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A Week of Shocking Events and Big Announcements

December 20, 2025

A man suspected of killing two students at Brown University and an MIT professor was found dead in a storage unit. He was a former student at Brown and had no criminal record in the US. The six-day manhunt ended with praise for the law enforcement teams involved. In Australia, a tragic shooting at

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

politics

A New Name for a Famous Arts Center

December 19, 2025

The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is getting a new name. The board of trustees decided to add President Donald Trump's name to it. Now, it's called the Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts. New signs are being put up to show this change. Th

health

Rewarding Doctors for Better Health in 2025

December 19, 2025

In 2025, a big change happened in healthcare on the Central Coast. A program called QCIP gave over $16 million to doctors in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. This money was for doing a great job taking care of patients. The program focuses on important health areas like managing diabetes,

politics

Venezuela's Uncertain Future: Between Threats and Resilience

December 18, 2025

Venezuela is facing another wave of uncertainty, as the U. S. president threatens to block oil sales, the country's main income source. Many Venezuelans are used to economic struggles, but this new threat brings back memories of tough times. In Caracas, people like José, a retired surgeon, are takin

crime

A Dark Turn in São Paulo: Influencer's Life Cut Short

December 18, 2025

In a shocking turn of events, a young influencer from Brazil met a tragic end. Maria Katiane Gomes da Silva, known for her lifestyle content, fell from the 10th floor of her condo in São Paulo. Her husband, Alex Leandro Bispo dos Santos, was quickly taken into custody. Police are looking into this a

weather

Montana Faces Harsh Winter Conditions

December 18, 2025

Winter has arrived with full force in the United States, and Montana is feeling the brunt of it. The National Weather Service has issued a "Blizzard Warning" for parts of the state, adding to the existing "Winter Storm Warnings. " The first warning came from the NWS Missoula office on Tuesday. It p

politics

A Family's Tragedy: Beyond Politics

December 16, 2025

A Hollywood family is mourning the loss of two beloved figures, Rob Reiner and his wife Michele. Their son, Nick, is in custody, and sources say he's responsible for their deaths. This is a heartbreaking story about family struggles, not politics. The news broke on December 14, when the couple was

politics

A Venezuelan Hero's Bumpy Journey to Oslo

December 15, 2025

Maria Corina Machado, a prominent Venezuelan opposition figure and recent Nobel Peace Prize winner, faced a tough journey to Norway. She had to sneak out of Venezuela on a small boat. This was not an easy trip. The rough seas caused her to hurt her back badly. Machado had been hiding for over a yea

entertainment

A Harmony of Hearts: Boulder's Musical Haven

December 14, 2025

In the heart of Boulder County, a unique musical family gathers every Wednesday night. The Harvest Baptist Church in Gunbarrel transforms into a stage where violin bows dance in unison, and laughter fills the air between songs. This is the Flatirons Community Orchestra, a group that brings together