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Teachers Under Fire: The Impact of Online Activism on Careers

December 20, 2025

In August 2024, Susan Lewis, a music teacher from Oregon, lost her job at Valley Catholic School. The reason? Her social media posts about the situation in Gaza. Lewis was one of many targeted by StopAntisemitism, a group that claims to have helped get over 400 people fired for their views on Israel

crypto

Big Names Back Abu Dhabi's Blockchain Boom

December 20, 2025

Big finance players are jumping into Abu Dhabi's blockchain scene. BlackRock, Mastercard, and Franklin Templeton have all teamed up with the ADI Foundation. This shows they believe in blockchain tech that follows the rules. The ADI Foundation is making waves. It's building a blockchain network that

sports

Local High School Athletes Shine in Recent Games

December 20, 2025

High school athletes from the Cincinnati area had a strong showing in recent games. Lebanon's boys basketball team won back-to-back games. Deer Park also had a big win, beating Finneytown by 13 points. Bellevue's team had a successful week, winning two away games. The girls basketball teams also di

crypto

Ethereum's Identity Crisis in 2026: Can It Stand on Its Own?

December 20, 2025

Ethereum's role in the crypto world is still up for debate. Is it a digital currency like Bitcoin, or just a token for a tech platform? This question is more relevant than ever as Ethereum faces a tough 2026. Early in 2025, things looked bad for Ethereum. Its price dropped, and it even fell behind

education

A Teacher's Heart: Building Confidence in Special Needs Students

December 19, 2025

Brenda Hebert's journey into education was not planned. It was not until she was older that she found her calling. She wanted to work with students who have special needs. Her passion for teaching began at J. I. Watson, where she started as a substitute teacher in October 2008. One of her first stud

sports

Michigan's 2026 Recruits: What's Next After the Big Change?

December 18, 2025

Right now, Michigan's football team is in a bit of a mess. The coach, Sherrone Moore, was let go, and that has left a lot of uncertainty. This uncertainty is also affecting the recruits who had signed up to join the team in 2026. So far, only two recruits have decided to leave. Matt Ludwig, a four-

business

Big Changes in Sports Ownership: Who's Buying and Who's Selling?

December 18, 2025

Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Steve Jobs, is stepping back from her role in sports ownership. She's selling her share in Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the company that owns the Washington Wizards and other sports teams. This news comes from reports by Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams. ...

environment

Breaking Down a Climate Research Giant: What's Next for NCAR?

December 18, 2025

The Trump administration has a plan to split up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Colorado. This is a big deal because NCAR is one of the largest centers for studying climate and weather in the U. S. Russ Vought, who works at the White House, shared this news on X. He said the N

politics

Congress Says No to Limiting Trump's Venezuela Actions

December 18, 2025

In a move that surprised many, the House of Representatives recently turned down two proposals. These proposals aimed to restrict President Trump's ability to launch strikes inside Venezuela and to require congressional approval before any military action. The votes were mostly along party lines, sh

sports

Chiefs Adjust Roster After Mahomes' Season-Ending Injury

December 18, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs have made significant changes to their roster following the season-ending injury of star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The team announced that Mahomes, who suffered a torn ACL during a recent game against the Los Angeles Chargers, has been placed on the Reserve/Injured list. Th