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Remembering Ella and Mukhammad: A Community in Mourning

December 16, 2025

The Brown University community is still reeling from a tragic shooting that took place over the weekend. Two students, Ella Cook and Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, lost their lives, while nine others were injured. The campus is now a mix of grief and determination, with memorials growing and investigatio

entertainment

Sundance 2026: A Mix of Laughs, Politics, and New Voices

December 10, 2025

Sundance Film Festival is moving to Boulder, CO, in 2027, after 44 years in Park City, Utah. The 2026 lineup is packed with comedy films, showing that indie filmmakers are stepping up to fill the void left by major studios. Films like "The Invite" by Olivia Wilde and "Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity

politics

New Orleans Faces Immigration Enforcement Tensions

December 5, 2025

In a quiet neighborhood in Kenner, just outside New Orleans, a tense standoff unfolded. Two workers, perched on a rooftop, found themselves cornered by U. S. Border Patrol agents. The scene was tense, with neighbors and activists watching in disbelief as the agents moved in. This was the beginning o

politics

Sabrina Carpenter's Music Misused by White House

December 2, 2025

Sabrina Carpenter, a popular singer, recently expressed her anger on social media. She was upset because the White House used her song "Juno" in a video about ICE deportations. She called the video "evil and disgusting" and asked the White House not to use her music for such purposes. The video was

education

A New Chapter for The Citadel: President Glenn Walters Steps Down

December 2, 2025

Glenn Walters, the head of The Citadel, has decided to retire. He will leave his post at the end of the 2025-26 school year. Walters shared this news with the school community in early December. He believes it is the right time to move on. Walters has been in charge for eight years. During his time,

celebrities

Famous Parents and Their Kids: A Look at Broken Bonds

November 30, 2025

Celebrity families are not immune to problems. In fact, some of the most famous parents have strained relationships with their children. These issues often stem from political differences, past traumas, or personal conflicts. Let's take a closer look at some of these complicated family dynamics. Jo

politics

Women in Power: The Slow but Steady Rise of Female Governors

November 20, 2025

In recent elections, two more women have joined the ranks of U. S. governors. By January, 14 states will have female leaders at the helm. But is this progress or just a drop in the bucket? The journey of women in politics has been long and bumpy. In 1974, Ella Grasso made history as the first woman

crime

A Texas Woman Faces Prison for Threats Against Judge

November 13, 2025

A woman from Texas has been given a 27-month prison sentence for leaving a threatening voicemail. The call was directed at a federal judge who handled a case involving former President Donald Trump. The judge, Tanya Chutkan, was overseeing a case that was later dismissed. The woman, Abigail Jo Shry,

politics

Democrats Bounce Back: A Year of Wins and What's Next

November 8, 2025

A year after a crushing defeat, Democrats are making a comeback. They're winning big in key states, showing they're not the same old party. But can they keep this momentum going? It's been a tough year for Democrats. After losing big in 2024, they've been trying to figure out what went wrong. But l

crime

A Big Win for a Brave Teacher

November 7, 2025

A teacher in Virginia got a huge win recently. A jury gave her $10 million after she was shot by a 6-year-old student. The student brought a gun to class. The teacher, Abigail Zwerner, said she thought she was dying when it happened. The jury believed the school's assistant principal, Ebony Parker,