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New Sport, New Opportunities: Bridgewater College Joins the Flag Football Movement

December 9, 2025

Bridgewater College is stepping up its game by introducing women's flag football as a varsity sport. This new addition will kick off in the 2026-2027 academic year, according to a recent announcement. The college is no stranger to providing opportunities for students. This move is part of their ong

politics

Oregon's Leaders: Big Words, Small Steps

December 9, 2025

Oregon is in a tough spot. The economy is not growing fast. People aren't moving there as much as before. Houses are too pricey. Businesses are having a hard time. So, what are the leaders doing? They're talking a lot. But are they doing enough? At a recent gathering, top officials shared their tho

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Money Talks: Supreme Court to Decide if Campaign Cash is Free Speech

December 9, 2025

The Supreme Court is about to tackle a big question: Is giving money to political campaigns a form of free speech? This is the core issue in the case NRSC v. FEC, which will be argued in court soon. Back in 2022, JD Vance, who was a senator at the time, sued to challenge limits on how much politica

weather

Tennessee's Chilly Surprise: Polar Vortex Brings Frosty Weekend

December 9, 2025

A big chill is heading to Tennessee, thanks to a polar vortex. This weather event is pushing cold air from the Arctic into the Eastern United States. Over the weekend, temperatures in Tennessee are expected to drop significantly, reaching the low 20s and upper teens. In the Appalachian region of Ea

politics

Congress Takes Action Over Venezuela Strikes

December 9, 2025

Lawmakers in the U. S. are taking a stand. They want more details about military actions in Venezuela. They might cut travel funds for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if he doesn't share unedited videos of strikes on boats. This is all part of a big defense bill. It's likely to pass soon. The bill i

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Lawmakers Quit: Is Congress Too Toxic?

December 9, 2025

The political scene in the United States is heating up, and not in a good way. Recently, several lawmakers have decided to call it quits. They're leaving Congress, and many are pointing to a toxic work environment as the reason. But what does this mean for the country? First, let's talk about the p

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Homelessness Grants: A Sudden Shift in Policy

December 9, 2025

The Trump administration has decided to pause recent changes to a major homelessness grant program. This program, worth $3 billion, helps provide services to people without homes. The changes were put on hold due to lawsuits from states, cities, and nonprofits. The administration initially announce

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Power Play: Supreme Court's Potential Shift in Presidential Authority

December 9, 2025

The Supreme Court is currently reviewing a case that could significantly increase the power of the president to remove officials from independent federal agencies. This case revolves around President Donald Trump's attempt to fire Rebecca Kelly Slaughter from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), desp

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Unusual News Bites: From Cold Cases to Christmas Bugs

December 9, 2025

Maine is trying a new trick to solve old crimes. They made a deck of cards with 52 unsolved cases. Each card has details about a different mystery. The idea is to give these cards to prisoners. Maybe someone knows something that can help solve these cases. Maine has a lot of unsolved crimes, like 69

entertainment

Hollywood's Big Shake-Up: Netflix Takes Over Warner Bros.

December 6, 2025

Hollywood is not happy. A huge change is happening. Netflix is buying Warner Bros. for a massive $83 billion. This includes HBO Max too. People are upset. They feel this deal is not good. First, there was sadness. Warner Bros. Discovery was struggling. Many thought it was the end of an era. Now, an