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January 14, 2025 • Syria's new rulers faces one of their first serious challenges: bread lines. For Syrians, the long wait is a struggle — but for some, bread is a business opportunity.

There are also several Martin Luther King, Jr. parades in Tampa Bay on schedule as we get ready to celebrate his life and legacy on Monday.

And this thing cuts down on how much diaper rash ointment is wasted because your fingers are not getting covered in ointment.