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The Rise and Fall of Marty Reisman: The Man Behind the Ping Pong Hustle

December 25, 2025

In the bustling streets of 1940s and '50s New York City, a unique subculture thrived around table tennis. This wasn't your average basement game; it was a high-stakes world filled with gamblers, artists, and misfits. Among them, a young Jewish man named Marty Reisman stood out. Known for his sharp s

weather

Christmas Chaos: California's Rainy Season Brings Floods and Evacuations

December 25, 2025

California's holiday season is getting a lot of rain. This is causing big problems. Heavy rains have been hitting Southern California since the weekend. They are not stopping soon. The National Weather Service says parts of the region could see dangerous flooding. Los Angeles and nearby areas are g

sports

A New Path for NBA Draft Pick James Nnaji

December 25, 2025

James Nnaji, a 21-year-old basketball player, has made a surprising choice. Instead of chasing an NBA career, he's heading back to college. Nnaji, who was picked by the Hornets in the 2023 NBA Draft, never signed a contract. This left him free to explore other options. The Knicks acquired Nnaji's d

weather

Winter Storm Alert: Midwest and Northeast Brace for Snow and Ice

December 25, 2025

A big winter storm is heading towards the Midwest and Northeast. It will bring snow and ice to these areas. The storm will start in the upper Midwest on Thursday. Then, it will move to the lower Northeast on Friday. By Saturday morning, it will be over. Freezing rain is expected in northern Minneap

sports

NFL Playoff Spots Locked In: Who's In and Who's Fighting for a Chance?

December 25, 2025

The NFL playoff scene is heating up as more teams secure their spots. In the NFC, the Seahawks, Eagles, Bears, and 49ers have already made it. Over in the AFC, the Patriots, Jaguars, Chargers, and Bills are in. The Broncos, Seahawks, and 49ers are in the driver's seat to snag the top seed in their r

sports

March Madness: A Global Sports Extravaganza

December 25, 2025

March 2026 is set to be a thrilling month for sports enthusiasts worldwide. The action kicks off with the Tokyo Marathon, where runners from all over the globe will test their endurance. Meanwhile, the World Baseball Classic will bring together top teams from various countries, igniting fierce compe

sports

Baseball's Biggest Wins of 2025: A Look Back

December 25, 2025

In 2025, Major League Baseball teams had some unforgettable victories. The Blue Jays' win in Game 7 of the ALCS against the Mariners was a highlight, thanks to George Springer's three-run homer. The Orioles had a thrilling comeback against the Dodgers, with Emmanuel Rivera's walk-off hit sealing the

science

Unraveling the Past: Seven Historical Puzzles That Still Baffle Us

December 25, 2025

Science has come a long way in solving historical mysteries. We can now extract DNA from old bones, map hidden cities, and even peek inside sealed artifacts without opening them. But some puzzles remain unsolved. Nature and time have wiped out crucial clues. Or maybe the events themselves are just t

business

Chinatown's Hidden Gem: A Strong Brew of Tradition and Resilience

December 25, 2025

In the heart of Chinatown, a small café named Hien: From Vietnam is making waves with its bold Vietnamese coffee. The name Hien means gentleness and integrity, values that owner Christmas Le brings to every cup. Le, who moved from Saigon to the U. S. in her late 20s, noticed a gap in the market. Mos

crime

A Metro Detroit Moving Company Hit by Fraud

December 25, 2025

A former financial controller, Deborah Beaudoin, is in hot water for allegedly stealing over $215, 000 from Rose Moving and Storage. The fraud came to light in September 2023, when the Van Buren Township Police Department started looking into it. Homeland Security joined the investigation and found