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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

A Heartbreaking Loss in the NASCAR Community

December 19, 2025

A tragic plane crash has shaken the NASCAR world. Seven lives were lost when a Cessna C550 jet went down at the Statesville Regional Airport. Among the victims were former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, and their two children, Emma and Ryder. The families of the victims released a jo

entertainment

Celebs Turning a Year Older: A Fun Look at December 18th Birthdays

December 18, 2025

December 18th is a special day for many famous faces. Let's dive into the lives of some well-known figures celebrating their birthdays today. First up, rock legend Keith Richards is ringing in his 82nd birthday. He's not just any rocker; he's one of the founding members of The Rolling Stones. Imagi

politics

Ohio's Education Shake-Up: Phonics vs. Old Methods

December 17, 2025

Ohio's higher education system is facing some changes. A recent state audit found that some big-name colleges, like Cleveland State, Ohio State, and Ohio University, are still teaching old-school reading methods. These methods have been proven not to work as well as the new "science of reading" appr

entertainment

Pacino and De Niro: A Tale of Two Men

December 15, 2025

Michael Mann's "Heat" is a gripping crime drama that has stood the test of time. The film features two iconic actors, Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, who play a detective and a criminal, respectively. Their characters, Vincent Hanna and Neil McCauley, are both driven by their work and the choices they

weather

Washington's Skagit Valley Faces Unprecedented Flooding Crisis

December 11, 2025

The Skagit Valley, a key farming area just north of Seattle, is in serious trouble. Heavy rain from an atmospheric river has forced 100, 000 people to leave their homes and move to safer places. The National Weather Service warns that the worst flooding might not hit until Thursday or Friday, which

sports

North America's Big Soccer Party: Fans Buzz Over 2026 World Cup Draw

December 6, 2025

The 2026 World Cup draw brought excitement and nerves to U. S. soccer fans across the country. In Los Angeles, a star-studded watch party celebrated the city's role as a host for the first 48-team World Cup. Meanwhile, in New York's Times Square, fans packed a fan zone to see the groups revealed on

crime

The Unfinished Story of BTK

December 2, 2025

Mindhunter, a true crime drama on Netflix, stands out from other shows in its genre. Unlike many true crime documentaries, it doesn't just focus on the gruesome details. Instead, it tells stories in a way that makes you think. One of its best storylines was about a killer known as BTK. BTK stands f

entertainment

Breaking Bad: Remembering the Cast We Lost

November 29, 2025

Breaking Bad was a hit show with a great cast. Many actors played big and small roles. Some of these actors are no longer with us. Let's look at a few of them. Mark Margolis played Hector Salamanca. He was a big bad guy in the show. Margolis was a well-known actor. He acted in many other movies and

science

Uncovering the Hidden Truth: The Fight Against Fake Science

November 27, 2025

In the world of science, truth is everything. But what happens when the truth is twisted? Meet Mike Rossner, a molecular biologist who has taken it upon himself to expose the dark side of scientific research. Rossner is part of a growing group of experts who are on the hunt for researchers who cheat