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TL/DR - Despite only having a few runs open, Marquette Mountain in Michigan welcomed visitors for skiing and snowboarding, including a festive visit from Santa Claus. Lift Op Supervisor Ian Schenkel remarked that despite unfavorable conditions, the energy on the mountain was high with people excited to get out and ski. Marquette Mountain's…

TL/DR - Five individuals were shot, one of whom died at the scene, at Woodlawn Drive in Baltimore County in the early hours of Saturday morning. The remaining victims were taken to local hospitals, but their conditions remain undisclosed. No information about potential suspects has been released, and local police are urging anyone with knowledge…

TL/DR - The article argues that bad policies from President Joe Biden have left the nation worse off financially, leading many to buy fewer Christmas presents this year. It highlights a WalletHub study showing that half of parents plan to buy fewer gifts due to increased cost of living and that 28% of people plan to spend less than they did last…

TL/DR - The rising number of single and "kinless" adults in the U.S., especially among Black women, is causing concern over who will care for them in old age as family members provide over 95% of informal care for older adults. However, research shows that single Black women often have extensive "fictive kin" networks – chosen families – and are…