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California's Wet Christmas: Floods and Snow on the Menu

December 22, 2025

California is in for a soggy Christmas this year. Heavy rain and snow have already soaked the northern parts of the state. More is on the way. Flood watches are in place until Friday. Rainfall totals could hit 200-300mm in some areas. That's a lot of water! Los Angeles might see one of its wettest

politics

Venezuela's Oil Exports Hit by U. S. Interceptions and Cyberattack

December 22, 2025

Venezuela's oil industry is facing fresh challenges. Shipments are slowing down. Most tankers are just moving oil between local ports. This follows recent U. S. actions against two more ships. State-run oil company PDVSA is also dealing with a cyberattack. The U. S. Coast Guard seized a supertanker

politics

Celebrities Who Backed Trump in 2024: A Mixed Bag of Surprises

December 22, 2025

In the 2024 presidential race, many famous faces stepped up to support Donald Trump, showing a mix of long-time allies and surprising new supporters. This wasn't just about actors and musicians; athletes, social media stars, and even some tech bigwigs joined in. Some of these celebrities have been

politics

Healthcare Uncertainty Looms as Congress Takes a Break

December 22, 2025

As Congress wraps up its session and heads home for the holidays, a significant healthcare issue lingers unresolved. Millions of Americans are now facing the prospect of higher insurance costs and a cloud of uncertainty as they step into the new year. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a hot topic. I

finance

SoFi's Big Move into Crypto: What's Next for the Stock?

December 22, 2025

SoFi Technologies has recently taken a significant step into the crypto world by launching its own stablecoin, SoFiUSD. This move is part of a larger strategy to expand its presence in the blockchain space, following the launch of SoFi Crypto. The company is leveraging its status as a regulated nati

weather

California's Heavy Rainfall Leads to Tragedy and Chaos

December 22, 2025

Northern California faced severe weather over the weekend, with heavy rain, snow, and strong winds causing chaos. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued flood-related alerts across the state, warning of dangerous conditions. In Redding, Shasta County, one person lost their life due to flash floo

technology

Tesla's Ride-Hailing Growth: What's Really Going On?

December 22, 2025

California has seen a surge in Tesla's ride-hailing vehicles. Over 1, 655 cars have been added to the fleet since the service started in August. However, the true number might be higher. Here's why: companies don't have to report every new driver they hire. So, the official count might not show the

health

Sausage Alert: Check Your Fridge for This Recall!

December 22, 2025

A Portland company has pulled some of its sausages from the market. Olympia Provisions has recalled nearly 1, 930 pounds of their holiday kielbasa sausages. The U. S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced this on Friday. These sausages were sold in stores across C

sports

Justin Herbert's Hand and the Chargers' Playoff Push

December 22, 2025

Justin Herbert is getting the hang of playing with a broken hand. The extra protection helps, and so does facing a defense that can't tackle him. He threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, leading the Los Angeles Chargers to a 34-17 win over the Dallas Cowboys. This victory keeps the C

finance

The Mega Money Chase: Powerball's $1. 6 Billion Prize

December 22, 2025

The Powerball lottery has reached a staggering $1. 6 billion prize, placing it among the top prizes in U. S. lottery history. This massive amount comes after Saturday's drawing, where no ticket matched all six winning numbers: 4, 5, 28, 52, 69, and the red Powerball 20. This means the prize has roll