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- LifestyleThe Florida Times-Union
Florida dilemma when it's cold outside: Turn off ceiling fans or reverse direction?
When it's cold, the ceiling fan blades should be going clockwise, on low speed.
5 min read - LifestyleThe Columbus Dispatch
Handmade 'Cause Cookies' support victims of human trafficking
Cause cookies offered from Freedom a la Cart. Plus, where to sample unique Mexican dishes, the winners of Visit Dublin Ohio's contest and CMR wines.
3 min read - LifestyleThe Des Moines Register
After 14 years, RAGBRAI moves route announcement party to new location. Where will it be?
RAGBRAI has held ifs annual route announcement parties 14 times at the Iowa Events Center. For 2025, it's moving somewhere new.
2 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
See renderings of Grand Experience, West Des Moines’ planned indoor water park complex
Construction on the Grand Experience may start later in 2025, with significant assistance from the city by way of financial incentives.
4 min read - SportsMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
Wisconsin Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for Dec. 2, 2024
Check your tickets for Wisconsin daily lottery draw games here.
2 min read - USPalm Beach Daily News
Live updates: PBSO hosts memorial service Tuesday to honor three deputies killed in crash
Law-enforcement officials, spiritual leaders and a congressman are all poised to participate in Tuesday's memorial service for the three fallen deputies.
3 min read - USLewiston Tribune, Idaho
That's a wrap on Memorial Bridge work
Dec. 3—The Clearwater Memorial Bridge will be fully open to traffic starting Wednesday. The bridge on U.S. Highway 12 is now complete and ready for vehicle and pedestrian traffic. "We're really excited and just in time for holiday traffic," said Mark Pfeifer, spokesperson for the Idaho Transportation Department in Lewiston. Pfeifer said the project will help improve safety for the public on ...
1 min read - USLewiston Tribune, Idaho
Cost estimate for Lewiston: $37.7 million
Dec. 3—An initial cost estimate for a proposed upgrade of the infrastructure in downtown Lewiston is $37.7 million. That figure was shared with the Lewiston City Council at a Monday meeting during an update on the project by Phil Boyd, a principal engineer with Welch Comer. His Coeur d'Alene firm is handling preliminary design and public engagement for the work. The city could find ways to ...
3 min read - Worlddpa international
German police nab suspect linked to huge criminal online marketplace
German police detained a man suspected of helping run what is thought to be the largest German-language online criminal marketplace, authorities revealed on Tuesday. The 29-year-old man is accused of having been the technical administrator of the "Crimenetwork" platform for many years. Following his detention on Monday, he was brought before a magistrate and is now in custody, according to authorities. Investigators were also able to shut down the platform's servers, the Federal Criminal Police
1 min read - USIndyStar | The Indianapolis Star
Hoping for a snow day? Here's how Indiana officials decide on school closings, delays
Here's a look at what can happen when severe weather closes school.
2 min read - LifestyleThe Arizona Republic
'Whole pie' goes to St. Mary's Food Bank this GivingTuesday, thanks to Barro's Pizza
Last year, $433,000 was raised in one day. Since the program's inception, more than $3 million has been donated to St. Mary's Food Bank.
1 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
Arizona woman sentenced in FLDS child exploitation case
Naomi Bistline was sentenced in a Phoenix federal courtroom in connection with the exploitation of girls by a self-proclaimed FLDS leader.
2 min read - USAZCentral | The Arizona Republic
DPS busts major auto theft ring, recovering 22 stolen vehicles valued at $1.4 million
The operation began on Sept. 23, 2024, when DPS detectives were contacted by Phoenix police about three stolen pickup trucks in northern Phoenix.
3 min read - LifestyleThe Arizona Republic
Who pays if a neighbor makes improvements on the wrong side of a property line?
If a neighbor makes improvements on your property, do you have to pay for it? Find out in this week's real estate law column.
1 min read - BusinessUSA TODAY
Frontier Airlines gets fancier with new first class-style seats
Frontier Airlines will introduce first class style seats in late 2025 and add new perks to its frequent flyer program earlier in the year.
2 min read - OpinionLos Angeles Times Opinion
Commentary: Christmas is coming, and California is still counting ballots. Is that a problem?
Los Angeles County gave voters until Dec. 1 to fix ballots that lacked a signature matching the rolls. The state has the nation's last uncalled congressional race.
3 min read - USCBS News
"It's Christmas": Chef urged thieves to donate $32K worth of stolen pies
A Michelin-starred chef called on the thieves who stole his van, along with 2,500 meat pies inside it, to embrace the holiday spirit.
2 min read - USThe Providence Journal
Smithfield police respond after an believed to be armed barricades himself inside residence
The Smithfield police are outside an Elmgrove Avenue residence after a man believed to have a firearm barricaded himself inside a room, the police said.
- WorldCBS News
Death sentence upheld for tycoon — unless she pays $9 billion
Truong My Lan was convicted of swindling money from Saigon Commercial Bank (SCB) and sentenced to death for fraud totaling $27 billion.
4 min read - USChicago Tribune
Boy,14, fatally wounded Monday night in Little Village neighborhood
A 14-year-old boy was found fatally wounded Tuesday night in an apartment building in the Little Village neighborhood, Chicago police said. Shortly after midnight, officers responded to a call of a person shot at an apartment building in the 2200 block of South Christiana Avenue and found a boy with a gunshot wound to the chest, police said. Officers began life saving measures and when ...
- LifestylePalm Beach Post
Winter is here. Sort of. Depends on which winter you mean. Here's the difference
There are two different definitions of winter: meteorological and astronomical. One started Dec. 1; the other won't be here until Dec. 21.
3 min read - USBluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va.
Bitter cold has region firmly in its grasp
Dec. 3—bluefield — Temperatures in the teens and possible wind chill factors in the single digits led forecasters Monday to issues hazardous weather outlooks for much of southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia and open warming locations in Mercer County. The National Weather Service in Blacksburg, Va., expected wind chills Monday night near zero degrees in Mercer, Summers, Monroe and ...
2 min read - LifestyleBluefield Daily Telegraph, W.Va.
First night of Holiday of Lights
Dec. 3—bluefield — A bright tradition started off big this holiday season when families, their dogs and even the Grinch got into cars and trucks decorated for Christmas and headed for the annual Holiday of Lights at Bluefield City Park. The annual Holiday of Lights opened Thanksgiving evening at Bluefield City Park and will remain open until Jan. 5, 2025 with the hours being Sunday to Thursday ...
3 min read - USMichigan Advance
Wetland loss could cost Michiganders billions in flood damage, according to new report
After the loss of key federal wetlands protections in 2023, scientists are warning the damage this change could bring to wetlands would also bring billions of dollars of flood damage with it. According to a report from the Union of Concerned Scientists, there are 30 million acres of wetlands across the upper Midwestern United States […]
7 min read - USThe Courier Journal
What is Giving Tuesday and why is it important? Here's what to know
Giving Tuesday was launched in 2012. Nonprofit leaders say the annual philanthropic event helps bring in new donors and record donations.
3 min read - PoliticsThe Courier Journal
Which other presidents have pardoned relatives? Trump is on the list
Biden joins a short list of other presidents who have pardoned their family members.
2 min read - USThe Arizona Republic
Here's how to submit your 2025-26 FAFSA to unlock financial aid for college
Where can I get help to fill out a FAFSA in Arizona? What documents do I need? Here's what to know about applying for student aid.
2 min read - USThe Florida Times-Union
Jacksonville women avoid prison in $4 million COVID test Medicare scam with 65,000 bills
The mother-and-daughter business owners cooperated with investigators and helped build cases against four other people tied to Medicare fraud.
3 min read - USThe Repository
North Canton residents object to group home for children with developmental disabilties
The North Canton Planning Commission will meet Wednesday to decide whether to grant a permit so a nonprofit can build a group home for children.
6 min read - USWFTV
Remembering Harris Rosen: Company set to discuss its ‘vision for the future’
Harris Rosen, a hotel mogul and philanthropist, died on Nov. 25 at the age of 85.
1 min read - USLohud | The Journal News
Second defendant sentenced to prison in slaying of Mount Vernon teen
Christopher Mills helped the gunman get away when Anthony Boyd Jr. was shot and killed in Mount Vernon.
2 min read - USWFXT
Adjusted map: Storm could bring up to 6 inches of snow to parts of Massachusetts
Bundle up! Chilly temperatures are here to stay before a midweek storm arrives with snow, rain, and wind.
2 min read - USNiagara Gazette, Niagara Falls, N.Y.
County lawmakers to be briefed in private on leave for public defenders
Dec. 3—Niagara County lawmakers are slated to receive an update in private this week on the recent decision to place two public defenders on paid administrative leave. Niagara Falls Legislator and Democratic Minority Leader Chris Robins said he's expecting to receive more information about the forced leave for public defenders Nicholas Robinson and Vince Sandonato during today's legislature ...
2 min read - USNew Jersey Monitor
Paterson schools failed to protect students from sexual harassment and assault, feds say
Multiple failures led the Paterson school district to respond insufficiently to numerous complaints of sexual harassment, leaving districts vulnerable to sex discrimination, federal officials say.
3 min read - USWAVY
VSP: Hit-and-run crash causes delays near Rip Rap Road
A vehicle crash caused major delays on I-64 in Hampton early Tuesday morning.
1 min read - PoliticsLansing State Journal
Michigan US Sen. Gary Peters criticizes President Biden's pardon of son Hunter Biden
In a social media post, the Michigan Democrat said the president and his family "shouldn't get special treatment."
3 min read - LifestyleThe Columbus Dispatch
Friends of Alum Creek Dog Park holding 15th Holiday Pet Food drive for seniors and their pets
Friends of Alum Creek Dog Park hosting their 15th Holiday Pet Food Drive to help needy seniors and their pets on Sunday and Monday.
1 min read - USThe Sanford Herald, N.C.
Man charged in wife's death has hearing
Dec. 3—A nearly 53-year-old man charged with first-degree murder in the Jan. 4, 2022 death of his wife has an administrative hearing set for Dec. 16. Brent James Bockes, who turns 53 on Dec. 8, has been held in jail for nearly three years since he was arrested in Murfreesboro, Tenn. following a vehicle crash on Jan. 5, 2022. Bockes subsequently fled the scene, but was arrested a short time ...
2 min read - USLubbock Avalanche-Journal
Lubbock ISD board to consider school closures Wednesday
The LISD school board on Wednesday will consider proposed changes to several Lubbock schools, including the possible permanent closure of some of them.
3 min read - LifestyleTimes Record News
The MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights is open for the holiday season
The MSU-Burns Fantasy of Lights display officially open for Christmas season
1 min read - USKCAU Sioux City
December 3rd AM: Milder but breezy before another brief cooldown
Here is your weather forecast for Siouxland.
2 min read - USThe Des Moines Register
Iowa will give out 1 million books to first graders as part of early literacy push
The Iowa Department of Education will hand out 100,000 book packs — 1 million books in all — to first grade students this winter.
2 min read - BusinessMilwaukee Journal Sentinel
This program trains minorities for real estate development. It meets some goals but could improve
Associates in Commercial Real Estate provides classroom instruction, project-based learning, and networking with peers and industry professionals.
2 min read - BusinessAustin American-Statesman
H-E-B announces new stores, renovations in Austin area. Why are some residents frustrated?
Last week, H-E-B announced an impressive slate of openings and renovations; however, not all residents are excited by the potential of a new H-E-B.
5 min read - PoliticsAustin American-Statesman
When does the Electoral College vote? AP forecasts 312-226 vote for Donald Trump
The meeting of the electors takes place on the first Tuesday after the second Wednesday in December after the general election.
3 min read - USAmes Tribune
AMES Center opens with therapy classrooms, home school assistance program, food pantry
The Ames Multi-Purpose Educational Center (AMES Center) opened this fall in the former Beloit Residential Treatment Center on Northwestern Avenue.
3 min read - LifestyleAustin American-Statesman
When is the first day of winter? What to know about winter solstice 2024
In 2024, the solstice falls on Dec. 21, marking the official beginning of winter.
1 min read - WorldThe Guardian
Trump threat and mounting dangers in Mexico drive migrant rush towards US
People waiting in Tapachula by Guatemala border fear Trump’s election could worsen crisis and spur northward flight
6 min read - USSource New Mexico
About 1/3 of those who lost homes in Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire have gotten final payment offers
The federal office overseeing compensation for New Mexico’s biggest-ever wildfire has finally released numbers showing it has made final payment offers to about a third of people who lost their homes in the blaze more than two years ago. New Mexico’s congressional delegation had been pressing the Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire claims office for that […]
6 min read - USThe Guardian
Poverty in Lahaina has doubled after 2023 wildfire: ‘We’re cutting down on what we eat’
Maui, struck by one of the deadliest blazes in modern US history, has seen tourism drop, a shortage of houses and persistent inflation
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