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High School Winter Sports: A Visual Journey Through Week 6

January 12, 2026

Central New York's high school winter sports scene is buzzing with action. Every week, there's a new set of thrilling moments captured on camera. This week was no different, with several standout games and events. The Cicero-North Syracuse boys hockey team faced off against West Genesee in a chilly

crime

Louisiana's Crime Rates: A Glimpse of Hope in 2025

January 12, 2026

Louisiana saw some good news in 2025. Crime rates went down in many cities. New Orleans had fewer murders. There were 121 in 2025, down from 125 in 2024. That's a 3% drop. But the big news is that murders are down 55% from three years ago. That's a huge improvement. Shreveport also saw a big drop.

celebrities

Leo's Big Night and Other Awards Season Fun

January 11, 2026

Leonardo DiCaprio was the center of attention at the BAFTA Tea Party in Los Angeles. This event, hosted by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts, is a big deal during awards season. It's a chance for stars to mingle over tea, cocktails, and some tasty snacks like smoked salmon and Welsh ra

politics

A Former UK Diplomat's Regret: The Epstein Connection

January 11, 2026

Peter Mandelson, a seasoned British politician, recently made headlines for his past association with Jeffrey Epstein. He was removed from his role as the UK's ambassador to the US last year due to undisclosed emails revealing a closer bond with Epstein than previously known. Mandelson even referred

business

New Faces and Fresh Starts in Springfield

January 10, 2026

Springfield is buzzing with changes, from new leaders to exciting venues. The Library Center's Hatch Auditorium is set to open on January 16, featuring a striking new sculpture called "Vistalation" by local artist Michael Stelzer. This piece, part of the Sculpture Walk Springfield program, was made

opinion

A Mother, A Poet, A Life Cut Short

January 10, 2026

Renee Good was more than a name in a tragic news story. She was a mother, a partner, and a poet who won the Academy of American Poets Prize in 2020. Her poem, "On Learning to Dissect Fetal Pigs, " is a mix of humor and deep thought. It shows her struggle to balance science and faith. The poem talks

entertainment

Awards Season Heats Up: Surprises and Snubs

January 10, 2026

The Actor Awards nominations are out, and "One Battle After Another" is making waves with a record-breaking seven nods. This is a big deal because, in the past 31 years, no movie has ever gotten more than five nominations at these awards. The film's cast, including big names like Leonardo DiCaprio a

technology

The Two-Faced AI: Grok's Mixed Approach to Deepfakes

January 9, 2026

Elon Musk's AI model, Grok, is showing a split personality. On one side, it's playing by new rules on X. The Grok bot there now asks for a paid subscription to generate images. Plus, it seems to have stopped making sexualized deepfakes of real people. But on the other side, Grok is still acting up.

entertainment

Awards Season Heats Up: Who's Leading the BAFTA Race?

January 9, 2026

The BAFTA Film Awards are heating up, and some big names are already making waves. Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another" is leading the pack with a whopping 16 nominations. This political satire has been making noise for a while, and it looks like it's not slowing down anytime soon. The

health

Health Shaken: The Sudden Shift in Vaccine Recommendations

January 9, 2026

In 2011, a bout of meningitis landed someone in the hospital, leaving behind a lingering heart condition. This experience underscored the value of vaccines, especially for young children. Fast forward to today, and the landscape has shifted dramatically. The CDC has decided to stop recommending univ