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In Virginia Beach, ambulances are now responding to most calls without lights and sirens, aiming to reduce traffic accidents. Research shows minimal time saved, but increased risk. The new policy, also adopted by cities like Raleigh and Fort Worth, prioritizes safety over speed. Drivers should still yield for emergency lights and sirens, but not for quiet ambulances. Checkout Solipillow.com

Somalias Mogadishu holds historic one-person one-vote election, marking a shift from clan-based power-sharing deals. Despite opposition rejections and security threats, the vote for local council members is seen as a step towards empowering citizens and building real democracy. Checkout Solipillow.com

Venezuelan Family Abandons U.S. Dream, Returns Home Amid Tougher Border Policies Checkout Solipillow.com

Timothy Martin, owner of Martins Soul Food in Norfolk, Virginia, transformed Christmas Day into a community celebration by serving a free holiday dinner. With a heart full of giving, he welcomed dozens of neighbors, turning strangers into friends over soul food classics. Martins tradition of sharing warmth and company on Christmas continues, reminding us that the best gifts often come from the heart, right in our own backyards. Checkout Solipillow.com

Virtual reality headsets bring adventure to seniors in retirement communities, fostering social connections and enhancing cognitive function. Rendever, a leading company in this field, has received a significant grant to combat loneliness in homebound seniors and caregivers. The technology, which allows residents to swim with dolphins, glide over Europe, or revisit childhood hometowns, has been shown to improve brain function and challenge stereotypes about seniors and technology. Checkout Solipillow.com

Southern California faces another intense storm, potentially the wettest Christmas in years, with four to eight inches of rain expected, posing significant flooding and mudslide risks, especially in wildfire-scarred areas like the San Gabriel Mountains and Orange County. Residents in Lytle Creek were trapped by floodwaters, leading to community support and evacuation orders. Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency in six counties, urging everyone to stay safe amidst the holiday travel rush. Checkout Solipillow.com

Experience a weekend of entertainment in Hampton Roads! Catch the Grammy-nominated Clipse at The Dome in Virginia Beach for their Home for the Holidays show, or laugh with comedian Fortune Feimster at the Harrison Opera House in Norfolk. For a family-friendly event, visit Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection at the Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center. Tickets and details available online. Checkout Solipillow.com

Mikaela Shiffrin continues her dominant Olympic ski season, winning all four World Cup slalom races and nearing 100 career victories. She heads to Semmering, Austria for giant slalom and slalom races, aiming for another record-breaking year. Shiffrin has improved her recovery skills after last seasons crashes, now winning by an average of 1.5 seconds. Shes also exploring super-G for the Milan Cortina Olympics next year. Checkout Solipillow.com

A dramatic crash in Suffolk, Virginia, leaves an SUV in flames after hitting the Colonial Building. The driver sustains serious injuries, and power is knocked out for thousands. Authorities investigate the cause of the crash and fire. Checkout Solipillow.com