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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

politics

Big Banks Under Scrutiny: What Did They Really Do?

December 11, 2025

A recent investigation into banks cutting off services to certain customers has wrapped up with little to show. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, led by Trump appointee Jonathan Gould, looked into claims that banks were unfairly denying services based on political beliefs. This came aft

entertainment

A Year of Reading: 10 Books That Stole the Spotlight in 2025

December 9, 2025

Imagine a bookshelf filled with 49 books. These are the ones that didn't make the cut for the top 10 list of 2025. The process of selecting these books is simple yet intricate. Throughout the year, as each book is finished, if it's loved, it's set aside. By November, the stack is towering, and the r

politics

GOP House Speaker Faces Uphill Battle as Party Infighting Grows

December 5, 2025

House Speaker Mike Johnson is finding it tough to keep his party united. He's asking fellow Republicans to keep their complaints private, but many are speaking out publicly. This week, tensions boiled over as a member of Johnson's own leadership team accused him of lying. Meanwhile, rank-and-file Re

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A GOP Congresswoman's Frustration Boils Over

December 4, 2025

Nancy Mace, a Republican congresswoman from South Carolina, is not happy with how things are going in the House. She's known for being a strong supporter of former President Donald Trump and for criticizing Democrats. But now, she's got her sights set on her own party's leadership. Mace is reported

crime

A Former Counselor Faces Serious Charges for Alleged Abuse

December 4, 2025

A retired mental health counselor is now facing serious legal trouble. Edmund Rivers, 68, is accused of sexually assaulting five young patients over many years. These incidents reportedly happened at Hartgrove Behavioral Health Hospital in Chicago. The charges include multiple counts of criminal se

politics

Trouble in the Republican House: Speaker Johnson Faces Uproar

December 4, 2025

The Republican Party is in a bit of a mess. Speaker Mike Johnson is facing serious backlash from his own party. It seems like he is losing control, and not everyone is happy with how things are going. Some Republicans are openly criticizing Johnson. Representative Elise Stefanik from New York calle

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The Fight Over FBI Oversight Threatens Defense Bill

December 2, 2025

In the halls of Congress, a heated argument is brewing. It's all about a plan to make the FBI more transparent. Rep. Elise Stefanik, a strong supporter of former President Donald Trump, wants a rule that would force the FBI to tell Congress when they start investigating political candidates. She bel

finance

Banks Can Now Hold Crypto for Network Fees and Testing

November 27, 2025

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has just made a big move. They said that U. S. national banks can now hold cryptocurrency on their balance sheets. Why? To pay for blockchain network fees and to test crypto platforms. Think about it like this: blockchain networks need their own t

politics

Unexpected Allies: Trump's Surprise Backing of Mamdani

November 23, 2025

New York's political scene is in a stir after President Donald Trump's unexpected support for Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. This move has left many scratching their heads, wondering what it means for the future. Trump's praise for Mamdani, a progressive Democrat, caught many off guard. He even said M