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Budget details, third-year priorities could emerge in Gov. Healey’s second State of the Commonwealth
Gov. Maura Healey scheduled her annual State of the Commonwealth speech for Jan. 16, her office said Wednesday, putting on the books an event that could offer more insight into the governor’s third-year priorities and fiscal year 2026 budget proposal.


US stocks falling sharply with the S&P and the Nasdaq now down over 1%
The major stock indices are moving to new lows as the Fed Chair says the call was a closer call with risk two-sided. That helped to push the USD higher as well.The Dow is donw -0.83% while the S&p and the Nasdaq are down over 1% The S&P is currently down -1.04% and the Nasdaq is down -1.16% after trading down as much as -1.30%. For the Nasdaq index, it is approaching its rising 100 hour moving average of 19760.11. Getting below that level would have traders looking toward the 200-hour moving average at 19410.19. This article was written by Greg Michalowski at www.forexlive.com.


Senate passes Pentagon policy bill that set off transgender care debate
The $895 billion National Defense Authorization Act passed despite some Democrats’ frustration with a late addition on transgender health care from Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson.


‘Two dead’ in horror plane crash after jet plunges near airport and crashes into street in Buenos Aires


Toyota lands $4.5M to boost EV battery sustainability
Toyota just got a $4.5 million boost from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to make EV batteries more sustainable. more...


Dennis Rodman’s daughter Trinity slams ‘fame-hungry’ NBA legend in astonishing attack and say he’s only dad ‘by blood’


Veteran NFL cult hero hints at shock return to league after leading high school team to surprise state title


White Sox sign righty Bryse Wilson to one-year, $1.05M deal


Gaetz admits to "embarrassing" acts after Republicans join vote to release House ethics report
“I probably partied, womanized, drank and smoked more than I should have earlier in life," Gaetz wrote


NASA Snaps Dusty Mars InSight Lander ‘Farewell’ Image From Orbit
NASA will soon stop listening for radio signals from the dust-covered InSight lander on Mars. A Mars spacecraft commemorated the mission with a new portrait from space.


Dolphins' Grant DuBose to Return Home After Being Hospitalized with Injury vs. Texans
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Grant DuBose is expected to return home on Wednesday after a scary hit against the Houston Texans on Sunday left him...


Apollo Crystals Reveal the Moon’s True Age
Our rocky satellite's real age is concealed by a "remelting" event that caused its surface to liquify, distorting the story told in lunar rocks.


Government funding to run out unless Speaker Mike Johnson can shore up support for bill
Rushing to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown, House Speaker Mike Johnson is scrambling to salvage a stopgap measure to keep federal offices running into March despite an onslaught of opposition from hard-right conservatives led by President-e...


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The hidden danger in the air that can cause infertility, colon cancer and lung problems
"We know this type of air pollution is harmful,” said senior study author Tracey J. Woodruff.


State funds approved for Canaveral space project ‘to cement Florida’s place in history’
Space Florida approved up to $65 million of state funds to help stimulate a $1.8 billion launch site project in Cape Canaveral known as "Project Hinton."


Adam Brody Says His “Email Is Fuller Than It Was” After ‘Nobody Wants This’ Success
"I've gotten a lot of interesting stuff," the star says of the past few months, following the breakout success of the Netflix rom-com.


Tesla Remains A Top EV Stock Pick, Rivian Faces Roadblocks: Analyst
Baird analyst Ben Kallo is reassessing the electric vehicle landscape in light of geopolitical uncertainty and policy changes. Here are two EV players attempting to navigate the turns ahead in 2025.TeslaTesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) remains a top pick with Baird emphasizing its long-term potential despite near-term volatility. The stock, up nearly 91% since the election, has momentum, Kallo says:New Models: Upcoming vehicles, including the lower-cost ‘Model 2’ and Cybertruck, promise to drive volume growth.Cost Efficiencies: Falling production costs and increased factory utilization are expected to boost margins.Regulatory Tailwinds: While the removal of the EV tax credit is a negative for the sector, Tesla's competitors are likely to feel the pinch more.AI and Autonomy: Investments in full self-driving (FSD), Dojo compute, and the ...Full story available on Benzinga.com


Volusia County things to do, starting Dec. 20
Volusia County things to do include a “Scrub Jays in Winter” hike Dec. 21 at Lyonia Preserve in Deltona. Learn about the Florida scrub jay on this two-mile guided hike.


Whitman-Walker Institute Condemns Ban Targeting Transgender Medical Care for Military Families
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Congress passed the FY25 National Defense Authorization Act, which bans military families from accessing the medical care their transgender children need. This ban is a betrayal of our nation's promise to our military families and an...
