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A New Era in Space Travel: The First Wheelchair User Soars Beyond Earth

December 20, 2025

Michaela Benthaus, a 33-year-old German engineer, made history by becoming the first wheelchair user to cross the Kármán Line, the boundary marking the edge of outer space. This groundbreaking journey took place aboard a Blue Origin New Shepard capsule, launching from Texas on a Saturday morning. Th

politics

Teachers Under Fire: The Impact of Online Activism on Careers

December 20, 2025

In August 2024, Susan Lewis, a music teacher from Oregon, lost her job at Valley Catholic School. The reason? Her social media posts about the situation in Gaza. Lewis was one of many targeted by StopAntisemitism, a group that claims to have helped get over 400 people fired for their views on Israel

sports

Kip Lewis: The Texas Tornado on the Football Field

December 20, 2025

Kip Lewis, a standout linebacker for the Oklahoma Sooners, has become a force to be reckoned with on the defensive side of the ball. Hailing from Carthage, Texas, Lewis is no stranger to competition, growing up in a large, athletic family. His father, George Lewis Sr. , played college basketball and

entertainment

Naturi Naughton-Lewis Takes on a New Role in Starz's Upcoming Thriller

December 19, 2025

Naturi Naughton-Lewis, a well-known face from the Power series, is stepping into a new role. She's joining Starz for a different kind of story. This time, it's not about the streets of New York but the bustling city of Johannesburg. The show is called "The Nowhere Man. " It's a six-part drama that w

sports

Revving Up Britain: MotoGP's Bid to Boost Local Talent

December 19, 2025

MotoGP is making a strong push to grow its presence in Britain. The sport's top official, Carmelo Ezpeleta, has made it clear that the UK is a key market. He points out that British fans are some of the most knowledgeable about the sport, and the UK played a big role in its early days. However, the

crime

Tragic Jet Incident in North Carolina

December 18, 2025

A small jet met with disaster shortly after it took off from Statesville, North Carolina. The incident happened just after 10:15 in the morning. The exact number of people who lost their lives is still unclear. The jet, a Cessna Citation 550, crashed while trying to land at the Statesville Regional

weather

Windstorm Wreaks Havoc: One Life Lost, Thousands in the Dark

December 18, 2025

A man lost his life when a tree crashed into his home during a fierce windstorm that swept through the Inland Northwest. The storm, which peaked early Wednesday morning, left over 70, 000 people without electricity, causing widespread disruptions. The storm's intensity was staggering, with wind gus

opinion

Grief and Gratitude: Finding Balance in the Holidays

December 18, 2025

A plane crash on November 29, 1969, took the lives of three people near Mt. Washington. The pilot and two skydivers, dressed as Santa Claus, were heading to a holiday event. Their deaths left behind a trail of grief that spanned decades. The numbers tell part of the story. The pilot was 27, one sky

business

How Cheese Pulls Are Saving Old-School Restaurants

December 17, 2025

Chain restaurants have been around for ages, and they're not going anywhere soon. They're cheap, familiar, and comforting, which is why they're everywhere. But times are tough, and people are eating out less. So, how do these places stay alive? One answer: cheese pulls. Cheese pulls are all over so

sports

Tim Tszyu's Big Night: Can He Bounce Back?

December 17, 2025

In Sydney, a big fight is happening tonight. Tim Tszyu is stepping into the ring. He's had a tough time lately. In his last four fights, he lost three times. His opponent is Anthony Velazquez. Velazquez is undefeated. He's from the US. This is his first fight outside his home country. Tszyu is