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Southern California Braces for a Wet and Windy Christmas

December 21, 2025

Southern California is in for a stormy Christmas week. A powerful weather system, known as the Pineapple Express, is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds. This could lead to mudslides, fallen trees, and flooding in homes and on freeways. The worst of the storm is expected from Tuesday to T

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West Coast Braces for Wet and Wild Christmas Week

December 21, 2025

The West Coast is in for a weather rollercoaster this Christmas week. After enjoying a dry and mild spell, California is about to get drenched. A series of atmospheric rivers, including the Pineapple Express, is set to unleash heavy rain and snow, especially from Dec. 20 to Dec. 26. The National We

crypto

Crypto Scams: How a Young Man Stole Millions

December 21, 2025

The crypto world is booming, but so are the scams. Recently, a young man named Ronald Spektor made headlines for allegedly stealing $16 million from Coinbase users through a phishing scam. This wasn't some high-tech hack. Instead, it was a simple trick that played on people's fears. Spektor pretend

business

Flooring Liquidators Shifts to Fairfield for a Fresh Start

December 21, 2025

Flooring Liquidators, a company that sells and installs flooring, cabinets, and countertops, has moved to Fairfield. This move is part of a plan to fix the company's financial problems. The company is now in a big 104, 000-square-foot building on Watney Way. The CEO, Chris Nichols, chose Fairfield b

politics

Mortgage Fraud Probe: A Political Chess Game

December 21, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, a high-ranking Republican official has taken aim at a Democratic congressman, sparking a heated debate about politics and ethics. The story begins with a conservative news outlet, The Gateway Pundit, publishing an article that alleged U. S. Representative Eric Swalwel

celebrities

A Star's Sudden Exit from a Pricey Property Deal

December 21, 2025

Anthony Hopkins, the celebrated actor, found himself in a bit of a pickle recently. He and his wife, Stella, were all set to buy a luxurious mansion in the Hamptons for a cool $7. 5 million. They even put down a hefty down payment of $750, 000. But then, they suddenly backed out, leaving the seller,

weather

Holiday Travel: Weather Woes Across the Nation

December 20, 2025

Holiday travel this Friday might be a bit of a hassle due to wild weather across the country. The Northeast is bracing for strong winds and heavy rain, while the West is dealing with fire risks and storms. In the Northeast, a massive storm is moving east, bringing strong winds and rain. Areas from

environment

Weather Science in Peril: A Risky Move by the Trump Administration

December 20, 2025

The Trump administration has sparked concern among scientists and officials by planning to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), a key institution for weather, wildfire, and climate science. This decision comes amid tensions between President Donald Trump and Colorado Governo

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Heavy Metals in Water: What's Happening in New Mexico After the Big Fire?

December 20, 2025

In New Mexico, a big fire called the Calf Canyon Hermits Peak fire left a mark. Now, people are worried about their water. Heavy metals have been found in some private wells near the fire area. The New Mexico Environment Department is offering free tests for well water in parts of Mora, San Miguel,

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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