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Dec 30 2025SPORTS

Sports Stories That Stole the Show in 2025

In 2025, sports stories made their way into the Arkansas Times, but not in the usual way. Unlike other media outlets that focus solely on sports, the Times only covers sports when something truly remarkable happens. This year was no different. Among the usual political and food stories, sports tales

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Dec 30 2025CRYPTO

A Crypto Plot Foiled: Secrets, Bitcoin, and a Hidden Camera

A South Korean crypto exchange worker ended up in jail for four years. Why? They tried to sell military secrets to North Korea. The court also banned them from working in finance for the same amount of time. The worker got paid $487, 000 in Bitcoin to recruit a 30-year-old army captain. The captain

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

The Power of Words: How Affordability Reshaped the 2025 Elections

In 2025, a single word changed the game in politics. That word was "affordability. " It wasn't just a buzzword. It became a powerful tool that shifted how people thought about their lives and their votes. For years, politicians talked about the economy. They threw around numbers like GDP and job gr

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Dec 30 2025HEALTH

Why Some Middle-Aged Men Lose Bone Strength

Transient osteoporosis of the hip (TOH) is a condition that causes temporary bone loss. It mainly affects women after childbirth, but men can also get it. A recent study looked at men with TOH and compared them to men without the condition and women with TOH. The study found that men with TOH had s

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Dec 30 2025HEALTH

Pregnancy and Pain: What's the Real Deal?

Pregnancy often brings a lot of joy, but it can also bring pain. Many expectant moms deal with musculoskeletal pain, but is it as common as people think? Research shows that most studies on this topic are not very strong. They usually don't have good control groups to compare results. This makes it

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Dec 30 2025OPINION

Why Do We Keep Choosing Leaders Who Put Themselves First?

In old stories, a man who loved his own reflection too much met a sad end. Today, such people often end up in powerful positions. We know that good leaders should care more about their goals than their own pride. Yet, we keep picking leaders who think they are better than everyone else. Research sh

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Dec 30 2025OPINION

Harvard's New Rules: Free Speech or Just Different Limits?

Harvard University recently made big changes to its diversity and inclusion programs. This shift happened because of pressure from the Trump administration. The university's focus is now on encouraging open discussions and connections among students. The Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and B

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Dec 30 2025POLITICS

Unfair Rules: Why Your Side Hustle Gets Checked But Welfare Fraud Doesn't

Government rules can be confusing and unfair. They want to know about every small payment you make, like splitting a bill or paying a neighbor for help. But if you make a mistake, you could get in big trouble. At the same time, they don't pay much attention to how welfare money is spent. Programs l

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Dec 30 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Add Spark to 49ers Game Night

Levi’s Stadium saw an unexpected star-studded audience during the Bears-49ers game. Among the crowd were Marvel actors Andrew Garfield and Simu Liu, along with Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles. Liu was there to promote his new show on Peacock, while Biles had a dual role as an NFL photographer an

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Dec 30 2025ENTERTAINMENT

2025 in Review: Where to Catch the Big Recap

A new TV special, "The Year: 2025, " is coming to ABC on December 29th at 8 PM Eastern. Robin Roberts, the well-liked co-anchor from Good Morning America, will be hosting this two-hour show. It will highlight the year's biggest moments, from global events to pop culture surprises. If you don't have

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