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The Big Lie: How Five Friends Tricked the Government Out of Millions

November 20, 2025

Five men in Michigan thought they could outsmart the system. They pretended to be a minority-owned business to get contracts. They lied for years. They stole millions from the government. Now, they are paying the price. The men owned a surveying company. They called it Surveying Solutions Inc. , or

technology

How San Diego is Using Tech to Keep People Safe and Respect Privacy

November 20, 2025

San Diego has been making waves with its use of technology to keep people safe. The city has teamed up with local businesses and neighborhoods to use something called Flock License Plate Readers, or LPRs. These gadgets have been a game-changer, helping to solve 600 criminal cases, find missing kids,

technology

East Tennessee's Big Bet on AI

November 20, 2025

East Tennessee is set to be a major player in a huge AI project. The plan involves building powerful new supercomputers in Oak Ridge. This could be a game-changer, much like the Manhattan Project or the Apollo Program. The Trump administration is behind this initiative, called "Genesis. " It's a ma

politics

Texas' Redrawn Map Hits a Legal Speed Bump

November 20, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, federal judges recently blocked Texas' newly drawn congressional map. This decision highlights a significant misstep by both Texas Republicans and the Trump administration. They underestimated the legal boundaries set by the Supreme Court's 2019 Rucho v. Common Cause

politics

Billionaire's Second Shot at Leading NASA

November 20, 2025

Jared Isaacman, a billionaire entrepreneur, is back in the spotlight as the Senate prepares to revisit his nomination for NASA's top job. The Senate's Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee will hold a hearing on December 3rd to discuss his appointment. This isn't Isaacman's first rodeo; he

politics

Ailing American Held in Iran: A Family's Plea

November 20, 2025

Kamran Hekmati, a 70-year-old Iranian-American, is currently in a tough spot. He's in Iran's Evin Prison, dealing with bladder cancer. His family is worried sick. They say he was arrested for visiting Israel 13 years ago for his son's bar mitzvah. That trip is now causing him big trouble. Hekmati's

environment

Endangered Species Protections: A Shift in Policy

November 20, 2025

The Trump administration has recently suggested changes to the rules that protect endangered species. These changes aim to loosen the regulations that were strengthened under the Biden administration. The goal is to make things easier for businesses, as Trump has often criticized what he sees as exc

politics

FBI Employee Fights Back After Being Fired Over Pride Flag

November 20, 2025

A former FBI worker is taking legal action against the Department of Justice and the FBI. He claims he was fired unfairly because he had a Progress Pride Flag in his office. This flag was given to him by the FBI and had been displayed for years with his bosses' approval. The worker, David Maltinsky

politics

House Divided: Republicans Clash Over Controversial Senate Provision

November 20, 2025

The U. S. House of Representatives is set to vote on a repeal of a contentious Senate rule. This rule lets senators sue the government for $500, 000 if their phone records are checked without notice. The vote highlights growing divisions within the Republican Party. The rule in question was quietly

crime

Local Incidents: A Look at Recent Crimes

November 20, 2025

In Glenwood, a man was shot outside his home on Sycamore Lane. The incident happened around 4 p. m. when several people got out of a car and started shooting. The victim was taken to a medical facility for treatment. Meanwhile, in Homewood, a man with a gun demanded $300 from a gas station clerk. De