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Flu Season Starts Early in California: Kids May Be in Danger

December 24, 2025

California is seeing an early start to flu season. This is causing concern, especially for young children. The flu is spreading quickly in places like the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Orange County. Doctors are worried because the flu season is starting earlier than usual. A new flu str

business

Wall Street's Wild Ride in 2025: Tariffs, Tech, and Triumphs

December 24, 2025

In 2025, the U. S. stock market had a rollercoaster year. It faced many challenges, but in the end, it ended up being a great year for investors who stayed patient. The S&P 500 index funds, which are a big part of many people's retirement savings, saw returns of over 18% by December 11. This was th

weather

New Jersey Gets a Light Winter Surprise

December 24, 2025

New Jersey woke up to a light dusting of snow on Tuesday. The early snowfall was brought in by a quick-moving weather system. Northern parts of the state, like Sussex and Bergen counties, saw the most snow, with around 2 to 3 inches. Other areas had just a thin layer of snow covering the ground. Th

business

Japan's Currency Control: What's the Plan?

December 24, 2025

The Japanese government is keeping its options open when it comes to stepping into the foreign exchange market. This is to address the yen's recent drop in value. Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama made this clear during a recent news conference. She emphasized that the government is ready to act aga

weather

Unusual Warmth: A Mild Start to the New Year?

December 23, 2025

The country is in for a surprisingly warm Christmas week, with this mild trend likely to stick around as we step into the New Year. This unexpected warmth could even break some records, especially in the Southern Plains. Places like Wichita and points south might see temperatures soaring high enough

entertainment

Timothee Chalamet's Risky Ride in Marty Supreme

December 23, 2025

In the movie "Marty Supreme, " Timothee Chalamet plays Marty Mauser, a character who is a lot like Howard Ratner from "Uncut Gems. " Both are Jewish New Yorkers who love taking big risks. Marty is a table tennis player who thinks he can win big if he just keeps betting. The movie is set in 1952 and

health

Why the U. S. Might Be Changing Its Vaccine Plan

December 23, 2025

The U. S. might be changing its vaccine schedule. This is a big deal. The plan is to make it like Denmark’s. Denmark has fewer vaccines on its list. The U. S. has 16. Denmark has 10. The idea is to cut down on shots for diseases like chickenpox, hepatitis A, rotavirus, and flu. But why Denmark? It’

politics

China and Japan: A Growing Tension Over Taiwan

December 23, 2025

Tensions between China and Japan are heating up. This is due to Japan's support for Taiwan. China is not happy about this. They have been using strong words and actions to show their displeasure. Recently, Chinese officials shared a map on social media. This map showed possible missile paths from C

finance

Japan's Yen Dilemma: A Calculated Gamble?

December 23, 2025

Japan's finance minister, Satsuki Katayama, has signaled that the country might intervene if the yen's value keeps dropping sharply. This isn't about normal market ups and downs. It's about those sudden, steep falls that catch everyone off guard. The yen's value took a hit after the Bank of Japan r

weather

Will Rhode Island See a White Christmas This Year?

December 23, 2025

The National Weather Service (NWS) has hinted at the possibility of a white Christmas in Rhode Island. However, the chances are not equally distributed across the state. Northern areas are more likely to see snow, while coastal regions may not be so lucky. On Tuesday, December 23, snow is expected