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Kevin Skarupa, a meteorologist, visited Bow Elementary School, where he interacted with the third-grade Bobcats and received a unique gift, the original snowflake. He also congratulated Mrs. Pelletier, a retiring teacher, and shared a lighthearted moment about artificial intelligence.

Michael Keaton, renowned for his roles in Beetlejuice and Batman, is the 2026 Hasty Pudding Man of the Year at Harvard. Hell join the ranks of Harrison Ford, Robert De Niro, and Clint Eastwood. Keaton, set to visit Cambridge in February, will attend a roast, Pudding Pot ceremony, and a play titled Salooney Tunes. The Hasty Pudding Theatricals, the oldest US theater company, promises a humorous event.

Global hunger is surging, with 821 million people facing food insecurity in 2018. Conflicts, economic downturns, and climate change are key factors. Children and women are most vulnerable, suffering from malnutrition and its long-term effects. The UN calls for urgent action and investment in sustainable food systems to end hunger by 2030.

Clipper System Brings Last Chance for White Christmas in New England: A fast-moving clipper system is expected to pass through on Tuesday, bringing light snow to central and northern New England and a wintry mix to Boston and areas to the south and east. While a white Christmas is still a long shot, your chances of seeing actual snow accumulation increase significantly the further northwest of Boston you travel.

Residents near Salem, New Hampshire, faced confusion and disruption on Thursday evening as police searched for the Brown University shooting suspect. Kristen Doherty, a local resident, shared her experience of being denied access to her home, highlighting the anxiety and uncertainty caused by the lack of information. The search ended with the discovery of the suspect, Claudio Neves Valente, deceased at a nearby self-storage facility. Doherty expressed her concern for the community and hoped for more peaceful times ahead.

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A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reveals a significant increase in ADHD diagnoses among children in the US, with one in nine now diagnosed. The rise, not fully explained by improved awareness and diagnostic tools, may be linked to environmental factors, lifestyle changes, and school assessments. Parents and educators express mixed reactions, while health organizations call for more research to understand the trend and ensure appropriate care for each child.

Former Brown University student, Claudio Neves Valente, suspected in Brown University shooting and MIT professors murder, found dead in New Hampshire storage unit after multi-day manhunt. Investigation continues as many questions remain unanswered.

New Hampshire Republicans Push for Campus Carry Laws: In response to a recent shooting at Brown University, Republican leaders in the House of Representatives are advocating for new laws to protect gun rights on college campuses. State Representative Sam Farrington, a senior at the University of New Hampshire, is leading the charge with his proposed campus carry bill, which would prohibit colleges and universities receiving public funds from regulating firearms or other self-defense tools. The bill aims to reduce the likelihood of similar tragedies by expanding firearm access in public entities.