Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
Community, Diversity, Sustainability and other Overused Words
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Holiday cheer turning hostile in restaurants Every year, millions of Americans head into stores and restaurants expecting warmth, efficiency, and holiday magic. But behind the counters, another reality is unfolding—one marked by rising stress, intensifying customer aggression, and a workforce pushed beyond its limits. CaterCow reports that 2025 holiday season is shaping up to be one of the most stressful in recent memory for retail and restaurant staff. Customer behavior is de...
KYIV/MOSCOW, December 25, 2025 - As the Russo-Ukrainian War enters its fourth year, the conflict has solidified into a grinding stalemate of attrition, with Russian forces making slow, incremental advances in eastern Ukraine at an enormous human and material cost, while Ukrainian defenses-bolstered by innovative drone warfare-hold firm without major breakthroughs on either side.Independent analysts from the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) estimate that Russia seized...
Sweida, Syria - December 23, 2025: In the wake of Bashar al-Assad's ouster one year ago, Syria's Druze minority in the southern province of Sweida has faced escalating threats from sectarian clashes and pressures from the new Damascus government led by transitional President Ahmed al-Sharaa, formerly of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). Israel has emerged as a key protector, providing military aid, humanitarian assistance, and airstrikes to shield the community, according to...
Grusho Anna // Shutterstock Movies and TV shows casting across the US The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a big part of that journey. Whether you're a working actor or an aspiring one, you might be...
Mental health strategies for co-parenting during the holidays The holiday season arrives with its own mythology. It is supposed to be joyous and sparkling, filled with rituals that bind families together. Yet for co-parents, this time of year often carries a different emotional tone. The logistics alone can feel like a second full-time job. Two households suddenly have to align school breaks, travel plans, extended family expectations, and the simple desire to make the...
Pacific Grove, California - December 29, 2025--The body of 55-year-old Erica Fox, a dedicated triathlete and co-founder of the popular open-water swimming group Kelp Krawlers, was recovered over the weekend, bringing a tragic close to a week-long search following a suspected shark attack in Monterey Bay.Fox disappeared on Sunday, December 21, while swimming with about 17 fellow Kelp Krawlers members off Lovers Point in Pacific Grove, a scenic spot known for its rocky coves and...
Los Angeles, CA - December 28, 2025--The video game community is grieving the sudden death of Vince Zampella, the influential developer and co-creator of the blockbuster Call of Duty franchise, who died at age 55 in a single-vehicle crash on December 21. According to the California Highway Patrol, the accident occurred around 12:45 p.m. on the Angeles Crest Highway in the San Gabriel Mountains north of Los Angeles. Zampella was driving a 2026 Ferrari 296 GTS southbound when...
Castaic, California - December 27, 2025A major natural gas pipeline ruptured Saturday afternoon in Castaic, north of Los Angeles, forcing the closure of all lanes on Interstate 5 in both directions and triggering a shelter-in-place order for nearby residents. The incident occurred around 4:20 p.m. near Ridge Route Road and Pine Crest Place, just east of the southbound lanes of the I-5 freeway. Los Angeles County Fire Department officials reported that the rupture involved a...
December 27, 2025 MINNEAPOLIS - While the mainstream media completely ignores the story, a 23-year-old independent journalist and YouTuber, Nick Shirley, has ignited a firestorm on social media with a 43-minute investigative video claiming to uncover over $110 million in taxpayer-funded fraud tied to Somali-run childcare, adult daycare, and healthcare facilities in Minnesota. The video, titled "I Investigated Minnesota's Billion Dollar Fraud Scandal," was posted on YouTube...
Minneapolis, MN - December 26, 2025A 42-minute video released today by independent journalist Nick Shirley has gone viral, documenting on-the-ground visits to several Minneapolis-area child care centers that appear deserted despite being licensed for dozens-or even hundreds-of children and receiving millions in state funding. The investigation focuses on facilities participating in Minnesota's Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), which provides subsidies to low-income...
December 25, 2025: Two years after the devastating October 7, 2023, attack that killed around 1,200 Israelis and took 251 hostages, sparking a war that has claimed over 66,000 Palestinian lives and reduced much of Gaza to rubble, Hamas leaders continue to frame the conflict as a strategic triumph.bbc.com Key Hamas leaders, including the late Yahya Sinwar, Mohammed Deif, and Ismail Haniyeh, orchestrated the October 7 operation known as "Al-Aqsa Flood." The architects of the...
When you're planning a family trip to Waikiki, choosing the right hotel can make all the difference, especially when you're traveling with teenagers, hoping to balance beach time, sightseeing, and a little breathing room. On our most recent stay in Oʻahu, my daughter and I checked into The Ambassador Hotel of Waikiki, while her grandparents stayed nearby in an Airbnb. That setup ended up being perfect: we had our own space, easy access to them, and a hotel that genuinely...
A new ‘solution’ to student homelessness: A parking lot where students can sleep safely in their cars When Edgar Rosales Jr. uses the word “home,” the second-year college student with a linebacker’s build isn’t referring to the house he plans to buy after becoming a nurse or getting a job in public health. Rather, the student at California’s Long Beach City College is talking about the parking lot he slept in every night for more than a year. With Oprah-esque enthusiasm, R...
1 popular statin medications Statins are among the most commonly prescribed medications for reducing high cholesterol and lowering the risk of heart attack and stroke. People searching for popular statin medications are often trying to understand the differences between the drugs, how they work, and which one might be the best fit for their health needs. They may also be curious about side effects, cost comparisons, alternatives, and long-term benefits. This guide from...
5 ways to get your business finances ready for the new year New year, new calendar, and new opportunities for your business. But first comes the cleanup. The weeks before January are when all the loose ends show up — invoices that need collecting, payroll that needs double-checking, and plans that need to be set in motion before another busy year begins. It’s tempting to push financial details to January, but taking a few hours now can make the difference between a smooth sta...
Beyond the house: Insuring your deck, fence, and detached garage When homeowners review their policy, their focus often remains on Coverage A: Dwelling, which is the physical structure of the main house. However, a significant portion of a property’s value resides in its external, unattached structures, such as detached garages, fencing, sheds, and gazebos. Cheap Insurance explains how these external structures are covered under a different section of the homeowners i...
jittawit21 // Shutterstock Cheapest gas stations in every state Dec. 23, 2025 Anyone who drives a car understands the sting of having to fill up their tank and pulling into the gas station, only to discover that gas prices have skyrocketed. Paying extra for gas means you have less to spend on other things, which, over time, can really put a crimp in your budget. Cheap Insurance explored some of the reasons behind major changes in gas prices, and compiled a list of the...
Why shoppers around the world abandon carts and what they expect from international checkout in 2026 Global e-commerce has crossed the $6 trillion mark and according to Shopify, cross-border commerce is now growing faster than domestic sales in many regions. As more shoppers buy from brands outside their home country, the opportunity for global sales continues to accelerate. But, as Passport discusses here, international demand alone doesn’t guarantee conversion. The final m...
Riverside, California - December 24, 2025 Tylor Chase, the former Nickelodeon child actor best known for portraying the quirky Martin Qwerly on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide from 2004 to 2007, has been provided temporary housing just days before Christmas, offering a glimmer of hope amid his well-documented battles with homelessness, mental health, and substance use. On December 23, Chase's former co-star Daniel Curtis Lee - who played Simon "Cookie" Nelson-Cook on...
On the evening of December 15, 2025, the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills transformed into a enchanted haven of elegance and artistry as the American Ballet Theatre (ABT) hosted its annual Holiday Benefit in the iconic International Ballroom. This glittering gathering was nothing short of spectacular—a captivating blend of world-class performances, heartfelt speeches, devoted supporters, and pure holiday magic. What made the night truly unforgettable was the intimate s...
