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Bay City Athletes Shine in Recent Tournaments

December 29, 2025

Bay City's young wrestlers showed their strength and skill at the Reed City Invitational. The John Glenn girls wrestling team took home the team title. Every wrestler on the team scored points. They won by a huge margin of 30 points. Coach Chad Briggs praised the team's hard work and determination.

business

Elon Musk's Wild Ride: From DOGE Drama to Tesla Turmoil

December 29, 2025

Elon Musk, the world's richest person, had a year filled with ups and downs. Shareholders at Tesla recently approved a massive stock bonus worth a whopping 1, 000 billion dollars to keep Musk as CEO for another 7. 5 years. This move has sparked outrage among shareholders who feel Musk already has to

crypto

A Short Prison Stay for Caroline Ellison

December 29, 2025

Caroline Ellison, the former head of Alameda Research, is set to walk free from prison much earlier than expected. She was only sentenced to two years for her part in the FTX crypto scandal, and now, after just 15 months, she's getting out early. This is quite a contrast to her ex, Sam Bankman-Fried

opinion

Kansas' Sports Betting System: A Fight for Fairness

December 29, 2025

Kansas has a sports betting system that was designed to keep things fair and safe. But now, there are some companies that are trying to bypass the rules. These companies, like Kalshi and Polymarket, are using a loophole to offer sports betting without following Kansas laws. They don't pay into the p

crime

Detroit's Stolen Cars: A Global Crime Wave

December 28, 2025

Detroit has become a hotspot for car thieves. They steal cars and send them to the Middle East. This is a big problem. Eight men were caught. They were sending stolen cars to places like Iraq and Dubai. They used kids to do some of the dirty work. This is because kids get in less trouble. The thiev

crime

Detroit's Stolen Cars: A Global Crime Puzzle

December 28, 2025

Detroit is facing a growing problem. Cars are disappearing from the streets and lots, and they are not just ending up in the next town. They are being shipped overseas to places like Iraq and Dubai. This is not the work of a few individuals. It is a well-organized crime operation. In September, eig

crypto

XRP's 2026: What's the Hold-Up?

December 28, 2025

Crypto experts are saying XRP might just chill in its current price range for a while. They think it won't really take off until something big happens to push it up. One analyst, Jake Kennis, thinks the market is a bit shaky right now. He's not ready to guess where XRP will be by the end of 2026. B

crime

The Missing Money Mystery: How a Moving Company's Trust Was Abused

December 27, 2025

A former employee of a Metro Detroit moving company is in hot water for allegedly stealing a huge amount of money. Deborah Beaudoin, who used to work as a financial controller, is accused of taking over $215, 000 from her employer, Rose Moving and Storage. The trouble started when Van Buren Townshi

finance

Can Hithium Shine Without Government Help?

December 27, 2025

Hithium, a major player in the battery industry, is gearing up for a public debut in Hong Kong. Yet, the path isn't smooth. The company's rapid growth has been propped up by substantial Chinese government subsidies from 2022 to 2025. Without this financial aid, Hithium would have faced losses each y

sports

Northwestern's Big Win: A Senior Send-Off to Remember

December 27, 2025

Northwestern's football team made a statement in the GameAbove Sports Bowl. They dominated Central Michigan, winning 34-7. This victory extended their bowl game winning streak to six. It's clear they've been working hard and it paid off. The Wildcats' defense was on fire. They forced four turnovers