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Nate Bargatze: From Podcasts to Big Screens and Beyond

December 20, 2025

Nate Bargatze is taking a big step back from his podcast to dive into new adventures. After nearly five years and almost 300 episodes of "The Nateland Podcast, " he's ready to focus on movies, TV shows, and even a theme park. He wants to create things that families can enjoy together. The podcast i

education

Chicago Schools Facing Heat Over Teacher Misconduct

December 20, 2025

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is under fire for its handling of teacher misconduct cases. A child advocate and a former student recently spoke out, urging the school board to take stronger action. Tania Haigh, president of KIDS TOO, a child advocacy group, told board members that the current approach

sports

Coach's Career Ends After Controversial Relationship and Alcohol Claims

December 20, 2025

Brian Smith, former head football coach at Ohio University, found himself in hot water. The school decided to let him go for two main reasons. First, he was involved with an undergraduate student. Second, there were claims that he showed up to a public event smelling like alcohol. This all led to hi

politics

Young Lives on Hold: It's Time to Pass the Dream Act

December 20, 2025

The debate around immigration can be tough to follow. But one thing is clear: most Americans agree that Dreamers should have a path to citizenship. These are young people who grew up in the U. S. , went to school here, and built lives here. Yet, they face an uncertain future. Recently, the Dream Ac

finance

Inflation Figures: A Puzzle or a Problem?

December 20, 2025

The recent US inflation report has sparked debates. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) had to fill in missing data for October and November. They used old numbers and estimates to complete the picture. The BLS admitted they didn't collect new data for October. They also had trouble gathering all

celebrities

Kathy Bates Honors Rob Reiner's Impact on Her Life and Career

December 20, 2025

Rob Reiner, a celebrated director, and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were tragically found dead in their Los Angeles home on December 14. Their son, Nick Reiner, is accused of their murder. This shocking event has left many in the entertainment industry grieving. Among those mourning is Kathy Ba

health

Medicare Takes a Stand: New Plans to Cut Drug Costs

December 20, 2025

The U. S. government has rolled out two new plans to tackle high drug prices for seniors and people with disabilities. These plans, called GUARD and GLOBE, will start in 2026 and 2027. The goal is to make sure drug prices under Medicare are more like those in other countries with similar economies. ...

business

UnitedHealth's Big Steps to Fix Trust Issues

December 19, 2025

UnitedHealth Group has shared the first findings from an independent audit of its business practices. The company has promised to make changes in three key areas. They have 23 action plans in place. By the end of 2025, 65% of these plans will be done. The rest will be completed by March next year.

health

A Doctor's Stand: Protecting Kids from Risky Gender Treatments

December 19, 2025

Adm. Brian Christine, a top health official and doctor, recently spoke out against medical gender transitions for minors. He believes the Trump administration's decision to stop these procedures is the right move. Christine argues that science and ethics support this change. He says doctors should

sports

Trevor Diggs: A Star Cornerback's Frustrating Season

December 19, 2025

Trevor Diggs, a standout cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys, is in a tough spot. He believes he's ready to play, but the team isn't convinced. This disagreement has been going on for a while, and it's causing some tension. Diggs has been on the injured reserve list since Week 7 due to a knee issue.