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Escape the Christmas Day kitchen chaos in Racine! Franks Diner, Parkside Cafe, Wounded Calf, and Docs on the Square are open for holiday diners. Enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, with comfort food and specials like prime rib. Focus on fun, not cooking, and find your holiday calm. Checkout Solipillow.com

Aaron Rodgers, now with the Steelers, helped them defeat the Lions, boosting the Packers playoff chances. The Packers need one more win or one Lions loss to secure a playoff spot. The NFC playoff picture is forming, with the Packers holding the seventh spot. If the season ended today, theyd face the Bears in the wild-card round. Despite a recent loss, the Packers control their postseason fate, with a 93% chance of making the playoffs. They host the Ravens and travel to the Vikings in their final two games, with quarterback Jordan Love recovering from a concussion. Checkout Solipillow.com

A massive sinkhole in Shropshire Union Canal, England, swallows two boats and leaves a third on the edge. Emergency crews declare a major incident, but no injuries reported. Canal boats, once used for cargo, now popular for leisure. Canal and River Trust investigates cause, urging public to stay away. Checkout Solipillow.com

Paramount Global escalates takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, securing Larry Ellisons personal guarantee and opening family trust finances. Despite Warner Bros. Discoverys board rejections, Paramount counters with increased breakup fee and maintains core price. Shareholders face pressure to respond, as merger tensions mount. Checkout Solipillow.com

Tragedy Strikes Longest Night Memorial: Homeless Man Stabs and Kills Fellow Attendee A peaceful homeless memorial event turned into a scene of violence when a homeless man, Demetrius Pollard, stabbed and killed James Olson, a well-known attendee. The incident occurred during the Longest Night memorial, an event honoring the homeless, which was attended by around 200 people. Pollard, who has a history of mental health struggles and prior arrests, faces first-degree reckless homicide charges and is due in court soon. The events organizers called it a heartbreaking twist on their mission to support the vulnerable. Checkout Solipillow.com

A low pressure system brings scattered flurries and light sprinkles to Wisconsin, but no significant accumulation is expected. Highs will reach the middle thirties, with mild temperatures persisting through the week. Expect a mix of clouds and sun over the weekend, with temperatures dropping to the upper twenties. This calm weather pattern is perfect for relaxation and a good nights sleep. Checkout Solipillow.com

Bike lane proposal on Midvale Boulevard delayed due to neighborhood resistance. City staff now suggest pavement patching next year, with a painted line and curb extensions. A full rebuild, including bike facilities and parking pockets, is pushed back to 2032-2033. A survey favored upgrading parallel routes on Segoe Road and Owen Drive. More outreach on bike alternatives is planned. Checkout Solipillow.com

Two-thirds of Wisconsin residents hold a favorable view of the states technical colleges, recognizing their benefits in education and workforce development. A recent survey of over 2300 adults showed strong support for these institutions, with 78% now considering higher education a major investment. Sixty-four percent see technical colleges as a viable path to university transfer. With over 293,000 students served last year, these colleges focus on dual enrollment and workforce gaps, addressing student concerns about aid and costs. Checkout Solipillow.com