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Keegan Bradley Stands Up for Bethpage Crew Amid Player Complaints

December 18, 2025

Keegan Bradley, the U. S. Captain, had a different take on the recent golf drama. While some players, like Justin Thomas, complained about the course conditions, Bradley saw things differently. He praised the Bethpage Black crew, saying the course was in top shape. No grass was out of place, and ev

politics

Rochester City Council Faces Mayor's Veto Challenge

December 18, 2025

Rochester's City Council is gearing up for a crucial meeting to tackle Mayor Kim Norton's recent vetoes. The mayor has blocked three council decisions, and now the council needs to muster a majority to override these vetoes. Two of these vetoes are tied to the planned Regional Sports Complex. The f

entertainment

Fallout TV Series: A New Hope for Video Game Adaptations?

December 17, 2025

The Fallout TV series on Prime Video has become a massive success, attracting both long-time fans and new viewers. Set in a post-apocalyptic world after a nuclear war, the show has managed to impress critics and fans alike. This success has had a significant impact on Bethesda Softworks, the company

entertainment

Hollywood's Newfound Faith in Religion

December 17, 2025

Hollywood is having a spiritual awakening. Movies and TV shows about faith are popping up everywhere. Big studios and indie filmmakers are diving into stories about religion. Some are hitting it big with audiences. Take "The Chosen, " for example. This show about Jesus has made over $116 million in

politics

Tech Giants and the Electricity Bill Debate

December 17, 2025

Three senators are digging into whether big tech companies are making regular people pay more for electricity because of their huge data centers. These centers use a lot of power, and the senators want to know if the companies are being fair about the costs. The senators, Elizabeth Warren, Chris Va

education

Unlocking Reading Potential: How Charleston Schools Are Closing the Literacy Gap

December 16, 2025

In Charleston County, a new teaching method is making waves. Orton-Gillingham, a structured, multisensory approach to literacy, is helping students who struggled with reading. This method is not just for kids with dyslexia. It benefits all learners by focusing on phonics and how letters and sounds c

religion

Faith, Art, and Immigration: Churches Make Bold Statements

December 15, 2025

Churches are using Nativity scenes to make strong statements about immigration. In Charlotte, a church's Nativity scene includes ICE agents approaching the Holy Family. This was done to highlight the recent immigration enforcement actions in the city. The scene was vandalized by an unidentified man

entertainment

Unraveling the American Dream: A Look into Problemista

December 15, 2025

Problemista, a 2024 film by Julio Torres, is a wild ride through the struggles of an immigrant chasing the American dream. Alejandro, a Salvadorian toy designer in Brooklyn, faces endless hurdles to land a job at Hasbro. The film is packed with bizarre twists, like a cryogenically frozen husband and

business

Local Wins and Milestones: A Look at Recent Achievements

December 14, 2025

In the world of education and technology, big things are happening right here in our community. Purdue University Northwest's College of Technology just scored over $3 million in grants from the U. S. Department of Defense. This money is going towards boosting education and workforce development in

entertainment

The End of Leverage: Redemption on Prime Video

December 14, 2025

The popular show Leverage: Redemption has come to an end. This show was a reboot of the original Leverage series. It followed a group of ex-criminals who used their skills to help people fight against unfair situations. The third season of Leverage: Redemption was released in April 2025 on Prime Vid