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Nov 28 2025ENTERTAINMENT

San Diego's Vibrant Arts Scene: A Look at Upcoming Events

Jazz enthusiasts in San Diego have a lot to look forward to this holiday season. The Jacobs Music Center is hosting a special event celebrating John Coltrane's iconic 1958 album "Blue Train. " This concert features Brian Levy on tenor sax and includes Gilbert Castellanos on trumpet. The show starts at 6:30 p. m. , with the Young Jazz Conservatory opening the performa...

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Nov 28 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Show Gratitude in Unique Ways This Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving 2025 was a time for celebrities to show their gratitude and spend quality time with loved ones. Many stars took to social media to share glimpses of their celebrations, from volunteering to enjoying delicious meals. Jennifer Garner spent her day giving back to the community. She was seen in downtown Los Angeles, serving hot meals to those in need. Dress...

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Nov 27 2025FINANCE

Banks Can Now Hold Crypto for Network Fees and Testing

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has just made a big move. They said that U. S. national banks can now hold cryptocurrency on their balance sheets. Why? To pay for blockchain network fees and to test crypto platforms. Think about it like this: blockchain networks need their own tokens to process transactions. These are called "gas fees. " They are...

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Nov 27 2025CRIME

A Gunman Steals Big Money in a Crypto Heist

A daring thief in San Francisco pulled off a bold robbery. The thief pretended to be a delivery person. They broke into a home and stole $11 million in cryptocurrency. The thief also took the homeowner's phone and laptop. This all happened early in the morning on a Saturday. The thief tied up the homeowner with duct tape. They used a gun to scare the victim. Police ...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Colorado Stands Firm: Tina Peters to Stay in State Custody

Tina Peters, a former county clerk, is currently in a Colorado state prison. She was found guilty of breaking into voting machine data. This was based on false claims about the 2020 election. The federal government asked to take her into their custody. But Colorado officials said no. The state corrections department made it clear. They decide who gets transferred, n...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Ohio Wants to Stop High School Athletes from Making Money

Ohio is considering a new law to stop high school athletes from making money off their name, image, and likeness (NIL). This comes after a recent vote by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) to allow these deals. The OHSAA's decision came after a judge blocked their previous rules on NIL. Now, Ohio is one of 45 states where high school athletes can earn...

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Nov 27 2025SPORTS

Football Frenzy: Gainesville's Big Penalty Sparks Debate

A heated debate is swirling around the Georgia High School Association's decision to suspend 35 Gainesville High School football players. This came after a brawl erupted during a game against Brunswick, where a Gainesville player was attacked. Many argue the punishment is too severe, especially since the incident started with a Brunswick player removing a Gainesville...

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

Nigeria's Bold Move to Tackle Violence

Nigeria is taking big steps to fight the violence that's been happening across the country. President Bola Tinubu has just announced a national security emergency. He's planning to add 20, 000 new police officers to the force. That's a lot of new recruits! He also wants to use National Youth Service Corps camps to train them. But that's not all. The president is als...

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Nov 27 2025CRIME

Keeping Chicago Safe During the Holiday Rush

Chicago is buzzing with holiday excitement, but recent violence has people worried. The city's tree lighting event last Friday night was a hit, but just a few blocks away, a shooting happened at a teen gathering on State Street. This incident kicked off a violent night, making folks question how safe the city really is during the busy holiday season. The mayor and p...

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Nov 26 2025CRIME

Chicago's Justice System Under Scrutiny After Shocking Subway Attack

A recent incident on a Chicago subway has sparked a heated debate about the city's approach to crime and repeat offenders. The victim, a 26-year-old woman named Bethany MaGee, was brutally attacked and set on fire by a man with a long criminal history. The suspect, Lawrence Reed, has been charged with terrorism and could face the death penalty if convicted. Federal ...

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