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Toledo Resident Arrested After Alleged Forced Abortion Medication Incident

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 24, 2025

A surgical resident at the University of Toledo Medical Center has been arrested after court documents reveal he allegedly forced abortion medication...

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Trump Suspends Green-Card Lottery After Suspect in Brown and MIT Shootings Enters via Program

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 24, 2025

President Donald Trump has halted the U.S. green‑card lottery program after a suspect in the Brown University and MIT shootings entered the country...

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Austin’s Weather Stays Mild Through Christmas Week, With Possible Cold Front Next Week

Julia N. Fairmont December 24, 2025

Austin’s weather remains mild through Christmas week, with highs in the upper 70s and calm winds, according to the KXAN First Warning Weather team....

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Atlanta Tops WalletHub’s Holiday City Rankings With 63.36 Score

Morgan J. Carter December 24, 2025

Atlanta takes the crown in WalletHub's newest holiday city rankings, earning a 63.36 out of 100 for its festive spirit. The Atlanta metropolitan area...

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Generation Z Turns to Upcycled Fashion for Holiday Gifts, Trend Continues

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 24, 2025

In a recent survey by accounting and consulting giant PricewaterhouseCoopers, 63% of Generation Z shoppers said they would opt for resale and...

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Bears Triumph in Overtime, 22-16, Over Packens with 46-Yard TD

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 24, 2025

In a dramatic overtime finish, the Chicago Bears defeated the Green Bay Packers 22‑16, with Caleb Williams delivering a 46‑yard touchdown pass to DJ...

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Judge Questions DHS Over Abrego Garcia Deportation, Highlights Immigration Chaos

Morgan J. Carter December 24, 2025

A federal judge in Maryland is scrutinizing the Department of Homeland Security over its handling of a man who has been deported twice without legal...

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Woman Arrested After Alleged Razor Blade Insertion in Biloxi Walmart Bread

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 24, 2025

A woman was arrested Tuesday after allegations that she inserted razor blades into loaves of bread sold at two Biloxi, Mississippi, Walmart...

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Fireworks Spark Thousands of Fires and Deaths: Safety Tips for New Year’s Eve

Morgan J. Carter December 24, 2025

With New Year’s Eve fast approaching, fireworks are back on the calendar. Yet the National Fire Protection Association reports that fireworks sparked...

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Illinois Democrats Gain First Access to ICE Facility After Judge Lifts Trump Limits

Morgan J. Carter December 24, 2025

After a judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s restrictions on congressional visits to immigration facilities, four Illinois Democrats...