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Feb 17 2026CRIME

Neighbors Take Action: How a Small Community Thwarted Crime with Signs and Cameras

Valley Glen, a quiet part of the San Fernando Valley, has seen its residents step up to keep their streets safe. Facing a surge of break‑ins linked to gangs from South America, homeowners installed 22 warning signs and set up infrared license‑plate readers plus video cameras. The initiative reported

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Feb 15 2026EDUCATION

Students Gain Real‑World Skills Through School Business Club

Valley High’s business club, DECA, is turning ordinary classes into real‑world training. The club has grown fast in its third year, thanks to teacher Nick DeFrancesco’s guidance. Students meet after school and sometimes more often, practicing role‑plays and case studies that mimic real busines

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Nov 03 2025EDUCATION

A College's Fight for Survival: Valley Forge's Controversial Move

Valley Forge Military College is in serious trouble. Money problems and a shrinking student body have left it struggling to stay open. Now, the school's leaders are considering a risky plan to join President Trump's conservative college initiative. This initiative, called the Compact for Academic E

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Nov 01 2025EDUCATION

A Military College's Bid for Federal Funds Amid Turmoil

Valley Forge Military College is in a tough spot. They're facing money problems and big changes. Now, they're thinking about joining President Donald Trump's plan for colleges that support conservative values. This plan, called the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, offers federal

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May 18 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Pay Parity: How Wes Anderson's Fair Pay Model Ruffled Feathers

Film making is a tough business. It is all about the money. Wes Anderson's 2001 film "The Royal Tenenbaums" is a good example of this. It featured a mix of veteran Hollywood actors and rising stars, and they all got the same paycheck. This is not a common practice in Hollywood. It was a bold mo

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Feb 25 2025CRIME

Unlocking the Secrets of 3D Crime Scene Filming

Filming a crime scene might seem simple, but getting it right is crucial. A recent experiment showed that the way you film can greatly affect the quality of a 3D reconstruction. Researchers used advanced technology like Neural Radiance Fields and Gaussian Splatting to test different filming techniqu

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Jan 07 2025CELEBRITIES

Sad News for Aubrey Plaza and Hollywood: Filmmaker Jeff Baena Lost to Suicide

Filmmaker Jeff Baena, husband of actress Aubrey Plaza, has died. His death was confirmed recently in Los Angeles and has been ruled as a suicide by local authorities. Baena and Plaza had been married since 2021, capping off a decade-long relationship. They were well-known in Hollywood for their coll

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Dec 25 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Adam McKay Fears 'Wicked' Might Face Ban in the U. S. Soon

Filmmaker Adam McKay, known for films like "Don't Look Up, " has expressed concern that movies like "Wicked" could be banned in the U. S. in the near future. He believes "Wicked Part 1" is one of the boldest films from a major studio, tackling themes of radicalization and the impact of propaganda. M

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Dec 21 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Lee Cronin to Revive ‘The Mummy’ with a Fresh Twist

Filmmaker Lee Cronin, known for his work on the horror flick "Evil Dead Rise, " is set to bring a new take on the classic monster movie "The Mummy. " This time, the project is a collaboration between Blumhouse and Atomic Monster, two reputable horror production houses. Cronin will both write and dir

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Oct 23 2024CRIME

Polanski's 1973 Case Settled and Dismissed

Film director Roman Polanski, now 91, has seen the latest case against him dismissed. This case, filed last year, was set to go to civil court in Los Angeles in August 2025. The case was settled between Polanski and the unnamed plaintiff, who claimed Polanski raped her in 1973 when she was a minor.

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