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As 2024 draws to a close, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Police Superintendent Larry Snelling are celebrating a citywide drop in violent crime. They say it's a result of everyone working together. "It takes a village, " Johnson explained at a press conference. "We can't just blame the cops. " The

politics

Supreme Court Chief Warns: Respect Court Rulings

The head of the Supreme Court, John Roberts, just put out a message that’s big news. He’s worried about officials from both sides of the political game talking about ignoring court rulings. Roberts says this is pretty dangerous and that everyone needs to respect the court’s decisions. He didn’t name

politics

Mayor Bowser and Trump: A New Era of Cooperation in DC?

Washington DC's Mayor Muriel Bowser had a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump, and she called it "great. " This is a big change from Trump's past statements about the city. During his campaign, he threatened to take over the district because of high crime rates. But now, it seems they have fou

Three British Crime Shows to Binge on New Year’s Eve

Ever thought about spending New Year’s Eve at home with a good mystery? British crime shows are known for their thrilling tales of deceit and murder. They're perfect for a cozy night in, especially with all the options available on streaming platforms like Netflix, Peacock, and BritBox. Let’s dive i

environment

Climate Crisis Hits a Fever Pitch: 2024 Sets New Records

The year 2024 has been a year of records and red flags for Earth's climate. The European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) reports that this year is the warmest on record, surpassing temperatures set just last year. Even more alarming, the global average temperature has exceeded the cr

sports

Detroit Lions vs. San Francisco 49ers: A Game of Pride and Revenge

The Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers are set to face off on Monday Night Football. Even though both teams have already seen their playoff dreams end, the Lions are eager to avenge last year's NFC Championship loss. Coach Dan Campbell isn't holding back, playing his top players to win. Kickoff i

Ringing in 2025: A Worldwide New Year's Eve Timeline

Ever wondered who gets to celebrate New Year's Eve first? It's not New York City! The tiny island of Kiritimati, part of Kiribati, is the first to welcome the new year. When it's 5 a. m. on December 31 in the Eastern Time zone, it's already New Year's Day on Kiritimati. Soon after, New Zealand and s

Giant TV, Tiny Price: My Experience with the 98-inch TCL

Ever dreamed of having a movie theater in your living room? Well, TCL's 98-inch TV might just make that dream come true. At $1, 499, it's a massive bargain. But is it worth the trouble? Let's dive in. This TV is huge. I mean, really huge. It's 85. 7 inches wide and 49. 1 inches tall. Finding space

crime

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

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

Thrilling Movies to Kickstart the New Year