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College Sports: A Mix of Surprises, Changes, and Big Moves

December 10, 2025

College basketball is heating up, and teams are showing their true colors. BYU's freshman guard, AJ Dybantsa, had a standout second half in a close game against Clemson, proving he's a player to watch. However, the Cougars still need to show consistency to be considered national title contenders. M

crime

A Cold Case Cracked: Family Reunited After Decades

November 19, 2025

In a remarkable turn of events, a decades-old mystery has been solved, thanks to the efforts of forensic science students and advanced technology. The case involves a woman found injured in a field in Woodstock, Maryland, back in 1971. She was treated in a hospital but never regained consciousness a

sports

NBA Stars Face Pay Freeze Amid Gambling Scandal

October 29, 2025

Terry Rozier, the Miami Heat's guard, is in hot water. He's not getting paid while he's on leave because of his recent arrest. This is all because of some serious gambling charges. The Heat are holding onto his $26. 6 million salary until the legal mess is sorted out. If he's cleared, he might get t

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College Sports: Stuck in the Middle of Political Games

October 22, 2025

College sports are in a tough spot. There are big problems like NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) and player eligibility rules. Leaders hope for a federal fix, but it's not looking good. Three Senate Democrats—Cantwell, Blumenthal, and Booker—are against the SCORE Act. They say it's not good for athletes

education

Missing Voices: A Harvard Class on Black Women in Politics

October 17, 2025

A Harvard University course focusing on black women in politics has sparked discussion. The class, titled "History 167: Race, Gender, and the Law Through the Archive, " highlights notable figures like Michelle Obama, Stacey Abrams, and Kamala Harris. It aims to explore the impact of black women in p

sports

Leveling the Playing Field: How a New Bill Could Revolutionize College Sports

September 30, 2025

College sports might be in for a major shake-up. A new bill is on the table that could change how TV deals work for college sports conferences. Right now, big conferences like the Big Ten and SEC rake in millions more than smaller ones. This bill could help even things out. The bill, called the Stu

politics

Safety First: Why Lawmakers Are Pushing for a Deeper Look into the Deadly Helicopter Crash

September 6, 2025

Lawmakers are making a strong push to get to the bottom of a tragic helicopter crash that happened back in January. The crash, which involved a military helicopter and an American Airlines plane, resulted in the loss of 67 lives. Now, Representative Don Beyer is leading the charge to have the U. S.

politics

NASA's Next Boss: The Musk Connection

April 26, 2025

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation had a lot of questions for Jared Isaacman, the man picked to lead NASA. One big topic was his friendship with Elon Musk, the head of SpaceX. This came up a lot during Isaacman's hearing on April 9, 2025. Several senators wanted to know mo

politics

Congress Steps Up to Challenge Trump's Tariffs

April 4, 2025

The political scene in Washington is heating up as lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are considering ways to curb President Trump's tariff policies. The recent tariffs on Canada have sparked a wave of action, with Republicans and Democrats alike exploring legislative moves to limit the presiden

science

Moving Forward with Space: Senate Bill for NASA’s Future

December 25, 2024

Imagine this: a Senate bill is on the table, directing NASA to shift its focus towards commercial space stations and to tackle cost overruns in science missions. This bill, introduced by Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash. ) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), looks to speed up the development of commercial space