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Atlas Ranch Donates 13.2 Acres to Jarrell ISD for New Elementary School

Aiden V. Crossfield December 24, 2025

Atlas Ranch’s generous land donation is set to reshape education in Jarrell. The donation of 13.2 acres will allow the Jarrell Independent School...

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Eagles Capture Second Consecutive NFC East Title Amid “Sir Duke” Rally

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 24, 2025

As the horns of Stevie Wonder’s “Sir Duke” blared across the locker room, Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni—donning a black T‑shirt that read...

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Thousands Cheer as Sun Rises Over Stonehenge on Winter Solstice

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

On Sunday, the winter solstice, thousands of people gathered at Stonehenge to welcome the first sunrise of the year, turning the ancient stone circle...

Debra Newton stands handcuffed with two deputies beside her and a dim courtroom in background showing a tense investigation.

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Body-camera Footage Shows Arrest of Debra Newton in 40-Year-Old Abduction Case

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

Body‑camera footage captured on Nov. 24 shows Marion County deputies arresting Debra Newton, a woman accused of abducting her daughter in 1983. The...

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Boston Man Sentenced to Life for Wife’s Murder, Body Still Missing

Hannah E. Clearwater December 24, 2025

On Thursday, a Boston‑area man was sentenced to life in a Massachusetts state prison for the murder of his wife, a case that has left the community...

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Texas Gov. Abbott Grants Clemency to Six Texans, Restoring Civil Rights

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 24, 2025

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Friday that he has granted clemency to six Texans, a move that restores their civil rights and acknowledges their...

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Gunmen Kill Nine, Wound Ten in Bekkersdal Pub Shooting

Aiden V. Crossfield December 24, 2025

In the early hours of Sunday, gunmen opened fire at a pub in the township of Bekkersdal, killing nine people and wounding at least ten others. The...

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Fatal Stabbing in Pflugerville Leaves One Dead and Suspect Arrested

Aiden V. Crossfield December 24, 2025

A fatal stabbing in Pflugerville has left one person dead and a suspect in custody. Incident Details Travis County authorities reported the...

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Thousands Gather at Bondi Beach to Remember 15 Victims of Hannukah Massacre

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025

A week after the deadly Hannukah attack on Bondi Beach, more than 10,000 mourners gathered under tight police security on Sunday evening to honor the...

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University of San Diego Unveils “Angels Unawares” Sculpture Celebrating Migrant Stories

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025

On Thursday, the University of San Diego unveiled “Angels Unawares”, a sculpture that brings together 140 figures huddled on a raft, symbolizing the...