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19+ min ago (255+ words) The President reserved his strongest condemnation for the attack in Syria on Saturday, which resulted in the deaths of two U.S. service members and one American civilian interpreter. U.S. Central Command confirmed the casualties occurred during an ambush by a lone ISIS gunman in central Syria. "We mourn the loss of three great American patriots," President Trump told reporters before departing for the Army-Navy football game in Baltimore. He vowed a forceful response, later stating in a social media post, "There will be very serious retaliation. This was an ISIS attack against the U.S., and Syria, in a very dangerous part of Syria" The President also extended his condolences to the victims of an antisemitic terror attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach, Australia, on Sunday. The massacre, which occurred during a Hanukkah celebration, saw two gunmen kill at least 11 people and wound 29 others, including…...

10+ hour, 28+ min ago (1439+ words) WEST PALM BEACH " Ivan Gabriel Mafla Bolanos recently placed third in the Cruzando La-Isla Marathon in the Gal'pagos Islands of Ecuador. Eight days later, he ran - and won - a marathon, this time in South Florida. Traveling from Ecuador the day before, Bolanos was the firsts finisher in the 2025 U.S. Polo Assn. Palm Beaches Marathon in 2:37:56 on a cool, breezy December morning in downtown West Palm Beach. Bolanos finished ahead of Wellington's Charles Richardson (2:43:16) and Canada's Simon Boudreau (2:43:59). "It's something incredible when you win the races," Bolanos said. "Because when you are second " or third " that's not a good feeling." Meanwhile, Teresita Granados Solis was the first female to cross the finish line in the marathon. The 35-year-old Costa Rica native took home first-place honors in 3:06:55, finishing ahead of Palm Beach Gardens' Eryn Renehan (3:19:28) and Palm Beach's Alina Morrison (3:19.36). The win was…...

14+ hour, 50+ min ago (779+ words) Sunday features some sun, more clouds, morning showers, and afternoon storms in the East Coast metro area, while the Gulf Coast will see a mix of sun, clouds, and periods of showers." The Keys will be cloudy with a few showers." Expect an elevated risk of dangerous rip currents at the Atlantic beaches." Sunday's highs will be in the low-80s on the mainland and the mid-70s in the Keys. Monday will bring a cool morning, with lows in the upper-50s to mid-60s on the mainland." The day will be breezy around South Florida, along with a mix of sun and clouds in the east coast metro area, lots of sun along the Gulf coast, and good sun with a few clouds in the Keys." Expect an increasing risk of dangerous rip currents at the Atlantic and Gulf beaches." Monday's highs will be…...

14+ hour, 51+ min ago (333+ words) After bringing significant accumulations to Montana and parts of the Rockies, a'fast-moving clipper storm will bring a 1,500-mile stretch of accumulating snow and slippery travel from the Midwest to southern New England this weekend. Travel and event impacts: Snow-covered and icy roads will develop quickly over the weekend, creating hazardous travel along I-70 and I-95. Air travel delays are likely from the Ohio Valley to southern New England. Attendees of the Army-Navy football game in Baltimore should expect slippery roads for the return trip. An Arctic blast will send temperatures plunging across the Midwest and Northeast this weekend, delivering the coldest air so far this season for many. AccuWeather meteorologists say the extreme chill will be short-lived, with a gradual moderation in temperatures expected before Christmas. After historic flooding and mudslides across western Washington, a short-lived break from heavy rain will last…...

14+ hour, 51+ min ago (1627+ words) Hanukkah (Hebrew: ", usually spelled " pronounced [anu'ka] in Modern Hebrew, also romanized as Chanukah or Chanuka), also known as the Festival of Lights, is an eight-day Jewish holiday commemorating the rededication of the Holy Temple (the Second Temple) in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean Revolt of the 2nd century BCE. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days, starting on the 25th day of Kislev according to the Hebrew calendar, which may fall between late November and late December in the Gregorian calendar. 323 BC " After Alexander the Great died, the Seleucid Empire arose out of his fractured empire, the land where Israel is now. 167 BC " King Antiochus IV becomes king, persecuting the Jewish people and desecrating their sacred temple 165 BC " The revolt by the Maccabees in Jerusalem was ultimately successful, as they regained control of the Temple, creating the holiday. 164 BC…...

14+ hour, 54+ min ago (998+ words) Listen: https://southfloridareporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Reese-9368826.mp3 WASHINGTON (AP) " A new AP-NORC poll finds that American shoppers are facing a holiday season marred by persistent financial strain, with the vast majority citing stubbornly high prices for everyday essentials. The poll delivers a sobering assessment for President Donald Trump, showing that widespread consumer pessimism remains a significant threat to his administration's popularity, despite official efforts to buoy public confidence in the economy. According to the survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research, a significant 68% of U.S. adults continue to believe the nation's economy is in "poor" condition. This sentiment is largely unchanged from the period preceding Trump's return to office, indicating a deep-seated frustration that transcends the recent changes in administration. The data underscores that for most families, the central point of pain is not the current rate of inflation"which has slowed to…...

14+ hour, 54+ min ago (930+ words) Health care costs can be a budget buster for retirees, even for those who have been carefully saving for years. The average 65-year-old retiring this year will spend $172,500 on health care and medical bills, according to an estimate from Fidelity. That sum is roughly double the amount needed two decades ago, and it's only likely to keep growing. What's more, it doesn't include paid'long-term-care services'such as home health aides and nursing homes, which as many as 40% of adults will need one day, according to the'U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. While the vast majority of Americans 65 and older have insurance through Medicare, the public health program doesn't cover everything (like long-term care), leaving many older adults with significant health-related funding gaps. In addition, even seniors covered by Medicare have to pay premiums, deductibles and other expenses. On the bright…...

14+ hour, 57+ min ago (203+ words) Creating digital safety habits now helps families: Digital safety isn't about fear'it's about confidence. And with the right tools and habits, families can enjoy technology rather than constantly worry about it. When it comes to young users, choosing safer devices is one of the simplest ways to protect them before they even go online. Parents often assume that every phone or tablet is basically the same, but that isn't true. Some devices have features that reduce exposure to adult content, limit social media access, and help kids develop healthier screen habits from the beginning. Understanding what makes a device "kid-safe" helps parents make better long-term decisions. For example, some models limit access to app stores by default, encourage communication only with trusted contacts, and reduce distracting features that can lead to unhealthy usage patterns. These kinds of tools can give…...

15+ hour ago (413+ words) Estate planning is important as it involves the planning of your asset flow after your demise. It covers the drafting of wills, trusts, and other legal instruments. These arrangements also help safeguard a client's family financially while honoring their wishes. If there is an inadequate arrangement, families may fight with each other in court for their share of the inheritance. Estate planning attorneys are typically well-versed in putting together unique plans for individual needs. They are skilled at dealing with complex legal obligations. These professionals know exactly how to make sure that all the documents that they put together are legally binding and convey the wishes of the client. Thus, enabling families to avoid any pitfalls and complications that may arise. The protection of assets is one of the key reasons that families will look to use the services of…...

15+ hour, 1+ min ago (432+ words) To understand why HOAs are becoming more central to modern community management, look at how their responsibilities have evolved in recent years, and why residents are increasingly turning to these bodies for support on issues that extend far beyond aesthetics. Traditionally, HOAs focused on maintaining common areas, enforcing architectural guidelines, and coordinating landscaping. However, the complexity of community life in the 21st century has expanded expectations. Today, many associations play a role in shaping community safety practices. Residents increasingly view these efforts not as optional extras, but as foundational elements of neighborhood planning. As communities become more diverse and interconnected, residents look for centralized structures that can represent collective concerns to local authorities and service providers. This connection between proactive management and quality of life is increasingly highlighted in both industry reporting and academic analysis of neighborhood dynamics. One of the…...