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Sudan's Forgotten Crisis: The Human Cost of Darfur's Fall

December 20, 2025

The recent takeover of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has intensified the ongoing civil war in Sudan. This conflict, raging for nearly three years, has reached a grim turning point with the RSF gaining near-total control of the region. The RSF's brutal act

health

Forever Chemicals: A Hidden Threat to Our Health

December 20, 2025

Forever chemicals, man-made substances designed to repel water, oil, and stains, are everywhere. They are in nonstick pans, fast-food wrappers, and waterproof jackets. Scientists have already linked them to serious health issues like liver damage, high cholesterol, fertility problems, birth defects,

entertainment

Bowen Yang's Next Chapter: A Change at SNL

December 20, 2025

Bowen Yang, a standout performer on "Saturday Night Live, " is leaving the show this season. This news comes after he appeared in a recent episode hosted by Ariana Grande, with whom he worked in "Wicked. " Yang joined "SNL" in 2018 as a writer and quickly moved up the ranks, becoming a fan favorite

sports

San Luis Valley Football Stars Shine in 2025 All-State Teams

December 20, 2025

The Colorado High School Activities Association made a big announcement on Monday. They revealed the 2025 All-State football teams. Guess who made the cut? A whopping 24 athletes from the San Luis Valley! That's a lot of talent right there. Let's talk about the eight-man teams first. Sanford High S

entertainment

Love Island: Could the Reality Show Hit the Big Screen?

December 20, 2025

Love Island has become quite the sensation in the world of reality TV. Now, there's buzz about it making a leap to the big screen. ITV America is exploring this idea, seeing it as a way to capitalize on the show's popularity. David George, the CEO of ITV America, has been chatting about this possib

sports

Coach's Career Ends After Controversial Relationship and Alcohol Claims

December 20, 2025

Brian Smith, former head football coach at Ohio University, found himself in hot water. The school decided to let him go for two main reasons. First, he was involved with an undergraduate student. Second, there were claims that he showed up to a public event smelling like alcohol. This all led to hi

sports

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

crime

DC Councilmember Demands Clarity on Crime Data and Federal Involvement

December 20, 2025

In a bold move, Councilmember Brooke Pinto, along with her colleagues, has sent a detailed letter to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) demanding answers. The letter, sent on December 18, raises serious questions about how crime data is being handled and the extent of federal involvement in lo

health

Unraveling the Genetic Threads of Mental Health

December 19, 2025

Mental health issues might not be as distinct as we once thought. Recent findings suggest that conditions like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder could share common genetic roots. This discovery comes from a large-scale study that analyzed DNA data from over 1 million people with mental health condi

politics

Billionaire Told to Keep His Promise

December 19, 2025

Roman Abramovich, a Russian billionaire, is in hot water. The UK government wants him to keep his word. He promised to give £2. 5 billion to help people affected by the war in Ukraine. This money comes from selling Chelsea Football Club. But the government says he hasn't done it yet. Three years ag