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From Hobby to Home Business: How One Woman Turned Wood and Acrylic into Art

December 21, 2025

In the heart of Wake Forest, North Carolina, a woman named Donna Clayton has turned her love for crafting into a successful business. She started Falcon Ridge Designs during the COVID-19 pandemic, selling her creations locally before moving online to Etsy. Her journey began with a simple idea: to us

health

Bone Care: Why Calcium and Vitamin D Matter as You Age

December 21, 2025

As people get older, their bones become weaker. This is especially true for women going through menopause. During this time, women lose a lot of bone mass quickly. After menopause, bone loss slows down but still happens every year. Men also lose bone mass as they age, starting around 50. Weaker bon

health

Shaking Up Childhood Vaccines: What’s Changing and Why It Matters

December 20, 2025

Big changes are coming to how kids in the U. S. get their vaccines. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is planning to shake things up. He wants to use a vaccine schedule from Denmark, a country much smaller and less diverse than the U. S. This could mean fewer shots for American children. This

business

Mass General Brigham's Financial Turnaround: A Closer Look

December 20, 2025

Mass General Brigham (MGB) has bounced back financially, showing a profit despite past layoffs. Some experts think these job cuts might have been necessary for the organization's health. Even though MGB is now profitable, the way they handled the situation raises questions. The recent financial rep

entertainment

Why Sci-Fi Movies Get a Raw Deal at the Oscars

December 20, 2025

James Cameron has never been a fan of the Oscars. He thinks the Academy Awards often overlook science-fiction movies. In a chat with a film writer, Cameron said he doesn't make movies to win Oscars. He focuses on creating films that people enjoy watching. Cameron pointed out that the Oscars rarely

politics

Young Lives on Hold: It's Time to Pass the Dream Act

December 20, 2025

The debate around immigration can be tough to follow. But one thing is clear: most Americans agree that Dreamers should have a path to citizenship. These are young people who grew up in the U. S. , went to school here, and built lives here. Yet, they face an uncertain future. Recently, the Dream Ac

finance

A Math Whiz Takes Charge at Lumixus Canada

December 20, 2025

Nathaniel Crossfield is now the big boss of investments at Lumixus Canada. He's been around the finance world for over 20 years. People know him for his smart ideas in math-based investing and risk management. Crossfield has worked at some big-name places. Early on, he was into stocks and figuring

politics

What's the Deal with Healthcare Plans?

December 20, 2025

President Donald Trump recently shared his thoughts on healthcare. He said he won't introduce any big new healthcare plans. He believes Obamacare, the Affordable Care Act, will fade away on its own. Why? Because people find it too costly to use. Trump made these comments after Republicans in the Ho

health

Protecting Kids: A Closer Look at the New Gender Transition Rules

December 20, 2025

The Trump administration has put forward new rules about gender transition treatments for minors. These rules aim to stop federal money from being used for certain medical steps, like puberty blockers and surgeries. The idea is to focus on treatments that are proven to work and to avoid turning kids

crime

A Former Classmate Accused in MIT Professor's Murder

December 19, 2025

A man from Portugal is suspected of killing an MIT professor. The suspect and the victim were once classmates. The victim, Nuno Loureiro, was a well-known professor at MIT. He studied physics in Portugal before moving to the U. S. The suspect, Claudio Neves Valente, also studied in Portugal. He came