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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

entertainment

Mega Millions: Big Prize, Bigger Odds

December 20, 2025

The Mega Millions lottery didn't have a winner on Friday, Dec. 19. The numbers drawn were 1, 11, 27, 39, 59, and the Mega Ball was 18. The jackpot was a whopping $90 million, but no one matched all the numbers. The next drawing is set for Tuesday, Dec. 23, with an even bigger prize of $100 million.

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

politics

Kids' Future Funds: Big Names Step Up, But Will It Be Enough?

December 20, 2025

The government is rallying big names to back a new savings plan for kids. The idea is to help families build a financial cushion for their children's future. The plan lets people set aside up to $5, 000 a year for each child. The money grows in index funds and can be used for college, buying a home,

sports

Missouri Betting: Big Wins or Bonus Bets?

December 20, 2025

Missouri sports fans have a lot to look forward to this weekend. Even though the Missouri Tigers aren't playing, there's still plenty of action to bet on. The SEC is in full swing, and the Kansas City Chiefs are taking the field. With the new BetMGM bonus code, new users can get up to $1, 500 in bon

crime

Young Scammer Swipes Millions in Crypto Heist

December 20, 2025

A young man, still living with his parents, has been caught for stealing millions in cryptocurrency. Ronald Spektor, 23, allegedly tricked about 100 people into giving him their digital money. He posed as a representative from a well-known crypto exchange company, Coinbase, and convinced victims fro

finance

Retirement Planning Made Simple: Five Key Steps

December 20, 2025

Retirement planning is more than just saving money. It's about making sure every part of your financial life is ready for this big change. Many people focus only on investments, but there's more to it. The IDEAL plan is a simple way to remember the five key areas to consider. First, think about inc

business

California's Population: A Slow but Steady Comeback

December 20, 2025

California is seeing a small but steady rise in population for the third year in a row. The increase is tiny, just 0. 05%, but it's a step forward after the big drop during the pandemic. People are still leaving the state, though. More Californians moved out than moved in from other states. The onl

religion

Keeping Faith Safe: Why We Need to Protect Our Sacred Spaces

December 20, 2025

In the United States, where freedom of religion is a cornerstone, places of worship used to be seen as safe and sacred. Sadly, that's not the case anymore. Recent events show a troubling trend. Protests have turned violent, targeting synagogues and other religious sites. These are not just random in

politics

U. S. and Taiwan Strengthen Defense Ties Amid Rising Tensions

December 20, 2025

The United States has recently announced a significant arms deal with Taiwan, valued at $11. 1 billion. This package includes advanced weaponry like High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) and M109 self-propelled howitzers, along with anti-tank missiles and loitering munitions. This deal ma