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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

environment

Soil's Surprise: How Wastewater Leftovers Move and Build Up in the Ground

December 19, 2025

Soil is not just dirt. It's a living, breathing thing. And it can be tricky. People often think that soil full of organic matter is like a sponge. It soaks up bad stuff from wastewater and keeps it there. But what if it doesn't work that way? Scientists wanted to test this idea. They made little gr

crime

A Deadly Mistake: How Air Traffic Control and Army Pilots Failed in the Sky

December 18, 2025

A tragic accident happened near Washington, D. C. last January. A helicopter and a plane crashed into each other. This crash killed 67 people. It was the worst plane crash in the U. S. in over 20 years. The U. S. government said that an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilots made mistake

politics

Life After the Federal Job: Stories of Struggle and Resilience

December 18, 2025

Federal jobs were once seen as stable and rewarding, but under Trump's administration, things changed drastically. Many workers faced layoffs, buyouts, and a chaotic work environment. By the end of 2025, around 317, 000 federal employees will have left their jobs, according to the Office of Personne

politics

When Asking Questions Becomes a Crime: The Priscilla Villarreal Case

December 18, 2025

Priscilla Villarreal, a local news reporter in Laredo, Texas, found herself in handcuffs for doing her job. She was not stealing or committing a violent act. Instead, she was asking questions, something journalists do every day. But in her case, local officials saw her work as a crime. They used an

politics

Fentanyl: A Drug or a Weapon?

December 18, 2025

In a bold move, the U. S. President has labeled fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction. This decision, made on December 15, 2025, aims to tackle the drug's impact on national security and crime. The president compared the deaths caused by fentanyl to those in major wars, stating that hundreds of t

politics

Venezuela's Money Troubles: What's Next?

December 18, 2025

Venezuela is in a tough spot. The U. S. has put a blockade on oil tankers, which is their main way of making money. This move is part of a bigger plan to put pressure on President Nicolas Maduro's government. The U. S. has been doing a lot to make things difficult for Maduro, like building up their

technology

Smart Tech Tackles Traffic Trouble

December 18, 2025

Cities are getting bigger, and so is the traffic mess. Predicting how traffic moves is tricky because it changes all the time. Weather, events, and other stuff make it even harder. But now, there's a new tool called STAC-Net that might help. STAC-Net is like a smart brain for traffic. It uses fancy

crime

A Royal Scandal: New Clues Emerge in Andrew's Case

December 17, 2025

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, once a prince, now stripped of his titles, remains at the center of a storm. His ties to Jeffrey Epstein and allegations by Virginia Giuffre have kept the spotlight on him. Giuffre claimed she was trafficked and forced into situations with Mountbatten-Windsor, who denied

crime

Guns in Crime: What's the Story Behind the Numbers?

December 17, 2025

Guns found at crime scenes are telling a story. A recent study looked at nearly 350, 000 guns used in crimes across over 50 U. S. cities from 2020 to 2024. The study dug into where these guns came from and how their origins have changed over time. One big concern is the rise of 3D-printed guns. The