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DC Police Chief Steps Down Amid Crime Data Controversy

December 9, 2025

The DC Police Chief, Pamela A. Smith, has resigned. She has been in the role for just over two years. Her departure comes as the city faces serious allegations of tampering with crime statistics. The Department of Justice (DOJ) is looking into this matter. They believe that some crimes were not repo

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

finance

A New Leader for Arkansas' Biggest Bond Issuer

December 6, 2025

Robert "Ro" Arrington is now the permanent leader of the Arkansas Development Finance Authority. This group is the state's largest bond issuer. Arrington had been filling in as interim president since August. He took over after the previous leader, Mark Conine, stepped down. Arrington has been part

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

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

sports

College Football Recruiting: Drama, Decisions, and Delays

December 4, 2025

College football recruiting is always a rollercoaster. Let's dive into some of the biggest stories from National Signing Day. Penn State is in a tough spot. They don't have a head coach yet. This has left their recruiting class in chaos. Most of the recruits left when former coach James Franklin to

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

politics

Trouble in the Republican House: Speaker Johnson Faces Uproar

December 4, 2025

The Republican Party is in a bit of a mess. Speaker Mike Johnson is facing serious backlash from his own party. It seems like he is losing control, and not everyone is happy with how things are going. Some Republicans are openly criticizing Johnson. Representative Elise Stefanik from New York calle