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11+ hour, 25+ min ago (307+ words) Friday features a mild morning in South Florida." Look for sunny skies on the mainland and good sun with a few clouds at times in the Keys." Friday's highs will be in the low-80s right at the Atlantic coast and in the Keys, while the rest of the mainland will reach the mid-80s. Saturday will bring a seasonably mild morning and mostly sunny skies to the mainland. The Keys will see lots of sun and some clouds." Saturday's highs will be mainly in the mid-80s in the East Coast metro area and near 80 degrees along the Gulf Coast and in the Keys. Sunday will feature good sun, some clouds, and a few afternoon showers and storms in the East Coast metro area." The Gulf Coast will see some sun, more clouds, and periods of showers." The Keys will see mostly sunny skies…...

11+ hour, 27+ min ago (785+ words) Bathtub Party Day encourages us all to skip the ordinary shower and linger in the tub instead. On December 5th, add some suds to the tub and pamper yourself. 1700 BC " 3000 years ago is about the time that the first "ancestral" pedestal tub was unearthed on the island of Crete. It measured at five feet long, was made of hard pottery, and its shape resembled our modern 19th-century claw-foot tub. "1825 " It wasn"t until the sixth president of the United States, John Quincy Adams, took office that the first bathtub appeared in the White House. Unfortunately, the actual bathing was a bit tricky as there was no running water. 1853 " Franklin Pierce, the 14th man to serve as President, was the first to have a tub installed in the stunning Washington D.C. residence. 1873 " Jacob Vollrath and John Michael Kohler founded the Kohler Company. 1883 " American John…...

11+ hour, 28+ min ago (323+ words) On Thursday, a tense classified briefing before Congress set off a fierce debate over a U.S. military strike on an alleged narcotics vessel that killed two survivors " a follow'up attack that lawmakers say may amount to a war crime. Frank M. Bradley, the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) head who ordered the strike, testified there was no explicit directive to "kill them all" from Pete Hegseth " " even as lawmakers viewed footage from the September 2 Caribbean operation they described as "one of the most troubling" they've ever seen. According to U.S. officials, the original airstrike targeted a suspected drug'trafficking boat. The vessel capsized, and some survivors " reportedly two crew members " were seen clinging to the wreckage, seemingly incapacitated and surrounded by water. "Two of those survivors were then struck in a second missile attack. Officials claim the survivors were attempting to reboard the boat and…...

11+ hour, 29+ min ago (716+ words) WASHINGTON " The Federal Bureau of Investigation announced Thursday that they have arrested Brian J. Cole Jr., 30, of Woodbridge, Virginia, for his alleged role in planting two pipe-bomb devices outside the headquarters of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and the Republican National Committee (RNC) in Washington, D.C., on the evening of January 5, 2021, one day before the January 6 United States Capitol attack. According to charging papers released by the United States Department of Justice, Cole is charged with transporting explosive devices and the attempted malicious destruction of property by means of explosives. Authorities say he purchased bomb-component materials such as galvanized piping, end caps, and kitchen timers in 2019-2020, and his cell-phone and vehicle location data place him in the vicinity of the DNC and RNC the night the devices were planted. The bomb devices did not detonate, but the FBI has described them as…...

11+ hour, 31+ min ago (433+ words) Washington, D.C. " According to new polling data from Gallup, consumer sentiment in the U.S. has taken a notable hit, dragging holiday-spending expectations downward in tandem. The survey found that the Economic Confidence Index (ECI) slid seven points in November to -30, marking the lowest reading since a -35 in July 2024. Consumers" view of current economic conditions has worsened: only 21 % of U.S. adults now describe conditions as "excellent" or "good," down from 24 % in October and the poorest such rating since March. Meanwhile, 40% say conditions are "poor," up from 37% last month. Optimism about future economic improvement has also flagged. Just 27% of respondents believe the economy is getting better, which is "the lowest since July 2024." On the flip side, 68% say it is getting worse. Job-market confidence mirrored the broader economic gloom. Only 33% of Americans say this is a good time to find a "quality job," while 63% call it…...

11+ hour, 32+ min ago (271+ words) A cheap and cheerful treasure hunt? American consumers are saying: yes, please. As evidence, Dollar Tree just delivered one of its strongest quarters in years " an emphatic reminder that, in a stressed consumer economy, discount retailers can win big. Holidays bring out treasure-hunting tendencies in consumers, and Halloween 2025 stood out for Dollar Tree in a big way. Management called it a "record," powered by the company's expanding multi-price mix " a strategy that sees Dollar Tree sell higher-margin items at $3, $4, and $5 while preserving the overall value proposition and bring-'em-in appeal of its $1.25 base price. Clearly, the shift is paying off. Discretionary'comps'rose almost 5%, and as a portion of Dollar Tree's overall sales mix it ticked up to just over 50%, signaling that the company's 9,269 stores benefit from more a thrill-of-the-hunt identity that separate it from Dollar General and other deep discounters. Margins…...

11+ hour, 35+ min ago (568+ words) Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday proposed an artificial intelligence "bill of rights" to stymie unfettered AI growth, crack down on sexual AI chatbots, and restrict AI data centers in Florida. Hinted at'for months, these legislative proposals come in sharp contrast to pro-tech push marking President Donald Trump's second term in office. Trump " allied with technology titans like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg " toyed with an executive order to thwart state-level AI regulations earlier this month. But DeSantis insists he won't allow Florida to fall victim to dangers he believes unrestricted AI development will yield. "We cannot turn it all over to machines and think it's going to work out great in the end," he said in a press conference from The Villages, joined by an Orlando mom who'lost her son'to suicide after an AI chatbot encouraged him to "come home....

11+ hour, 38+ min ago (421+ words) In today's workforce, aesthetic maintenance is no longer an optional perk " it's fast becoming an unspoken prerequisite for career success. According to a recent investigation by Business Insider, professionals across industries are feeling pressure to invest in beauty regimens, cosmetic procedures and weight-loss drugs in order to remain relevant in the office. For 44-year-old public-relations executive Emily Reynolds, the balancing act is real: she pays for Botox, fillers, laser facials and heavy workouts to walk "the precarious line between looking mature enough to show I'm experienced, and young enough to be desirable." The data supports what may have seemed anecdotal: attractive people tend to earn more and advance faster. A 2023 study found that the "prettiest" MBA graduates earned an extra $5,500 annually compared to their peers. "It matters as much for men as it does for women," says Nikhil Malik, the…...

11+ hour, 39+ min ago (1418+ words) With the festive holiday season just around the corner, new research has determined how much a trip to Walt Disney World Resort will really cost in 2025. The study based the data on the expenses for a family of four (two adults and two children) for a seven-night stay. According to the data, the average Disney trip will now set families back by a total of$10,064.37.This equates to a staggering total of$2,516.09per person. While the study considered the expenses of a seven-night trip, this means that the average family can expect to spend around$1,437.77 per dayat Disney World. The average cost of a trip to Walt Disney World Resort in 2025: The research found thataccommodationwill be the costliest expense for families, coming in at an average of$3,592.77 for a seven-night stay.In order todetermine the average accommodation cost, the research analyzed…...

11+ hour, 40+ min ago (603+ words) In Omaha, starting hand selection is crucial. With four hole cards, the number of possible hand combinations is much higher than in Texas Hold'em, making it easy to get carried away with weaker hands. However, starting with premium hands can help set a solid foundation for success. The strongest starting hands in Omaha are those that offer both high card value and connectedness, such as double-suited hands with high cards (A" A" K" K") or four cards in sequence (J" Q" 10" 9). These hands provide more opportunities to hit straights or flushes, increasing your chances of winning on the flop. It's important to avoid hands with too many low cards or disconnected cards that don't offer much potential. Additionally, starting hands like AAKK are strong, but they are not invincible. Always be prepared to fold these hands if the board develops…...