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Feb 15 2026EDUCATION

Iowa's Education Funding: A Broken Promise

Iowa's public schools are in a tough spot. They are losing students and money. This is not new. It has been happening for years. The state has been cutting funds for public schools. At the same time, it has been giving money to private schools. This is not fair to the students or the teachers. The

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Feb 15 2026SPORTS

Casey Wasserman Steps Back from Business Amid Controversy

Casey Wasserman, the head of the LA 2028 Olympics, is selling his talent agency. This comes after old emails with Ghislaine Maxwell, a convicted sex trafficker, surfaced. People are upset and want him to quit his job. Even a pop star, Chappell Roan, left his agency because of this. Wasserman says h

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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

A Tale of Two Speeches: Rubio Shines, Ocasio-Cortez Struggles

In Munich, two American politicians took the stage, but only one left a lasting impression. Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, delivered a powerful speech that resonated with European leaders. He spoke about the importance of a strong Europe and the shared destiny of the United States and Europe.

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Feb 15 2026EDUCATION

How Tech is Changing the Way We Learn Biochemistry

Over the last ten years, schools have been trying to mix digital tools into teaching biochemistry. This shift started before the pandemic but really picked up speed during it. Now, students use virtual labs, augmented reality, and online games to learn. These tools can make learning more fun and hel

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Feb 15 2026CRIME

A Retired Cop's Facebook Fight and Unexpected Jail Time

Larry Bushart, a 61-year-old former cop, found himself in hot water after a heated Facebook debate. He was known for his strong left-leaning views in a conservative area of Tennessee. His online battles were intense, but he never expected them to land him in jail. It all started when a gunman kille

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Feb 14 2026SPORTS

Local High School Athletes Shine in Recent Wins

High school athletes from the Cincinnati area have been making waves in their respective sports. The recent voting period, which ended on February 13, highlighted standout performances from various teams and individual players across different sports, including basketball, bowling, wrestling, swimmi

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Feb 14 2026EDUCATION

Montevallo University Hits Pause on Sports Cuts After Student Outcry

Montevallo University has decided to hit the brakes on cutting its swimming and tennis programs. This came after a heartfelt plea from student athletes who were left in tears. The university is still dealing with an $8 million budget shortfall, but they've decided to rethink their plans for now. Th

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Feb 14 2026HEALTH

Helping Parents Help Kids with Body Image in Sports

Parents play a big role in shaping their kids' experiences in sports. But when it comes to body image, many parents feel lost. Kids often struggle with body image issues, which can make sports less fun and even lead them to quit. So, giving parents the right tools to support their kids is super impo

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Feb 14 2026CRIME

Denver Bar Facing Serious Trouble Over Suspected Prostitution

A Denver sports bar, El Mecca, is in hot water. The city might take away its license because of suspected prostitution. This all started when the Denver Police Department got a tip about some shady stuff happening there. They looked into it and found some concerning things. Back in October 2024, po

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Feb 14 2026ENTERTAINMENT

FBI's New Spinoff: A Different Kind of Thrill

The upcoming spinoff from the FBI franchise is set to bring something fresh to the table. This new series, CIA, is not just another crime show. It's a departure from the usual FBI cases we're used to. Here's why. First off, CIA is all about secrecy. Unlike the FBI, where cases are out in the open,

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