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sports

Arsenal's Heartbreak at Villa Park: A Hard Lesson in Football

December 6, 2025

Arsenal's unbeaten streak came to a dramatic end at Aston Villa. The Gunners lost 2-1 in a thrilling match that went down to the wire. The defeat was tough to swallow, especially since it came in the 95th minute. Arsenal had fought back from a goal down, with Leandro Trossard equalizing in the secon

politics

Gaza's Crossing and Hospital: What's Really Happening?

December 6, 2025

In Gaza, things are heating up. Israel recently hit two armed men near troops, killing one. This is just one of many tense moments in the region. Eight countries, including Saudi Arabia and Turkey, are not happy about Israel's plan to partly open the Rafah Crossing. They think it's a bad idea and c

business

Chicago's Bold Move to Boost Small Businesses

December 6, 2025

Chicago is taking big steps to help small businesses. The city wants to make it easier for them to open and run their shops. This is important because many small business owners are struggling right now. The mayor, Brandon Johnson, announced a new plan called "Cut The Tape for Small Business. " Thi

politics

GOP House Speaker Faces Uphill Battle as Party Infighting Grows

December 5, 2025

House Speaker Mike Johnson is finding it tough to keep his party united. He's asking fellow Republicans to keep their complaints private, but many are speaking out publicly. This week, tensions boiled over as a member of Johnson's own leadership team accused him of lying. Meanwhile, rank-and-file Re

technology

Moon Race: Can the U. S. Beat China Back to the Moon?

December 5, 2025

The U. S. is in a tight spot. China is making big moves to send people to the Moon. Meanwhile, the U. S. is still figuring out its next steps with the Artemis program. Lawmakers are starting to worry that China might beat the U. S. back to the Moon. They're asking tough questions about how to speed

entertainment

Pittsburgh's Stars Shine Bright in The Nutcracker

December 5, 2025

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's "The Nutcracker" is a beloved holiday tradition that has been enchanting audiences since 1969. This year, the show is even more special with a record number of local celebrities joining the cast. Seventeen familiar faces from sports, TV, and politics will make appearances

technology

What's Buzzing in 2025? Google's Top Searches Revealed

December 5, 2025

In 2025, the world's curiosity was piqued by some unexpected things. Google's annual search report showed that "Gemini, " Google's AI chatbot, was the most searched term. This beat out big news like the India vs. England match, Charlie Kirk, and even another AI tool called DeepSeek. The report also

opinion

Chicago Transit: Time for a Safer Ride

December 5, 2025

Chicago's public transport system is facing serious safety issues. Recent events, like a woman being set on fire and a man being stabbed, show how unsafe it has become. In the past year, there have been nearly 2, 900 crimes on the CTA. This is the second-highest number since 2015. Riders and workers

crime

A Young Life Lost: Police Shooting Raises Questions

December 5, 2025

In a decision that has sparked outrage and debate, two New York City police officers will not face criminal charges for the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old during a mental health crisis. Win Rozario was shot five times in his family's Queens home last year, as his mother and brother pleaded with the

politics

A GOP Congresswoman's Frustration Boils Over

December 4, 2025

Nancy Mace, a Republican congresswoman from South Carolina, is not happy with how things are going in the House. She's known for being a strong supporter of former President Donald Trump and for criticizing Democrats. But now, she's got her sights set on her own party's leadership. Mace is reported