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More than 100,000 Xcel customers still without power Wednesday night amid high winds, unclear when power will return
Updated at 6:56 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. More than 115,000 Xcel customers were without power as the sun set Wednesday night due to high winds and extreme fire conditions. Many parts of the Front Range saw heavy winds, with gusts as strong as 85 miles per hour, that knocked down power lines and trees. The state’s largest power…
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VA to launch largest reorganization of health care system in 30 years
The Department of Veterans Affairs is planning a massive reorganization of its health care management system, reducing the number of networks that support VA medical centers and realigning policy offices to promote consistency. In the largest planned overhaul of the Veterans Health Administration framework since 1995, the department will slash the number of Veterans Integrated Service Networks, or VISNs, from…
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See stunning photos of animals and nature captured by AP photojournalists in 2025
The Associated Press’ most striking images from nature in 2025 show existence as fragile as an albino turtle hatchling among its peers or a cicada’s translucent wings. Beyond the headlines and sometimes dangerous human impacts on their worlds, animals and other creatures persist. A polar bear sprawls outside an abandoned research station on an island off Russia, surrounded by grass,…
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The weight-loss strategy that is five times more effective than drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy
While tens of millions of Americans have tried to lose weight with the help of blockbuster medications, scientists say an alternative method is not only more effective, but also more sustainable long-term. Researchers from New York University directly compared the effectiveness of semaglutide and tirzepatide, the active ingredients in weight-loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy and Zepbound, with the more invasive yet permanent…
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Is The Bull Market Over?
Key points: Bitcoin failed to hold above $90,000, indicating a lack of demand at higher levels. Several major altcoins started a recovery, but the higher levels attracted solid selling pressure from the bears. Bitcoin (BTC) bulls pushed the price above $90,000 on Wednesday, but higher levels attracted selling by the bears. Spot BTC exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have recorded outflows of…
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7 More Movies From the 1990s You Forgot Were Awesome
The 1990s were an incredible decade and that goes double when it comes to the movies. It’s a decade that had something for everyone when it came to the cinema. You want action? The 1990s had it. Science fiction, drama, even superhero films? The decade had that, too. It was truly a golden era when it came to movies, which…
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Gifts with heart: 15 thoughtful US ideas that support causes in need | Life and style
Last year, when my daughter opened her axolotl stuffed animal from her grandmother, I admit I was slightly peeved. Did we really need yet another stuffy? But this one had a purpose: it came from World Wildlife Foundation, a conservation non-profit that sends 85% of proceeds toward conservation work and has a four-star rating on Charity Navigator. My daughter loved…
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Intermittent fasting edges daily calorie cuts for blood pressure and long-term cardiovascular risk estimates
In an evolving health landscape, emerging research continues to highlight concerns that could impact everyday wellbeing. Here’s the key update you should know about: Real-world registry data suggest that a 5:2 fasting approach can modestly outperform daily calorie restriction for key blood pressure measures and estimated cardiovascular risk, highlighting its potential as a practical option for adults with overweight or…
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Experts caution against ‘smog-eating’ surfaces
New Delhi: As the Delhi government moves ahead with plans to develop “smog-eating” surfaces in the city, environmental experts on Wednesday warned that such technological interventions should not replace efforts to curb pollution at its source. Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday announced that the government has signed a memorandum of understanding with IIT Madras to identify and…
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‘Trojan horse moment’: anti-rights groups seize chance to fill void left by US aid cuts | Anti-rights movement
The sudden stop work order on USAID in January 2025 sent shock waves around the world. Many health clinics were immediately shut down, leaving millions without access to vital medicines and facilities, with potentially deadly consequences, especially for HIV patients, children, and women and adolescent girls. To many, the subsequent axing of 83% of USAID programmes seemed like pure nihilism,…
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