an even bigger prize of $100 million.

science

The Ursids: A Hidden Gem in the Night Sky

December 20, 2025

The Ursid meteor shower, often overlooked, is set to light up the night sky. It will reach its peak between Sunday night and early Monday morning. Sky-watchers might see five to ten meteors per hour during this time. This event happens around the winter solstice, the longest night of the year. The t

weather

Holiday Travel: Weather Woes Across the Nation

December 20, 2025

Holiday travel this Friday might be a bit of a hassle due to wild weather across the country. The Northeast is bracing for strong winds and heavy rain, while the West is dealing with fire risks and storms. In the Northeast, a massive storm is moving east, bringing strong winds and rain. Areas from

crime

Sudan's Forgotten Crisis: The Human Cost of Darfur's Fall

December 20, 2025

The recent takeover of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has intensified the ongoing civil war in Sudan. This conflict, raging for nearly three years, has reached a grim turning point with the RSF gaining near-total control of the region. The RSF's brutal act

finance

A Massive Lottery Prize is Up for Grabs This Weekend

December 20, 2025

The Powerball jackpot has reached an incredible $1. 5 billion, making it the fifth largest in the game's history. This massive prize comes after Wednesday's drawing, where no one hit the big one. The North Carolina Education Lottery reported this huge sum, which is also the seventh largest lottery j

sports

Kentucky and St. John's: A Clash of Fallen Rankings

December 20, 2025

Kentucky and St. John's are not having the best of times. Both teams started the season with high hopes, but things did not go as planned. Kentucky, once ranked ninth, is now unranked. St. John's, which began at number five, has dropped to number 22. This Saturday, they will face each other in the C

sports

A Clash of Titans: North Carolina and Ohio State Set to Battle

December 20, 2025

North Carolina and Ohio State are set to face off in an exciting basketball showdown on Saturday. The Tar Heels, ranked 13th, have been on a hot streak, winning four straight games. Their latest victory was against East Tennessee State, where they dominated with a 77-58 win. Henri Veesaar was a stan

weather

Sudden Snow Chaos: What Went Down in Pennsylvania?

December 20, 2025

Pennsylvania faced a sudden snow squall on Friday afternoon, causing chaos for over 2 million people. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a warning at 2:45 p. m. ET, which was initially set to expire by 3:15 p. m. However, the warning was extended until 4 p. m. due to the worsening conditions.

business

California's Population: A Slow but Steady Comeback

December 20, 2025

California is seeing a small but steady rise in population for the third year in a row. The increase is tiny, just 0. 05%, but it's a step forward after the big drop during the pandemic. People are still leaving the state, though. More Californians moved out than moved in from other states. The onl