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Holiday Road Trips Get a Price Break

December 24, 2025

Drivers across the U. S. are enjoying a pleasant surprise this holiday season: cheaper gas. December has turned out to be the most affordable month for fuel prices all year. The national average for unleaded gasoline has been below $3 since December 2, hitting a low of about $2. 85 per gallon. Price

politics

Hope in Yemen: Biggest Prisoner Swap Deal Yet

December 24, 2025

Yemen's civil war has been going on for a long time. It started in 2014 when the Houthis took over the capital. Things got worse in 2015 when a Saudi-led coalition got involved. Since then, the fighting has caused a lot of suffering. Recently, there's a bit of good news. The Houthis and the Saudi-b

sports

Jake Paul's Boxing Lessons: What He Learned from Anthony Joshua

December 24, 2025

Jake Paul recently stepped into the boxing ring against a much larger opponent, Anthony Joshua. The fight did not go as planned for Paul. He spent most of the early rounds trying to avoid Joshua's powerful punches. In the sixth round, Joshua landed a devastating right hand that broke Paul's jaw in t

sports

Steelers Coach Talks Metcalf's Fan Incident

December 24, 2025

Mike Tomlin, the coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, finally spoke about the situation involving his player, DK Metcalf, and a fan. After a game against the Detroit Lions, Metcalf had a heated exchange with a fan. The NFL later suspended Metcalf for two games. Tomlin said that Metcalf explained his a

health

Parkinson's Disease: A Growing Challenge Worldwide

December 24, 2025

Parkinson's disease is becoming a bigger problem around the world. A recent study looked at how much of a burden this disease is on people's health. It also checked out what's causing it and how healthcare systems are dealing with it. The study found that Parkinson's disease is affecting more peopl

education

Paychecks at Risk: Student Loan Defaults Loom Large

December 24, 2025

The U. S. Department of Education has confirmed that wage garnishments are on the horizon for millions of student loan borrowers who are seriously behind on their payments. This development is part of a broader overhaul of the student loan system, which affects over 40 million Americans and amounts

religion

Pope Leo's Disappointment: A Clash Over Life and Choice

December 24, 2025

Pope Leo recently expressed his displeasure with Illinois Governor JB Pritzker over a new law. This law allows certain adults with terminal illnesses to choose to end their lives with medical assistance. The pope, who is originally from Chicago, made his feelings known during a casual conversation w

education

Student Loan Debt: A New Wave of Wage Garnishments on the Horizon

December 24, 2025

The U. S. Department of Education has revealed plans to resume wage garnishment for up to 5 million student loan borrowers who have fallen behind on their payments. This move comes as a significant shift from the temporary relief provided during the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting the week of January 7

lifestyle

Sisterly Struggles: Navigating Family and Property

December 24, 2025

A woman finds herself in a tough spot. She shares a property with her sister, Blanche, who has been living there rent-free. The sister wants to sell the place and move away with her fiancé. But Blanche is not cooperative. She has a history of being controlling and manipulative. The situation has cau

crime

Dallas' Crime and Controversies: A Closer Look

December 24, 2025

Dallas is dealing with a tough situation. Crime rates are climbing, and the city is now among the top four in the U. S. for crime per person. People are worried and want answers. They voted for more police officers, but the results aren't clear. Transparency is key here. If the police share more dat