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From Judge to Jail: A Tale of Power and Greed

December 19, 2025

A former judge in Alabama has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for abusing his power and stealing from taxpayers. Gilbert P. Self, who once presided over the Eleventh Judicial Circuit, was found guilty on multiple corruption charges. These included misusing public funds for personal trips, such

politics

Congress Shake-Up: Who's Leaving and Why?

December 17, 2025

A significant number of lawmakers are saying goodbye to Congress after the 2026 midterms. As of mid-December 2025, 54 representatives and senators have decided not to return. This includes both retirements and those seeking different political roles. Some big names are stepping down, like Californi

politics

Iowa's Brave Guardsmen Lost in Syria

December 15, 2025

In a tragic turn of events, two soldiers from the Iowa National Guard lost their lives in Syria. These brave individuals were part of a larger group deployed to the Middle East. Their mission was to fight against ISIS and other terrorist groups. The soldiers were identified as Sgt. Edgar Brian Torre

entertainment

Josh O'Connor's SNL Night: Hits and Misses

December 14, 2025

Josh O'Connor's first time hosting Saturday Night Live was a mix of good and not-so-good moments. He started strong with a funny monologue. He joked about not being a mouse from a movie and playfully called himself a "soft boy. " This means he likes things like gardening and scrapbooking. He also ta

education

A School Board Member's Sudden Exit: What Really Happened?

December 13, 2025

A school board member in New Jersey decided to leave her position early. Rebecca Petersen was part of the Raritan Township school board for three years. She chose to step down a month before her term ended. This happened after a long argument about some old social media posts. Petersen said her tim

crime

Alabama's Death Penalty: Politics Over Principle

December 12, 2025

Alabama's approach to the death penalty has become more about political posturing than upholding justice. This is evident in the state's recent actions and the case of Joseph Clifton Smith, who is set to be executed despite clear evidence of intellectual disabilities. The state's use of nitrogen hy

weather

Detroit's Leland House: A Chilly Evacuation Story

December 11, 2025

Detroit's Leland House faces another challenge. This time, it's not about money. It's about staying warm. A power outage hit the nearly 100-year-old building. It forced everyone out. The fire marshal called it an emergency. People had to leave their homes quickly. The building has had problems befo

environment

Beaufort's Bold Move to Protect Nature from Balloons

December 11, 2025

Beaufort has made a big step to protect the environment. They have banned the release of helium and other gas-filled balloons. This is the first time a city in the state has done this. The city council voted for this change at their meeting on December 9th. Before this, the city already had a rule a

weather

Iowa's Chilly Wake-Up: Cities Break Century-Old Cold Records

December 5, 2025

Iowa experienced a deep freeze that made history. On the morning of December 4th, many places in the state saw temperatures drop to levels never seen before. This was all thanks to a polar vortex that brought a sudden blast of winter weather. The cold was so intense that it broke records set a long

politics

Why Some Lawmakers Are Questioning the Hepatitis B Vaccine

December 5, 2025

A heated debate is happening about the hepatitis B vaccine for newborns. Senator Bill Cassidy, a doctor and Republican leader in Congress, has strong words for the Health and Human Services Department. He thinks they are not following science. The CDC's advisory panel is looking at the vaccine sched