Oklahoma's defense is on fire. They just shut down Missouri's powerful rushing attack, holding them to just 70 yards on the ground. This is the same defense that upset Alabama last week. They're looking like a playoff contender, but there's a big problem: their offense isn't keeping up. John Mateer, Oklahoma's quarterback, threw for 173 yards and two touchdowns. But...
The Supreme Court recently stepped in, halting a lower court's decision that suggested Texas's new congressional map might be racially biased. This temporary block, signed by Justice Samuel Alito, will stay in effect for a few days while the court decides if the Republican-friendly map can be used in the upcoming midterm elections. The conservative-leaning Supreme C...
Samantha Smith, a senior at Newman Central Catholic High School, has earned the title of Student of the Month for November. She is the daughter of Chad and Corie Smith. Samantha's favorite class is AP Statistics with Mrs. Connie Royer. She believes Mrs. Royer is the best teacher she has ever had. The teacher makes learning fun and engaging. She uses activities that ...
College football's Week 13 is not packed with thrilling matchups. Some of this is due to conferences being too big, others are taking a break, and the SEC is playing easy teams. Out of the top 10 teams, three aren't playing, two face much weaker opponents, and three are favorites by a huge margin. Still, there are some important games that could affect who makes it ...
This week in Chicago, a lot happened. Let's start with the big news. Congress made a move to get the Justice Department to share its files on Jeffrey Epstein. President Trump signed the bill, giving the department 30 days to hand over the documents. Meanwhile, Tom Pritzker, a billionaire and cousin of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, was mentioned in documents from the...
In a significant move, U. S. authorities have apprehended four individuals, including two Chinese nationals, for their alleged involvement in a scheme to illegally ship advanced Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) to China. These GPUs are crucial for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The suspects are accused of attempting to bypass U. S. export controls ...
Alabama is in for some rough weather today. A cold front is moving in, bringing a small chance of strong storms. These storms could pack a punch, with winds strong enough to knock over tree branches and power lines. There's also a slight possibility of a tornado, so folks should stay alert. The National Weather Service has issued a Level 1 risk for severe weather, w...
Lane Kiffin is making waves in the college football world. He has led Ole Miss to three strong seasons in a row. This has sparked a lot of talk about where he might coach next. Florida and LSU are both in the mix. But will he stay at Ole Miss? Kiffin has a knack for winning games. But has he really proven himself as a top-tier coach? He has yet to win a major champi...
The Miami Hurricanes have climbed to the 13th spot in the latest College Football Playoff rankings. This is a step up from last week, but it's still a long shot for them to make it to the ACC Championship Game. Even if they do, their chances of getting into the College Football Playoff as an at-large team are slim. The Hurricanes need to win their remaining games aga...
The latest College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings have stirred up plenty of talk. Ohio State, Indiana, and Texas A&M are still sitting pretty at the top. Meanwhile, Alabama took a tumble after losing to Oklahoma, dropping six spots to No. 10. That puts them behind Notre Dame, even though Alabama has more wins against top-25 teams. Georgia is climbing up the ranks, n...