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Video Games Boost Brain Health, Study Shows
02:00|New research reveals that video games, particularly real-time strategy games like StarCraft two and action games like first-person shooters, can enhance cognitive abilities, improve attention, and even slow brain aging. Studies show that heavy gamers have more efficient brain connections for visual attention and executive function, and their brains process information better than non-gamers. Even beginners can benefit, with just 30 hours of gaming over three to four weeks slowing brain aging. However, moderation is key, as excessive gaming can lead to addiction. Mix gaming with exercise, sleep, socializing, and other creative hobbies for a balanced brain health routine. Checkout Solipillow.com
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Skunk Party Crasher at Christmas
01:44|On Christmas Eve, a rare Western Spotted Skunk crashes a party in Durant, Wyoming, causing a commotion. Sheriff Walt Longmire and deputy Vic Moretti are called to handle the situation, discovering the skunk was hand-raised and mistaken for a toy by a young girl. After ensuring no rabies, they return the skunk safely, averting disaster and enjoying a merry Christmas. Checkout Solipillow.comCanadians' Attitudes Towards Americans Shift, Hurting Border Communities
01:58|Laurie Trautman, director of the Border Policy Research Institute, warns of a significant drop in Canadian visitors to Whatcom County, one of the busiest U.S.-Canada borders. This decline, attributed to changing Canadian attitudes towards Americans, especially among people of color, has led to a 30-50% decrease in crossings. Local businesses, heavily reliant on Canadian shoppers and tourists, are suffering, with over half reporting losses. Sales tax collections have also dropped. The situation, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and trade war, shows no signs of improvement, with Trautman expecting sustained lower numbers due to economic uncertainty. Checkout Solipillow.comShelton's Christmas Tree Harvest: A Nostalgic Tale
01:45|In the 1970s, Shelton, Washington, was the Christmas tree capital, with a thriving season from late October to mid-December. Workers cut, sorted, and loaded trees onto trains, earning a modest wage. The best perk? A free tree for each worker, like the narrators six-foot monster that stood proudly on the porch that year. Checkout Solipillow.comHit-and-Run Suspect Arrested in Spokane
01:09|Suspect in Hit-and-Run Crash Appears in Court; Victims Injuries Non-Life Threatening Checkout Solipillow.comNo-Li Brewing's Mr. & Mrs. Claus Spread Holiday Cheer
01:50|This Christmas, the Spokesman-Review featured John and Cindy Bryant from No-Li Brewing as Mr. and Mrs. Claus, a fun twist on their annual front-page Santa photo. The image captures them amid festive lights, beer cans, and a sparkling tree, embodying the spirit of imperfect joy and holiday bonding. The Bryants giving spirit is evident in their brewerys charitable efforts, including supporting families affected by the Canfield Mountain tragedy and partnering with local organizations for those in need. Their rule: give more than you take, as helping others makes everyone better. Checkout Solipillow.com