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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

politics

Bethlehem's Christmas Celebrations: A Glimpse of Joy Amid Ongoing Struggles

December 25, 2025

Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, saw Christmas celebrations return after a two-year break, but the joy was muted by the harsh realities faced by Palestinians in the West Bank. The Church of Nativity hosted morning mass, with crowds gathering in Manger Square for the first time since the festiviti

health

AI's Potential in Breast Cancer Detection: A Closer Look

December 25, 2025

Breast cancer is a serious health issue. Finding it early can make a big difference in treatment and survival rates. Mammograms are often used to detect potential problems, but they aren't always clear-cut. Doctors use a system called BI-RADS to categorize findings, but category 4 is a gray area. It

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

politics

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,

education

Keeping Anchorage Schools Safe: A Community Effort

December 25, 2025

Parents and teachers in Anchorage are worried. They see students acting out and not enough support to handle these issues. This is making teachers leave their jobs at a rate higher than the national average. Many teachers feel unsupported. Families are questioning if public schools are still the bes

education

Nursing Schools Face Hurdles Due to Loan Rule Changes

December 25, 2025

A recent decision by the Education Department has sparked concern among nursing schools and professionals. The department's new rules limit borrowing for certain graduate programs, including nursing. This has led to worries about a potential shortage of advanced nursing professionals. Several Repub

weather

California's Holiday Storm: A Weather Warning for All

December 25, 2025

California is facing a serious weather situation this Christmas. A powerful storm, known as an atmospheric river, is bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the state. This has led to many warnings and alerts from weather experts. The storm is expected to last until at least Sunday morning. It's ca

weather

Christmas Weather: A Mild and Moist Celebration in the DMV

December 25, 2025

The DMV area is in for a wet and mild Christmas Day. Morning showers are expected, especially south of Washington, D. C. But don't let that dampen your spirits! The rain should ease up as the day goes on. However, some areas, like the Alleghenies, might still see a bit of rain due to upslope winds. ...

politics

East Coast Governors Push Back Against Wind Project Freeze

December 25, 2025

Four governors from the East Coast have a problem with the Trump administration's decision to pause wind energy projects. They think it's not about safety but something else. The governors from New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island wrote a letter. They asked the government to lift t