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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

business

Trump's Media Venture Struggles Despite Market Boom

December 19, 2025

In a year where most businesses thrived, one company stood out for all the wrong reasons. Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the company behind former President Donald Trump's Truth Social platform, has had a rough time. Its stock price has dropped by a huge 69 percent since the start of the yea

entertainment

Surrealism's Century: A Wild Ride Through Dreams and Reality

December 19, 2025

Surrealism is turning 100, and it's still as confusing and fascinating as ever. This art movement, known for its love of dreams and the bizarre, started as a writing project but soon took over the art world. People often think of Salvador Dalí and René Magritte when they hear "Surrealism, " and you

sports

Week 16 Fantasy Football Showdown: Who to Start and Who to Sit

December 18, 2025

The Week 16 fantasy football matchups are here, and it's time to make some tough decisions. With injuries, holiday plans, and tough matchups, it's not easy to set your lineup. Let's break down some key players and their matchups to help you make the best decisions. The Los Angeles Rams and Seattle

sports

Will Tkachuk Suit Up for the Winter Classic?

December 18, 2025

Matthew Tkachuk's participation in the upcoming Winter Classic is still up in the air. The Florida Panthers' star forward is recovering from a lower-body injury and has yet to join his teammates on the ice. General manager Bill Zito remains uncertain about Tkachuk's availability for the outdoor game

sports

A Look at the Chiefs' Challenges and Comebacks

December 17, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs have had a tough season, with quarterback Patrick Mahomes sidelined due to a serious knee injury. Tom Brady, a veteran quarterback, shared some advice on how to bounce back from such setbacks. He emphasized the importance of focusing on the rehab process and not dwelling on th

celebrities

The Ketamine Connection: A Doctor's Light Sentence

December 17, 2025

A doctor involved in providing ketamine to actor Matthew Perry before his tragic death received a relatively lenient sentence. Dr. Mark Chavez, aged 55, was ordered to spend eight months under house arrest and three years on supervised release. This decision came after Chavez admitted his role in th

celebrities

The Ketamine Crisis: A Star's Struggle and the Doctors Who Failed Him

December 17, 2025

Matthew Perry's tragic death in 2023 brought to light a dark side of the entertainment industry and the medical field. The actor, known for his role in "Friends, " had been battling substance abuse for years. His struggle with addiction led him to seek ketamine, a powerful sedative, for treatment of

entertainment

Marlon Brando's Surprise Comedy Hit: A Look Back at The Freshman

December 14, 2025

In 1990, a comedy film titled "The Freshman" hit the screens, starring the legendary Marlon Brando. Before its release, Brando had some harsh words for the movie, calling it a "stinker" and predicting its failure. This didn't exactly set the stage for a successful launch. The film was a comedy where

environment

Jamaica's Matthew Samuda Takes the Lead at UN Environment Assembly

December 13, 2025

Matthew Samuda, Jamaica's Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change, has taken on a big role. He is now the president of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA). This group is like the boss of environmental decisions in the United Nations. Samuda got this job during the seventh meeti