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Beef steak and coffee beans sit with vibrant fruits and vegetables and flowers at a farmers market under warm golden light.

Inflation Eases, Yet Grocery Prices Surge: Beef 25%, Coffee 35%

Hannah E. Clearwater December 30, 2025

At a Glance Inflation eases but grocery prices still climb, with beef up to 25% and coffee up to 35%. Tariffs on beef and coffee imports have been...

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

College Basketball Local News Sports News

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

Election News Local News Political News

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...

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Business News Political News

Trump’s Tax Bill Promises Record Refunds for 2026

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 30, 2025

At a Glance Trump administration projects record tax refunds in 2026. Treasury estimates $100-$150 billion in total refunds, about $1,000-$2,000 per...

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

Local News Sports

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...

Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka stand smiling with arms around each other in front of a tennis arena with Dubai skyline and

Sports News World News

Kyrgios Wins ‘Battle of the Sexes’ 6-3, 6-3 Over Sabalenka

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 30, 2025

At a Glance Nick Kyrgios defeats Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-3 in a Dubai exhibition dubbed the "Battle of the Sexes". The match took place at the...

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

Breaking News World News

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...

Box Office Entertainment News

Avatar Dominates Holiday Box Office, Marty Supreme Shocks with $27M

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 30, 2025

At a Glance Avatar: Fire and Ash earned $88 million over the holiday weekend. Marty Supreme tops the indie slate with $27.1 million in four...

Mikaela Shiffrin skis down a moonlit slalom course with icy patches and misty Semmering resort in background

Olympics Sports News

Shiffrin Wins 106th Slalom Title Despite Unsafe Course

Morgan J. Carter December 30, 2025

> At a Glance > - Mikaela Shiffrin wins her 106th World Cup slalom in Semmering, Austria, amid unsafe course conditions. > - Only 40 of 77 starters...