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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

UnitedHealth's Big Steps to Fix Trust Issues

December 19, 2025

UnitedHealth Group has shared the first findings from an independent audit of its business practices. The company has promised to make changes in three key areas. They have 23 action plans in place. By the end of 2025, 65% of these plans will be done. The rest will be completed by March next year.

crime

Minnesota's Fraud Problem: A Closer Look

December 19, 2025

Minnesota is facing a serious issue with fraud in its state-run programs. A top prosecutor recently revealed that at least 14 programs have been identified as having significant fraud problems. This is a big deal because it involves a lot of money—around $18 billion paid out by Medicaid. The prosecu

health

A Chef's Journey to Health: How a Simple Diet Shift Led to a 60-Pound Transformation

December 18, 2025

A well-known chef from New York City, Nicholas Poulmentis, recently made a big change in his life. He lost 60 pounds by going back to the way he ate in his hometown of Kythira, Greece. This wasn't just about losing weight—it was about getting healthier and feeling better overall. Poulmentis had a w

entertainment

A Wild Ride: Austin Butler's Caught Stealing on Netflix

December 16, 2025

Austin Butler's latest film, "Caught Stealing, " is a wild ride that's worth checking out on Netflix. The movie follows Hank Thompson, a guy who gets caught up in a criminal mess after babysitting his neighbor's cat. It's not your typical heist movie, but it's packed with action and a star-studded c

entertainment

Crime-Solving Duo Joins Netflix in January

December 15, 2025

Netflix is gearing up for a big January shake-up, with plenty of new shows joining the platform. Among the fresh arrivals is the crime drama "Rizzoli & Isles, " which is making its Netflix debut. This show isn't new to TV—it aired on TNT from 2010 to 2016. Now, all seven seasons, totaling 105 episo

technology

The Washington Post's AI Podcast Experiment: A New Way to Listen to News

December 13, 2025

The Washington Post has launched a new AI-powered podcast called "Your Personal Podcast. " This podcast is unique because it tailors content to each listener based on their reading history. Users can also adjust the topics covered and even change the AI-generated hosts. The podcast has sparked deba

celebrities

Celebs Turning a Year Wiser on December 12, 2025

December 12, 2025

December 12, 2025, is a special day for many famous faces. It's the day when a bunch of well-known actors and musicians add another candle to their birthday cakes. Let's dive in and learn a bit more about them. First up, we have Bill Nighy, the actor who's been making us laugh and think for years.

politics

Veterans, Deportation, and the Heated Exchange in Congress

December 12, 2025

House Democrats had a lot of questions for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem during a recent hearing on global threats. One of the main topics was the treatment of veterans and military families under current immigration policies. Rep. Seth Magaziner from Rhode Island brought up the case of S

politics

Immigration Policies Under Fire: A Clash in Congress

December 11, 2025

A heated debate unfolded in Congress as Kristi Noem, the head of homeland security, faced tough questions about the Trump administration's strict immigration policies. Democrats on the House Homeland Security Committee were not holding back. They grilled Noem about the recent surge in immigration en