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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

business

Virginia Beach Welcomes New Finance Leader

December 19, 2025

Virginia Beach has a new finance director. Wan \"Wendy\" Hu stepped into the role permanently after serving as acting director since August. She took over from Letitia Shelton, who moved to Richmond for a similar position. The city manager, Patrick Duhaney, chose Hu after a thorough search across th

politics

Trump's Coin Toss: A Moment of Comedy or Concern?

December 14, 2025

At the 126th Army-Navy football game, President Donald Trump, aged 79, showcased an unusual way to flip a coin. This event took place at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland. Instead of a typical flip, Trump used a strange motion that barely moved the coin. This led to a lot of laughter and confu

crime

Santa Clarita's Sheriff Talks Safety and Crime Trends

December 13, 2025

Captain Brandon Barclay, the top sheriff in Santa Clarita Valley, recently spoke to local business owners about crime rates and safety tips. He shared that overall crime has dropped by 19%, but violent crime has gone up by 9%. This increase is partly due to a gang in Newhall that the sheriff's depar

sports

The Fighter Who Defied the Odds: Bobby Green's Journey

December 13, 2025

Bobby Green, known as "King" in the UFC, is set to step into the Octagon again. But his story is about more than just fights. It's about a man who faced tough times from the start and turned them into strength. Born in San Bernardino, California, on September 9, 1986, Bobby is African American. His

finance

Tech Titans: Microsoft and Alphabet in the AI Race

December 12, 2025

Microsoft and Alphabet are two of the biggest names in tech, and they're both making big moves in AI. Microsoft has been busy expanding its cloud services, especially in India. They're investing a whopping $17. 5 billion to build more data centers and boost their cloud capacity. This is part of thei

crime

New York's New Shield Against Global Crime

December 11, 2025

In a bold move, New York has just launched a unique team to fight crime that crosses borders. This isn't just any team—it's a first-of-its-kind group called the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) New York. The goal? To take down big criminal groups that operate in many countries. These groups are i

celebrities

Gwen and Blake: A Grocery Run That Shut Down Rumors

December 10, 2025

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton recently went grocery shopping in Los Angeles. They looked happy and close, which made people think the rumors about them breaking up were not true. Stefani wore a simple white shirt, jeans, and a tan coat. She looked relaxed and stylish. Shelton wore jeans, a green s

entertainment

A Year of Reading: 10 Books That Stole the Spotlight in 2025

December 9, 2025

Imagine a bookshelf filled with 49 books. These are the ones that didn't make the cut for the top 10 list of 2025. The process of selecting these books is simple yet intricate. Throughout the year, as each book is finished, if it's loved, it's set aside. By November, the stack is towering, and the r

entertainment

Variety Shines at National Awards

December 9, 2025

Variety has done it again, taking home a whopping 20 awards at the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards. This is a big jump from the 14 they won last year. They won in all sorts of categories, from news and business reporting to commentary and photography. Chris Willman, their chief mu