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crime

DC Police Chief Steps Down Amid Crime Data Controversy

December 9, 2025

The DC Police Chief, Pamela A. Smith, has resigned. She has been in the role for just over two years. Her departure comes as the city faces serious allegations of tampering with crime statistics. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is looking into this matter. They believe that some crimes were not repo

finance

A New Leader for Arkansas' Biggest Bond Issuer

December 6, 2025

Robert "Ro" Arrington is now the permanent leader of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority. This group is the state's largest bond issuer. Arrington had been filling in as interim president since August. He took over after the previous leader, Mark Conine, stepped down. Arrington has been part

opinion

From Politics to Plates: A Man's Fight Against Hunger

December 6, 2025

Billy Shore, a man who once navigated the stormy seas of politics, found his true calling in a different kind of battle. Instead of chasing political victories, he turned his attention to a more pressing issue: hunger. In 1984, while the world was gripped by the horrors of famine in Ethiopia, Shore

sports

College Football Recruiting: Drama, Decisions, and Delays

December 4, 2025

College football recruiting is always a rollercoaster. Let's dive into some of the biggest stories from National Signing Day. Penn State is in a tough spot. They don't have a head coach yet. This has left their recruiting class in chaos. Most of the recruits left when former coach James Franklin to

crypto

Wall Street Giant Challenges Crypto's Wild West

December 4, 2025

Citadel Securities, a major player in traditional finance, has asked the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to take a closer look at decentralized finance (DeFi) systems. They believe some DeFi platforms, especially those dealing with tokenized U. S. stocks, might be doing things similar

politics

Europe's Big Money Move for Ukraine Hits a Snag

December 4, 2025

Europe's plan to back Ukraine with a massive financial boost is facing some serious hurdles. The idea was to use frozen Russian assets worth up to 210 billion euros to give Ukraine a strong hand in talks with Moscow. But getting all European countries on board has been tricky, especially with Hungar

politics

Celebrities Rally for Palestinian Leader's Freedom

December 3, 2025

Marwan Barghouti, a Palestinian leader, has been behind bars since 2002. He's seen as a crucial figure for Palestinian unity and statehood. Over 200 celebrities have now joined the call for his release. These stars include actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Josh O'Connor, and Javier Bardem, as well as mu

sports

Football Stars Shine in the San Luis Valley

December 3, 2025

In late November, a big deal went down in the San Luis Valley. The Class 1A All-South-Central League football team was announced. This is a huge honor for high school football players in the area. A total of 29 student-athletes from the valley made the cut. Centauri High School came out on top with

education

Unpacking Nuclear Weapons: A Conversation with Laura Reed

December 3, 2025

Laura Reed, a well-known expert in global security and U. S. foreign policy, is set to discuss the future of nuclear weapons in a world full of challenges. This event is organized by the World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts and will take place on December 16th from noon to 1 p. m. at 1350

health

Britain's Sweet Move: Cutting Sugar in Drinks

December 3, 2025

The United Kingdom is stepping up its fight against sugar. They are adding more drinks to their sugar tax. This tax now includes sweetened milk drinks, like flavored milks and milkshakes. It also covers milk alternatives with added sugar, yogurt drinks, and some coffee drinks. Companies have until J