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The Hidden World of LEGO: Where Bricks Tell a Story

December 20, 2025

In Denmark, a secret museum holds the history of LEGO, a toy that has been a part of many childhoods. This museum, only accessible to LEGO employees, showcases the evolution of the iconic brick. The museum is located near the original home of LEGO's founder, Ole Kirk Kristiansen, reminding visitors

crime

The Case of the Missing Presidential Treasures

December 20, 2025

A trial is coming up soon for three men, including the person in charge of France's presidential silverware. They're accused of stealing fancy dishes and other valuable items from the Elysee Palace, the president's official home. The missing items were used for big events and are worth a lot of mone

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

entertainment

Walla Walla's Upcoming Kindie Music Festival: A Fun Twist for Kids

December 20, 2025

Walla Walla might soon be buzzing with a new kind of music festival. Imagine a place where kids can enjoy live music, dance, and maybe even wear googly eyes. Two local entertainers, Eric Herman and Aaron Canwell, are working to make this happen. They want to bring more children's music to the area. ...

entertainment

Surrealism's Century: A Wild Ride Through Dreams and Reality

December 19, 2025

Surrealism is turning 100, and it's still as confusing and fascinating as ever. This art movement, known for its love of dreams and the bizarre, started as a writing project but soon took over the art world. People often think of Salvador Dalí and René Magritte when they hear "Surrealism, " and you

business

Barcelona Gets a New Hotel: What's the Big Deal?

December 18, 2025

Trinity Investments just bought a cool new hotel in Barcelona. It's called The Hoxton, Poblenou. This isn't just any hotel. It's a 240-room lifestyle spot in the city's trendiest area, the 22@ Innovation District. The hotel opened last year after a major makeover. It's got four restaurants, spaces

science

Unraveling the Mystery: Who Was the Beachy Head Woman?

December 18, 2025

The Beachy Head Woman, a Roman-era individual, has been a puzzle for years. Initially, experts thought she might have come from sub-Saharan Africa or the Mediterranean. But new DNA research tells a different story. Scientists at the Natural History Museum in London used advanced DNA techniques to st

crime

A Royal Scandal: New Clues Emerge in Andrew's Case

December 17, 2025

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, once a prince, now stripped of his titles, remains at the center of a storm. His ties to Jeffrey Epstein and allegations by Virginia Giuffre have kept the spotlight on him. Giuffre claimed she was trafficked and forced into situations with Mountbatten-Windsor, who denied

crime

New Leadership Takes the Helm Amid DC Police Turmoil

December 17, 2025

DC is getting a new interim police chief. Jeff Carroll will step into the role after the previous chief, Pamela Smith, left last week. The change comes at a time when the police department is under scrutiny. Two reports have accused Smith of creating a toxic work environment. They say she publicly

education

Schools' Hidden Struggle: When Kindness Isn't Enough

December 16, 2025

Schools are trying hard to make students feel safe and happy. But new research shows that this might not be working for everyone. In fact, it could be making things worse for some kids. The study looked at over a million students in California. It found that students who are bullied because of who