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Flu Season Heats Up as New Variant K Spreads-Experts Urge Vaccination

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 30, 2025

At a Glance Subclade K variant is causing high hospitalizations in the UK. Low U.S. vaccination rates risk a severe flu season. The vaccine still...

Tessa Johnson sinks a three-pointer with swirling navy blue and white fans behind while Madina Okot drives for a layup

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South Carolina Dominates Providence 96-55, but Loses Key Guard to Injury

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 30, 2025

At a Glance Tessa Johnson and Madina Okot each scored 18 points. South Carolina won 96-55 over Providence. Guard Ta'Niya Latson left with a...

Jasmine Crockett stands at a podium with Texas map and Vote for Jasmine banner and Austin cityscape

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Jasmine Crockett Seeks Senate Seat in Texas, Eyes 2026 Power Shift

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 30, 2025

At a Glance Jasmine Crockett is challenging Sen. John Cornyn for Texas's 2026 U.S. Senate seat. She has risen from a public defender to U.S....

Two helicopters collide in midair over New Jersey with spinning propeller and tilted engine amid sunny sky

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Midair Helicopter Collision Claims One Life in New Jersey

Aiden V. Crossfield December 30, 2025

At a Glance Two helicopters collided midair over Hammonton, NJ, killing one and critically injuring another. The crash involved an Enstrom F-28A and...

Matthew Tkachuk lacing up his Panthers hockey skates with focused expression and Winter Classic lights.

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Panthers’ Tkachuk Practices After Surgery, Game Return Uncertain

Morgan J. Carter December 30, 2025

At a Glance Matthew Tkachuk returns to practice after hernia and adductor surgery. The Panthers are preparing for the Winter Classic but his game...

Suspect standing over child on bloodstained street during a knife attack with shattered glass and overturned furniture

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Suriname Knife Attack Leaves Nine Dead, Five Children

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 30, 2025

At a Glance Knife attack outside Paramaribo kills at least nine, including five children. Attacker, a 43-year-old man, targeted his own children and...

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Austin Faces Wind Advisory as Cold Front Hits Texas

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 29, 2025

At a Glance Wind Advisory issued for Austin as a cold front passes Gusts up to 45 mph expected 49.6% of Texas under some level of drought Why it...

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Fatal Austin Highway Crash Leaves One Dead, Woman Charged

Hannah E. Clearwater December 29, 2025

At a Glance > At a Glance > - Fatal crash on South Highway 183 near Austin-Bergstrom Airport killed a woman. > - A woman was charged with...

Lone hiker bracing against fierce blizzard on snow-covered street with blurred city skyline and lightning flashes in sky

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Massive winter storm hits Midwest and South with snow, ice, rain and strong winds

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 29, 2025

At a Glance A powerful winter storm slams Midwest and South with snow, ice, rain and strong winds. Snow totals could top a foot in the Great Lakes;...

Student protesters rallying with Yes to Early Election signs in front of a large crowd and bright banners

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Serbian Students Rally 500 Stands to Push for Early Election Against Vucic

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 29, 2025

At a Glance 500 stands set up across Serbia to collect signatures for an early parliamentary election. Students aim to pressure President Aleksandar...