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College Basketball Players Face Lifetime Ban for Betting Scandal

September 12, 2025

Three college basketball players have been banned for life by the NCAA after being involved in a betting scheme. The players, Mykell Robinson, Steven Vasquez, and Jalen Weaver, were found guilty of breaking the rules by betting on games they were part of. Robinson and Vasquez were teammates at Fres

politics

Choosing the Right Leader: A Look at Chicago's Zoning Committee Shuffle

July 19, 2025

Mayor Brandon Johnson is once again at a crossroads, needing to pick a new leader for the Zoning Committee. This time, the decision is even more crucial as it's his third attempt. The current leader, Ald. Walter Burnett, is stepping down, leaving a big void. This isn't just any committee; it's one o

politics

Election Trickery: The Fake Hate Crime That Shook Colorado Springs

May 20, 2025

The courtroom drama in Colorado Springs is heating up. The trial for two individuals accused of faking a hate crime to sway the 2023 mayoral election is underway. The plot thickens as Yemi Mobolade, the candidate who allegedly benefited from this scheme, is set to take the stand. Mobolade is expecte

entertainment

The Hidden Stars of Sci-Fi: Vasquez Rocks' Secret Life

May 15, 2025

Vasquez Rocks is a unique place in Los Angeles County. It's about a 45-minute drive from Hollywood. The area is known for its unusual rock formations. These rocks stick out of the ground at odd angles. This gives them a strange, almost alien appearance. The park is named after Tiburcio Vasquez. He w

educational

Latino Workers Race Against the Clock: Tech Skills or Left Behind?

February 9, 2025

Latinos are a big part of the workforce in fields like agriculture, construction, retail and food services. These fields are starting to use more automation. Some people are left out because they don’t have the right digital skills. Latinos working in these fields are at risk. They might get left b

environment

Blazing Clues Point to Edison

February 6, 2025

You might not be surprised to hear that recently it was revealed a utility company may be responsible for starting a wildfire in a Northern LA neighborhood so it's no surprise that SoCal Edison has admitted that it is likely that the equipment they have used to deliver electricity to the area may ha

entertainment

The New Marvel Spidey Show: Fun and Controversy

January 30, 2025

The Marvel Universe has spawned a new animated series, focusing on everyone's favorite web-slinging hero. This new show follows Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, as he navigates the complexities of becoming a hero. The trailer, which Marvel Animation has recently released, is full of action-pa

crime

'Swindlers Stolen Fortune Scheme

January 30, 2025

A Florida man, Erick Jason Victoria-Brito, now 30, was recently brought from the Dominican Republic to New York City to face severe charges. He was part of a group that tricked big organizations and government bodies. The group created fake companies and bank accounts to steal money. This crime grou

politics

Trump's Border Czar Pauses Chicago Immigration Raids, Shifts Focus

January 20, 2025

Tom Homan, soon-to-be border chief for President Donald Trump, is hitting the brakes on a leaked plan to send a large group of immigration officers to Chicago. In an interview with the Washington Post, he said he hasn't decided yet on this move, which was reported by the Wall Street Journal and New

crime

The Last-Minute Move: A DA's Final Days

December 31, 2024

In the final days of his term, Portland's outgoing DA, Mike Schmidt, is trying to reduce sentences of some violent criminals. This includes a convicted murderer who's nearly finished his 35-year sentence. The new DA, Nathan Vasquez, saw this as a last-minute favor for these offenders, who committed