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Meta's Oakley Vanguard Glasses: New Features for Fitness and Music Lovers

December 20, 2025

Meta has rolled out an update for its Oakley Vanguard smart glasses, introducing features that cater to fitness enthusiasts and music lovers. The update, v21, is first available to those in Meta's Early Access program, with a wider release planned for later. The new update brings hands-free Garmin

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

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Michigan's 2026 Recruits: What's Next After the Big Change?

December 18, 2025

Right now, Michigan's football team is in a bit of a mess. The coach, Sherrone Moore, was let go, and that has left a lot of uncertainty. This uncertainty is also affecting the recruits who had signed up to join the team in 2026. So far, only two recruits have decided to leave. Matt Ludwig, a four-

politics

Why the U. S. Senate Shouldn't Police Speech

December 18, 2025

Recently, Senator Chuck Schumer and 40 other Senate Democrats proposed a resolution to condemn Tucker Carlson due to comments made by a guest on his podcast. This move raises serious questions about free speech and government overreach. Free speech is a fundamental right that predates laws and gove

business

Big Changes in Sports Ownership: Who's Buying and Who's Selling?

December 18, 2025

Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Steve Jobs, is stepping back from her role in sports ownership. She's selling her share in Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the company that owns the Washington Wizards and other sports teams. This news comes from reports by Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams. ...

politics

Congress Says No to Limiting Trump's Venezuela Actions

December 18, 2025

In a move that surprised many, the House of Representatives recently turned down two proposals. These proposals aimed to restrict President Trump's ability to launch strikes inside Venezuela and to require congressional approval before any military action. The votes were mostly along party lines, sh

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Chiefs Adjust Roster After Mahomes' Season-Ending Injury

December 18, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs have made significant changes to their roster following the season-ending injury of star quarterback Patrick Mahomes. The team announced that Mahomes, who suffered a torn ACL during a recent game against the Los Angeles Chargers, has been placed on the Reserve/Injured list. Th

education

Britain's Big Move: Back to Erasmus After Brexit

December 17, 2025

Britain is making a U-turn. After leaving the Erasmus program during Brexit, it's now planning to rejoin in 2027. This decision is seen as a big win for young people, giving them a chance to study abroad without extra costs. But there's a catch. The UK will pay £570 million for the 2027/28 academic

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Healthcare Showdown: Republicans Split on ACA Subsidies

December 17, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, four moderate Republicans joined forces with Democrats to push for a vote on extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. This move challenges Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership and sets the stage for a heated debate within the Republican party. The subsidies, which

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Health Care Subsidies: What's Next for Americans?

December 17, 2025

House Republicans are moving forward with a health care plan that skips extending pandemic-era subsidies for Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage. These subsidies, which helped many Americans afford health insurance, are set to expire at the end of the year. Speaker Mike Johnson had considered letting