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11+ hour, 17+ min ago (707+ words) Monday features plenty of clouds, a few early storms, and some afternoon storms on a gusty breeze in the East Coast metro area as a front approaches." The Gulf Coast will see clouds and showers on a blustery breeze." Look for more clouds than sun and some storms in the Keys." Expect an increasing risk of dangerous rip currents at the Atlantic and Gulf beaches. Monday's highs will be mainly in the mid-80s in the East Coast metro area and in the low-80s along the Gulf Coast and the Keys " but look for temperatures to drop quickly in the evening. Tuesday will bring morning lows in the low- to mid-60s on the mainland." Look for more clouds than sun during the day, and the East Coast metro area will also see a few afternoon showers in spots." Expect an elevated risk of…...

11+ hour, 19+ min ago (1085+ words) National Brownie Day is on December 8. Every year brownie lovers come from far and wide to celebrate National Brownie'Day.' Warm, chewy, and rich, a nice chocolate (or blondie) brownie is the perfect dessert to end your night with. Indulge in gooey goodness and let the real world melt away with you for a delectable moment. 1870s " Juliana Horatia Ewing tells stories of children who discover they can be helpers, and this forms part of the foundation of what will eventually be a large wing of the Girl Scouts 1893 " Brownies are created as a special treat for the Chicago World's Fair. Bertha Palmer of the Palmer House Hotel requests that pastry chef Joseph Sehl come up with something new 1896 " The Boston Cooking School Cookbook publishes the first recipe for brownies as we know them today. 1897 "Brownies were one of the very first…...

11+ hour, 20+ min ago (1237+ words) The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing a major case that could fundamentally reshape the balance of power within the executive branch, with significant implications for President Donald Trump's ability to fire officials at will. The case, Trump v. Slaughter, centers on the president's removal of Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter and challenges the nearly century-old precedent established in Humphrey's Executor v. United States (1935), which shielded certain independent agency heads from at-will presidential removal. https://southfloridareporter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Reese-9318540.mp3 The dispute is the culmination of a broader legal campaign by the Trump administration to assert greater presidential control over the federal bureaucracy, particularly over multi-member, bipartisan commissions. Since returning to office, the administration has sought to dismiss numerous officials from agencies like the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), arguing that the president must have the power to remove executive officers…...

11+ hour, 22+ min ago (1374+ words) by Anna Claire Vollers, Florida Phoenix A Medicare pilot program will allow private companies to use artificial intelligence to review older Americans" requests for certain medical care " and will reward the companies when they deny it. In January, the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will launch the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model to test AI-powered prior authorizations on certain health services for Medicare patients in six states: Arizona, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas and Washington. The program is scheduled to last through 2031. The program effectively inserts one of private insurance"s most unpopular features " prior authorization " into traditional Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people 65 and older and those with certain disabilities. Prior authorization is the process by which patients and doctors must ask health insurers to approve medical procedures or drugs before proceeding. Adults over…...

11+ hour, 24+ min ago (1022+ words) The ticking clock on the Social Security trust funds has policy experts and lawmakers scrambling for solutions, with one proposal'raising the full retirement age (FRA) to 70'gaining increasing traction on Capitol Hill. The program, which millions of Americans rely on for financial stability in their later years, is currently projected to face a shortfall within the next decade, necessitating an overhaul to prevent automatic benefit cuts. Under current law, the full retirement age is gradually rising and is set at 67 for everyone born in 1960 or later. However, proponents of the age-70 plan argue that this adjustment is necessary to reflect the dramatic increase in life expectancy since the program was first enacted in 1935. For every year the FRA is delayed, the program's financial stability is extended, potentially avoiding more draconian measures such as sharp, across-the-board benefit reductions or massive tax…...

11+ hour, 25+ min ago (403+ words) Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) apps like'Afterpay, Klarna, and Affirm'have exploded in popularity " especially during the holiday season. With just a few clicks, shoppers can split purchases into smaller payments, often interest-free. It sounds like the perfect solution when money is tight. But is Buy Now, Pay Later really helping your budget" or creating long-term debt you don't see coming? This guide breaks down how BNPL works, the risks most people overlook, and how to protect your finances if Buy Now, Pay Later debt starts getting out of control. When you choose a BNPL option at checkout, you're essentially taking out a'short-term loan. The retailer gets paid immediately, and you pay the provider back in installments " usually four biweekly payments. BNPL apps promote "no interest" and "instant approval," but there are details shoppers often miss: BNPL feels less intimidating than…...

11+ hour, 26+ min ago (878+ words) By Tom Marquardt And Patrick Darr Pinot noir thrives in California's diverse terroir, though this thin-skinned "heartbreak grape" demands specific conditions: cool nights, morning fog, and proximity to the Pacific. While Sonoma County leads in production volume, connoisseurs seek bottles specifically from Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast appellations. Napa's Carneros region benefits from San Pablo Bay's cooling influence, as does Monterey along the Central Coast'both yielding wines with pronounced red fruit notes, earthiness, and bright acidity. Our personal preference leans toward Santa Barbara County's Sta. Rita Hills, where pinot noir develops intriguing complexity, spice, and dark fruit characteristics. The neighboring Santa Ynez and Santa Maria valleys also produce noteworthy expressions. Here are a few from specific regions that we have recently tasted: Sea Smoke Southing Pinot Noir Sta. Rita Hills 2022 ($95). Named for the producer's south-facing hillsides, this exquisite pinot…...

19+ hour, 57+ min ago (94+ words) A shooting involving an off-duty Palm Beach County sheriff's deputy occurred Saturday evening west of Boynton Beach. Deputies were called to the 9000 block of Water Course Way at 5:21 p.m. for an altercation that led to gunfire in the Boynton Waters community, near Jog Road and Water Course Way. When they arrived, deputies found one man dead. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office confirmed the incident involved an off-duty deputy, who was not injured in the shooting. The name of the person who was killed has not been released....

21+ hour, 12+ min ago (291+ words) 12-court facliy also is Xcel's world headquarters. The largest indoor padel club in the United States is officially open and in West Palm Beach. More than 350 people turned out Thursday night for the grand opening of Xcel Padel, a new 12-court indoor facility that also serves as the company's world headquarters. It is 80,000 square feet. The complex spans a large warehouse at 101 Sansbury War off Southern Boulevard. Padel, a racquet sport combining parts of tennis and squash in which balls are hit off glass walls and mesh fencing, has been growing rapidly worldwide and is now gaining momentum in our area. The ball must bounce once on your side before hitting it, but you can hit it off the glass walls. It uses solid, perforated paddles and a lower-pressure tennis ball, with scoring like tennis. The courts are small than…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago (308+ words) Sunday features early fog along the Gulf coast and in the interior." The day will be mostly sunny and warm around South Florida, followed by some evening showers." Sunday's highs will be mainly in the mid-80s on the East Coast and in the low-80s along the Gulf Coast and the Keys. Monday will bring plenty of clouds and periods of showers to the mainland." The Keys see more clouds than sun, periods of showers, and maybe a storm." Monday's highs will be mainly in the low-80s on the East Coast, in the upper-70s along the Gulf Coast, and near 80 degrees in the Keys. Tuesday will feature a cool morning, with lows in the low- to mid-60s on the mainland." The East Coast will see a mix of sun and clouds, with some afternoon showers." The Gulf Coast will be mostly sunny, while…...