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Jan 01 2026BUSINESS

AMC's Stock Dives Despite Crowded Theaters

AMC's stock price hit a new low, dropping to $1. 55 on Wednesday. This happened even though lots of people went to see movies over the holidays. Over 5. 5 million folks visited AMC theaters worldwide. Big movies like \"Avatar: Fire and Ash\" and \"Zootopia 2\" helped bring in over $14 million each i

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Jan 01 2026HEALTH

How Cuts Can Affect Your Life After Birth

After giving birth, some women face a challenge called anal incontinence. It's when they can't control their bowels. This can really mess up their daily life. Doctors sometimes make a cut during birth to help the baby come out. This cut is called an episiotomy. But does this cut make anal incontine

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Jan 01 2026ENVIRONMENT

Weather Science at Risk: A Critical Look at the NCAR Shake-Up

The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is in hot water. The Trump administration has plans to break it up. This is a big deal. NCAR is a key player in weather, wildfire, and climate science. It's like the brain behind many weather predictions and climate studies. Why is this happening?

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Jan 01 2026BUSINESS

Snohomish County's Biggest Stories of 2025

In 2025, Snohomish County saw a mix of exciting and tough news. Let's dive into the top stories that caught everyone's attention. First up, Dick's Drive-In, a beloved Seattle burger joint, opened its doors in Everett. People were super excited, and the grand opening was a big deal with politicians,

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Jan 01 2026CRIME

A Repeated Offender Strikes Again: Victim Breaks Silence

A man with a dark past is back in trouble. Armando Duran-Maya, 54, is accused of a brutal attack in Portland. He's already served time for a violent rape. Now, he's facing new charges. This time, he's accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend's apartment. He allegedly beat her with a hammer. Then,

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

Troops Heading Home: What’s Next for Chicago, L. A. , and Portland?

President Donald Trump has decided to pull National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland. This move comes after the Supreme Court ruled that the president can only send troops in special cases. The court said Trump didn’t have the right authority to use the National Guard for local p

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

Trump Pulls Troops from Three Cities

President Trump recently declared his intention to withdraw National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland. He claimed that crime rates in these cities had dropped because of the troops' presence. However, he also hinted that the troops might return if crime rates were to rise again.

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Jan 01 2026TECHNOLOGY

Unmasking Cyberbullying in Bengali: A Deep Dive into Digital Harassment

Cyberbullying is a growing problem online, and it's not just in English. In the Bengali-speaking world, it's a big issue too. But there's not much research on it. That's why a recent study looked at over 70, 000 social media comments in Bengali. The goal? To understand and detect cyberbullying bette

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Jan 01 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin's Cycle Shake-Up: What's Changing?

Bitcoin's usual four-year cycle might be taking a break. This cycle, tied to the halving event, has historically driven price surges. But in 2025, Bitcoin ended the year lower than it started, breaking the pattern seen in 2013, 2017, and 2021. The halving, which cuts mining rewards in half, usually

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Jan 01 2026POLITICS

Southwest in 2025: Fires, Politics, and More

The Southwest faced a tumultuous year in 2025, marked by devastating fires, political turmoil, and significant legal battles. In California, the Palisades and Eaton Fires left a trail of destruction, claiming lives and homes. The Palisades Fire, which started on January 7, burned 23, 448 acres and d

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