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Keeping Local Leaders Safe: A Growing Concern in the Bay Area

November 23, 2025

The Bay Area is seeing a rise in threats against local leaders. In October, someone was charged with sending hate-filled emails to Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee. The emails included violent language and racial slurs. They even threatened to harm police officers and other officials. This isn't an isolat

education

Georgia's Cellphone Ban: Should It Go Beyond Middle School?

November 23, 2025

Georgia is thinking about expanding its cellphone ban in schools. Right now, the rule only applies to students from kindergarten to eighth grade starting in the 2026-2027 school year. But the state's education department wants lawmakers to include high school students too. Many teachers in Georgia

education

Are Psychology Books Getting Their Facts Right?

November 23, 2025

Psychology books for beginners have been under the microscope lately. It turns out, they've had some problems with getting the facts straight. These books often make psychology studies seem more solid than they really are. They also tend to push ideas that lean towards progressive politics. Some we

politics

Did Trump Really Sign the Epstein Files Bill?

November 23, 2025

Late-night host Stephen Colbert raised eyebrows by questioning whether President Donald Trump truly signed a bill to release the Epstein files. He pointed out that the signing happened off-camera, fueling speculation about the authenticity of the action. Colbert humorously suggested that Trump migh

politics

Who Will Be the First Female U. S. President?

November 23, 2025

The idea of a woman leading the United States has been a hot topic lately. Joy Behar, a co-host on a popular talk show, thinks a conservative woman might reach the White House before a liberal one. She mentioned Liz Cheney as a possible candidate, but pointed out that Cheney's current standing in he

education

Newman High's November Star: Samantha Smith

November 23, 2025

Samantha Smith, a senior at Newman Central Catholic High School, has earned the title of Student of the Month for November. She is the daughter of Chad and Corie Smith. Samantha's favorite class is AP Statistics with Mrs. Connie Royer. She believes Mrs. Royer is the best teacher she has ever had. T

entertainment

Celebrities Unveiled: What You Didn't Know About Your Favorites

November 23, 2025

Ever wondered what your favorite celebrities are like off-camera? A recent online discussion revealed some surprising insights. People who have worked with stars shared their experiences, and it turns out, celebrities are just like us—with some quirks. Some celebrities are not as glamorous as they

sports

Lane Kiffin's Future Hangs in the Balance as Ole Miss Eyes Playoff

November 22, 2025

Lane Kiffin's time at Ole Miss is at a crossroads. The university and its athletic director, Keith Carter, have been in talks with Kiffin about his future, but any decisions will wait until after the Rebels' final game of the season, the Egg Bowl against Mississippi State. Kiffin's current team is

sports

Lando Norris Takes the Lead in Las Vegas

November 22, 2025

Lando Norris is at it again! For the third race in a row, he's starting from pole position. This time, it's at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. He's really pushing hard to keep his lead in the 2025 Formula 1 championship. On the front row with Norris is Max Verstappen. He's one of Norris's two main rivals

politics

Serbia's Students Stand Up to Power

November 22, 2025

In Serbia's capital, Belgrade, a large group of people recently marched against violence aimed at university students. This march happened on the same day last year when pro-government supporters attacked drama students during a protest. That attack led to widespread student strikes and daily rallie