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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

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

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

politics

Protesters Challenge Noem During Heated Hearing

December 11, 2025

A recent hearing on Capitol Hill took an unexpected turn when protesters interrupted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The disruption was unusual, to say the least. One protester shouted a famous line from the movie "The Exorcist, " saying, "The power of Christ compels you! " They demanded an

opinion

Letters to the Editor: A Mixed Bag of Thoughts

December 10, 2025

In the bustling city of Philadelphia, a reader expressed relief after learning about a federal law designed to protect religious institutions. The law, known as the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, was amended to include religious sites. The reader questioned why the Department of Justice

crime

A Suspect's Shock and the McDonald's Tip

December 10, 2025

Luigi Mangione found himself in the spotlight again, this time in Manhattan Criminal Court. The surprise on his face was clear when he saw the crowd outside the Pennsylvania courtroom during his arraignment for the alleged killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. This was back in December 202