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Uncovering the True Identity of the Beachy Head Woman

December 19, 2025

The story of the Beachy Head Woman has taken another twist. Initially, she was thought to be from sub-Saharan Africa, making her the first known Black Briton. However, recent DNA technology has revealed a different story. Her remains, found in 2012, were first studied in 2013. Scientists then believ

business

Six Flags' Rollercoaster Ride After Big Merger

December 19, 2025

Six Flags and Cedar Fair joined forces in July 2024, aiming to become the biggest amusement park operator in North America. They now run about 40 parks and water parks. But things haven't gone as planned. By August 2025, Six Flags reported disappointing financial results. They made only $930 millio

weather

Des Moines' Christmas Snow: A Rare Treat

December 19, 2025

In Des Moines, a white Christmas is not a sure thing. Only about half the time, there's at least an inch of snow on the ground on Christmas Day. This has been the case since records began in 1939. Recently, it's been even less common, with just three official white Christmases since 2015. But what

business

Is MCE Really a Better Deal for Contra Costa County?

December 19, 2025

MCE, or Marin Clean Energy, has been making waves in Contra Costa County. It promised cheaper and greener energy, breaking PG&E's monopoly. But is it really delivering? MCE is now mostly a Contra Costa operation. Fifteen of its nineteen cities, plus unincorporated areas, have joined. That's more cu

crime

Bondi Beach Unites in Healing After Tragic Hanukkah Attack

December 19, 2025

A sad event happened at Bondi Beach. People came together to remember those who lost their lives. The Jewish community gathered for prayers. Meanwhile, hundreds of surfers and swimmers paddled out into the water. They wanted to show their support and honor the victims. The attack took place on Sund

weather

Central Pennsylvania Braces for Stormy Weather

December 19, 2025

Central Pennsylvania is in for a wild weather ride. A big storm is coming, bringing lots of rain and very strong winds. The National Weather Service has warned everyone to be ready for high winds. First, rain will start falling tonight and will keep going all night. Most places will get about half

weather

New Jersey Braces for a Windy and Wet Night

December 19, 2025

New Jersey is in for a rough night and morning. A big storm is coming, bringing strong winds and lots of rain. The worst part? It's happening during the morning rush hour on Friday. Starting Thursday night, winds will pick up. They could gust up to 45 mph, which is strong enough to knock over trees

politics

Tensions Rise in Yemen as Southern Forces Push Boundaries

December 18, 2025

Yemen is once again in the spotlight, with a power struggle heating up in the south. The Southern Transitional Council (STC), backed by the UAE, has been making significant territorial gains. They've taken control of the oil-rich Hadramaut governorate and are now eyeing other areas. This has put the

weather

Earth Shaker: Taiwan's Recent Tremors and Its Earthquake History

December 18, 2025

Taiwan felt the ground move again. A quake with a magnitude of 5. 1 hit near Hualien city. This is not new for Taiwan. It is in a spot where two big pieces of Earth's crust meet. That makes it a hotspot for earthquakes. The recent quake was not too deep. It was about 31. 6 km under the surface. It

politics

America's Walls: The Cost of Turning Inward

December 18, 2025

America is building walls again. Not just physical ones, but barriers that keep people out and ideas in. This isn't new. It's happened before, like when the country tried to stay out of world conflicts. But now, it's different. The focus is on shutting out the world, not just wars. In just over a y