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politics

Franklin the Turtle: A Unlikely Political Mascot

December 9, 2025

Franklin the Turtle, a beloved children's character, has found himself in the middle of a political storm. The Trump administration has been using images of Franklin in various contexts, much to the dismay of the character's publisher. The Department of Health and Human Services recently posted an

business

Big Changes Ahead: Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery Merge

December 9, 2025

President Donald Trump recently shared his thoughts on the potential merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery. He believes this deal could lead to a significant shift in the entertainment industry due to the combined market power of the two companies. Trump mentioned that he would play a r

entertainment

Who Will Snag Warner Bros. Discovery's Treasure Trove?

December 4, 2025

Warner Bros. Discovery is in the hot seat, with Paramount, Comcast, and Netflix all vying for its prized assets. The company's vast collection includes beloved franchises like Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and DC's superheroes, as well as cable networks like CNN and TNT. The bidding war is heating

technology

A Serious Flaw in React: What You Need to Know

December 4, 2025

React, a popular JavaScript library, has a serious security flaw. This flaw is very dangerous. It allows hackers to run harmful code on websites that use React. The flaw is easy to exploit. Experts say that hackers will likely start using it soon. The flaw affects several versions of React. It also

opinion

Helping Kids Learn, AI Helping People Hear, and Other News

December 4, 2025

Linda McMahon, the education secretary, is making big changes. She wants to give more power to states and parents. Some people, like Sen. Elizabeth Warren, don't like this. They think the federal government should have more control. But others argue that the current system isn't working well. Test s

education

A Visit That's Stirring Up Trouble

December 4, 2025

A big event is happening at Cedar Drive Middle School in Colts Neck. Linda McMahon, the U. S. Secretary of Education, is dropping by. She's part of a nationwide tour called "History Rocks! " This tour is all about teaching kids the importance of the Declaration of Independence. It's the 250th annive

weather

Staying Safe in the Deep Freeze: Des Moines' Plan to Beat the Cold

December 4, 2025

Des Moines is getting ready for a serious cold snap. The Extreme Temperature Plan was turned on early Sunday, November 30. The weather is expected to be so cold that it might break records from the 1800s. Iowa could be the coldest state in the country early on December 4. The National Weather Servi

education

Education Shake-Up: What's Changing and Why It Matters

December 2, 2025

In late 2025, the Department of Education underwent significant changes. The Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, initiated several interagency agreements to shift key programs to other federal agencies. This move is part of President Trump's push to dismantle the Department of Education, a goal he h

weather

Library Branches Delay Opening Due to Snow

December 2, 2025

In Northeast Ohio, the weather is causing some changes to the usual schedule. The Cuyahoga County Public Library has decided to open its doors later than usual on Tuesday. All branches will start their day at 1 p. m. instead of the normal time. This decision was made because of the bad weather expec

lifestyle

Waukegan's Christmas Spirit Shines Through the Snow

December 2, 2025

Waukegan faced a snowy challenge this holiday season, but the city's spirit remained undeterred. With a forecast of up to 12 inches of snow, officials had to adapt the annual Christmas tree lighting event, known as Jingle on Genesee. The plan included a tree lighting, a market, a hot chocolate walk,