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Hate Symbol Stirs Concern at Michigan State University

December 19, 2025

A disturbing discovery at Michigan State University has sparked a police investigation. A swastika, a symbol often associated with hate and anti-Semitism, was found painted on the Chabad Jewish Center. This incident has raised concerns about safety and tolerance on campus. The East Lansing Police D

politics

Lawmakers Clash Over How to Tackle Crime and Immigration

December 19, 2025

In Washington, two different plans are being put forward to deal with crime and immigration. One plan, from a Republican, wants to give local police more money and tools to fight drug cartels. The other, from a Democrat, wants to limit how local police can work with federal immigration officers. Th

politics

Democrats Put 2024 Loss Report on the Shelf, Focus on 2026 Elections

December 19, 2025

The Democratic Party has decided not to share their internal review of the 2024 election loss to Donald Trump. They believe that releasing this report now would take attention away from their goal of winning future elections. Instead, they want to focus on the upcoming midterm elections in 2026, whe

environment

Michigan's Move: New Laws to Control Data Center Growth

December 19, 2025

Michigan is taking steps to manage the rapid expansion of data centers. Three new bills aim to control water use, transparency, and costs linked to these large facilities. The legislation comes as more people in Michigan express worries about the impact of data centers on their communities. The bil

business

Powering Up: Data Centers Get Direct Energy Access

December 19, 2025

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has given the green light for tech giants to tap directly into power plants to fuel their massive data centers. This move, aimed at boosting the U. S. 's lead in artificial intelligence and manufacturing, comes as the mid-Atlantic region braces for pot

business

Lancaster County Bridge: Your Chance to Speak Up!

December 19, 2025

A bridge in Lancaster County is getting a makeover, and officials want to hear what you think. The bridge on Quarry Road/Bushong Road, which crosses the Conestoga River, is set for repairs in 2027. This bridge, built back in 1952, is 285 feet long and 24 feet wide. The plan is to keep the old steel

politics

Politicians and their twisted tales: A closer look at recent claims

December 19, 2025

Politicians often say things that sound serious but are not true. Let's look at some recent examples. Senator Raphael Warnock said Republicans voted to double health care premiums 13 times. That's not true. Republicans just didn't extend some subsidies that Democrats had set to expire. Most subsidi

politics

Republicans Shift Focus: Health Care or Transgender Care?

December 19, 2025

Republicans are making a big deal about transgender health care. They say they're protecting kids from treatments they think are harmful. But doctors say they're wrong. The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Medical Association support gender-affirming care. They say it's important for

politics

New Rules Targeting Trans Youth Health Care

December 19, 2025

The Trump administration is making big moves against trans youth. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. just announced plans to cut off federal funding for hospitals that provide gender-affirming care to minors. This includes treatments like puberty blockers, hormones, and surgery. The administrati

health

Rewarding Doctors for Better Health in 2025

December 19, 2025

In 2025, a big change happened in healthcare on the Central Coast. A program called QCIP gave over $16 million to doctors in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. This money was for doing a great job taking care of patients. The program focuses on important health areas like managing diabetes,