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Local High School Athletes Shine Bright in December

December 13, 2025

High school sports in the Cincinnati area have been heating up, with standout performances across various teams and individuals. Football, basketball, bowling, swimming, gymnastics, and wrestling have all seen impressive achievements. In football, Jake Britt from St. Xavier made a notable impact in

entertainment

Aging Stars and Robots: A Thought-Provoking Play on Broadway

December 9, 2025

June Squibb, a 96-year-old acting legend, is back on Broadway, shining in the role of Marjorie in the play "Marjorie Prime. " She's not just any actress; she's a star who has been dazzling audiences for decades, both on stage and in films like "Thelma" and "Eleanor the Great. " Her return to Broadwa

business

Atlanta's Airbnb Boom: What to Expect in 2026

December 9, 2025

Atlanta is gearing up for a surge in visitors during the 2026 World Cup. Many locals are planning to rent out their homes through Airbnb. Nadia Giordani, a Cabbagetown resident, is one of them. She helps others get ready to host guests. Giordani expects a lot of interest in the coming months. Airbn

opinion

A Change of Heart About the White House

October 25, 2025

The White House was never a place she wanted to be. As a young woman, she resented the attention and the loss of privacy that came with living there. She remembered the first time she stepped inside, assigned to attend an inaugural ball. A ball gown and a hairdresser were waiting, but all she wanted

politics

Graham Platner: A Marine, A Farmer, A Candidate Under Fire

October 23, 2025

Graham Platner, a 41-year-old oyster farmer from Sullivan, Maine, is no stranger to controversy. In the past week, his campaign for the U. S. Senate has been rocked by revelations of past Reddit posts and a tattoo that resembles a Nazi symbol. Despite this, Platner's supporters turned out in force f

celebrities

Scarlett Johansson: A Journey from Teen Star to Hollywood Legend

October 21, 2025

Scarlett Johansson, now 40, has come a long way since her early days in Hollywood. She recently received the Legend & Groundbreaker Award at the Newport Beach Film Festival for her directorial debut, "Eleanor the Great. " The film, released last month, stars June Squibb and Erin Kellyman and tells t

politics

Justice Delayed: The Long Wait for a Politician's Trial

October 20, 2025

In a turn of events, the trial of ex-Northern Ireland politician Jeffrey Donaldson has been pushed back yet again. This time, the court decided it won't happen until next year. The initial delay was in March, and the trial was supposed to start in November. But now, it's clear that won't happen. Th

celebrities

A Legend's Brief Health Scare: Coppola's Recent Hospital Visit

August 6, 2025

Francis Ford Coppola, the renowned filmmaker behind iconic movies like "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now, " recently had a medical procedure in Rome. His representative quickly clarified that this was a planned procedure with his long-time doctor, Dr. Andrea Natale, and not an emergency. Earlier r

lifestyle

Chicago's Wellness Leaders: Building Community Over Competition

February 1, 2025

In Chicago, women entrepreneurs are reshaping the fitness industry by focusing on community support instead of rivalry. They are proving that success doesn’t have to be a lonely journey. Sweat Sessions Studio, for example, is a shining example of this collaborative spirit. Founded by Aubre Winters-C

politics

Jimmy Carter's Presidency: A Leap for Black Women in Politics

December 31, 2024

When Jimmy Carter became president in 1977, he didn't just move into the White House. He also opened doors for Black women in politics. One of the first people he welcomed was Alexis M. Herman, a young woman running a minority women's employment program in Atlanta. Carter quickly saw her potential a