Gambling's toll on youth and society, study notes risks
A long editorial discusses rising deaths by self harm linked to gambling losses, citing Dr. David Phillips of UC San Diego and studies comparing Las Vegas Reno and Atlantic City with similar cities. It urges action, education, and a coordinated state task force to curb compulsive gambling among youth.
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University of California
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Las Vegas
Reno
Atlantic City
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New York Times
New York
Laura Letson
The
New York Council On Problem Gambling
State Education Department
State Offices of
Mental Health
Associated Press
John Quinn
Office of Curriculum and Assessment
Hanukkah lights beacon hope as Israel marks 50th year
The festival of lights begins at sundown and symbolizes rededication of faith. Hanukkah’s eight days echo ancient miracles while Israel enters a yearlong 50th anniversary, urging peace and harmony among Judaism Christianity and Islam.
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Jerusalem
Judah Maccabee
Temple
Israel
Public creche and land mine policy letters stir debate
A reader argues public creche in downtown is legitimate and cites other displays funded by groups and city efforts. The letter condemns US land mine policy, cites casualties and Nobel Peace Prize inspiration, and urges a nationwide letter-writing campaign to officials.
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Columbus
St. Patrick's
United States
Children Reflect Manners of Parents at Elementary Program
A parent laments rude behavior of adults at an elementary school program. The writer recalls attending many such events and notes conversations during the performance, urging readers to consider how parenting habits shape children’s manners.
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Trust
Postal workers and food givers praised for mail-in drive
The Interreligious Food Consortium thanks letter carriers and donors for the December food drive. Appreciation is shared for postal workers who collect and deliver food during the busy season and for community members who left donations in mailboxes.
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Interreligious Food Consortium
Judy Ever
Kate Nicolella
Syracuse
Love Born In A Manger At Christmas
A Christmas poem reflects on the miracle of Jesus birth in Bethlehem, contrasting sacred love with worldly weariness. The piece laments that love and hope fade as travelers seek peace, recalling the manger and the first Christmas night. LOIS JOHNSON Mexico
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Bethlehem
Jesus as the living word of God and proof of love
The text presents Jesus Christ as a historical visionary whose life death and birth reveal God's love. It cites St Matthew and St Luke on his birth and urges studying his life and death. It affirms Jesus is real not imaginary and uniquely embodies divine love for humanity.
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Jesus Christ
Son of God
Matthew
St. Luke
Earth
God
Jesus
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