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Detroit's Voting Problem: Simple Fixes, Big Impact

December 22, 2025

Detroit's city elections have seen a big drop in voter turnout over the past 20 years. In 2005, 41% of eligible voters showed up, but by 2021, that number had fallen to just 24%. This is much lower than the national average of 31% for big cities. Even though turnout inched up a bit in the latest ele

business

Big Changes in Sports Ownership: Who's Buying and Who's Selling?

December 18, 2025

Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Steve Jobs, is stepping back from her role in sports ownership. She's selling her share in Monumental Sports & Entertainment, the company that owns the Washington Wizards and other sports teams. This news comes from reports by Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams. ...

celebrities

Celebs Turning a Year Wiser on December 12, 2025

December 12, 2025

December 12, 2025, is a special day for many famous faces. It's the day when a bunch of well-known actors and musicians add another candle to their birthday cakes. Let's dive in and learn a bit more about them. First up, we have Bill Nighy, the actor who's been making us laugh and think for years.

politics

Florida Congresswoman Faces Serious Accusations Over Disaster Funds

November 22, 2025

A Florida Congresswoman is in hot water. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is accused of misusing millions of dollars meant for disaster relief. The money was supposed to help with COVID-19 vaccination efforts but ended up elsewhere. The issue started in July 2021. Her family's healthcare company got a bi

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Florida Rep Faces Serious Accusations Over COVID Funds

November 20, 2025

A Florida congresswoman is in hot water. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat representing parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties, has been hit with serious charges. The Justice Department says she took $5 million meant for disaster relief and used some of it for her 2021 campaign. Here’s the d

politics

Texas Democrats Move Forward in Special Election Race

November 5, 2025

In a recent special election, two Democrats, Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards, secured their spots in a runoff to fill a vacant seat in the Texas House of Representatives. This seat, previously held by the late Rep. Sylvester Turner, is located in a district that has been consistently Democratic

sports

New York Marathon: Sifan Hassan's Big Challenge

November 2, 2025

The 2025 TCS New York City Marathon is here, and all eyes are on Sifan Hassan. This isn't her first rodeo, but it is her first time running in New York. Hassan, who is 32 years old, has already won the Sydney Marathon just two months ago. Now, she's aiming to win again in New York, which would be a

sports

A Close Call and a New Record at New York City Marathon

November 2, 2025

The New York City Marathon saw some intense competition, especially in the men's race where Benson Kipruto from Kenya won by a tiny margin. He beat his fellow countryman Alexander Mutiso by just two hundredths of a second. It was a close finish, with Kipruto initially thinking he had it in the bag,

health

Seeing Again: Tiny Tech Brings Hope to Blind Patients

October 20, 2025

A small but mighty device is changing lives for people who have lost their sight. This isn't science fiction; it's happening right now. A group of patients, who were once blind, can now read and enjoy activities they thought were gone forever. The secret? A tiny microchip implanted in their eyes. T

politics

Huntsville Stands Up: A Day of Protest and Science

October 19, 2025

Huntsville saw a sea of people take to the streets, united against what they see as a shift towards authoritarianism under the current administration. The "No Kings" protest was not just a local event but part of a larger wave of demonstrations happening across the country and beyond. The message wa