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When should kids get a smartphone? A study links owning one before age 12 to health risks

By Kayla Yup, The Philadelphia Inquirer PHILADELPHIA — Ran Barzilay, a psychiatrist and researcher at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, won’t be letting his 9-year-old son…

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Thoughts on Christmas Day, 2025 | Letters to the editor

The Christmas celebration may be a little more subdued this year, due to many concerns impacting our usual joy of the season. There’s widespread uncertainty…

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These are the best and worst things about new account bonus offers

By Ruth Sarreal, NerdWallet Getting cash for opening a new bank account and meeting a few requirements can be an effortless money grab. But it…

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These are the best and worst things about new account bonus offers

By Ruth Sarreal, NerdWallet Getting cash for opening a new bank account and meeting a few requirements can be an effortless money grab. But it…

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Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus | Editorial

One of the most famous letters to the editor ever published was written by an 8-year-old girl who had doubts about Santa Claus. She sought…

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Fulks powers UCF to 85-80 win over FAU for 10th straight win

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Themus Fulks had 24 points and 12 assists, Riley Kugel scored 18 points, and UCF rallied from a 14-point deficit…

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Blue Bamboo founder Chris Cortez dies at 69

Two months after stepping down as head of the Blue Bamboo Center for the Arts — the musicians’ haven he founded and passionately nurtured —…

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Chris Perkins: Would Dolphins’ Zach Wilson really buy the N.Y. Jets if he won Powerball?

MIAMI GARDENS — The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night’s drawing is $1.7 billion. To me, that’s “go” time. One of my favorite things to do…

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Chris Perkins: Would Dolphins’ Zach Wilson really buy the N.Y. Jets if he won Powerball?

MIAMI GARDENS — The Powerball jackpot for Wednesday night’s drawing is $1.7 billion. To me, that’s “go” time. One of my favorite things to do…

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US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level

By MATT OTT, Associated Press Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically…

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