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A Puzzle in the Gulf: The Search for Two Fishermen

December 23, 2025

Two men vanished while fishing off the coast of Naples, Florida, on December 19. The weather that night was calm, with light winds and clear skies. This has left many wondering what happened to them. The missing men, Randall Spivey and his nephew Brandon Billmaier, were on a 42-foot boat called "Un

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

politics

Venezuela's Uncertain Future: Between Threats and Resilience

December 18, 2025

Venezuela is facing another wave of uncertainty, as the U. S. president threatens to block oil sales, the country's main income source. Many Venezuelans are used to economic struggles, but this new threat brings back memories of tough times. In Caracas, people like José, a retired surgeon, are takin

politics

When Politics Meets Tragedy: A Closer Look at the Rob Reiner Case

December 15, 2025

Rob Reiner, a well-known actor and director, and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home. Police are treating the incident as a homicide. Their son, Nick Reiner, has been arrested and is being held on $4 million bail. The following day, President Trump took to Truth Social to sha

sports

Local High School Hoops: A Night of Nail-Biting Games

December 13, 2025

The Bay City area witnessed some intense high school basketball games recently. John Glenn High School pulled off a close win against Swan Valley. The score was 63-62. It was a tight game, especially in the fourth quarter. John Glenn's players showed great teamwork and resilience. Caleb Seafert and

business

Huntsville, Alabama: A Big Win for Jobs and Medicine

December 10, 2025

Huntsville, Alabama, is about to get a major boost. Eli Lilly, a big name in the pharmaceutical world, is putting $6 billion into a new facility there. This isn't just any old factory; it's a high-tech hub for making advanced medicines. The focus will be on small molecule synthetic and peptide medic

education

Alabama's Education Budget: A Storm Brewing

December 3, 2025

Alabama is facing a tough road ahead when it comes to funding education. The state's education budget is under pressure from rising health insurance costs and other financial demands. The Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) CEO, David Bronner, recently warned that the Legislature will have to make s

health

Breaking Barriers: Women in Heart Surgery Share Their Stories

November 29, 2025

In the world of heart and lung surgery, women are a rare sight. Only a small group of them make up less than 10% of surgeons in this field. But a gathering called Women in Thoracic Surgery is changing that. It's a place where these women can share their experiences and support each other. At one of

politics

Ukraine's Heavy Heart: A Mother's Hope Amidst War

November 28, 2025

In the western city of Lviv, a cemetery tells a story of loss and resilience. Olya Kachmaryk, a mother who lost her son in the ongoing conflict with Russia, visits his grave. She hopes for peace, even if it means making tough choices. Her son, Oleksandr, is one of over 1, 000 soldiers buried in this

politics

The Contrast: A Candidate's Wealth vs. Her Campaign Message

November 26, 2025

Christina Bohannan, a Democrat running for Congress in Iowa, has been vocal about her humble beginnings. She often shares stories of growing up in a trailer park and struggling to afford basic needs. This narrative has been central to her campaign, as she positions herself as a champion for the midd