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Big changes are coming to how kids in the U. S. get their vaccines. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is planning to shake things up. He wants to use a vaccine schedule from Denmark, a country much smaller and less diverse than the U. S. This could mean fewer shots for American children. This

San Luis Valley Football Stars Shine in 2025 All-State Teams

The Colorado High School Activities Association made a big announcement on Monday. They revealed the 2025 All-State football teams. Guess who made the cut? A whopping 24 athletes from the San Luis Valley! That's a lot of talent right there. Let's talk about the eight-man teams first. Sanford High S

William Echoles: Faith, Family, and Football

William Echoles is a standout defensive tackle for the Ole Miss Rebels. Standing at 6-foot-3 and weighing 310 pounds, he's a force to be reckoned with on the field. Over the past two seasons, he's made 60 tackles and 4. 5 sacks, ranking second in the school this season. His journey from a small-town

Coach's Career Ends After Controversial Relationship and Alcohol Claims

Brian Smith, former head football coach at Ohio University, found himself in hot water. The school decided to let him go for two main reasons. First, he was involved with an undergraduate student. Second, there were claims that he showed up to a public event smelling like alcohol. This all led to hi

Local High School Athletes Shine in Recent Games

High school athletes from the Cincinnati area had a strong showing in recent games. Lebanon's boys basketball team won back-to-back games. Deer Park also had a big win, beating Finneytown by 13 points. Bellevue's team had a successful week, winning two away games. The girls basketball teams also di

Vaccine Shake-Up: What's Changing and Why It Matters

The U. S. might soon see a big change in its childhood vaccine schedule. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the Health Secretary, has been working towards this for a while. Now, with a push from President Trump, he's ready to make a major move. The plan is to switch to Denmark's vaccine schedule. Denmark is m

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DC Councilmember Demands Clarity on Crime Data and Federal Involvement

In a bold move, Councilmember Brooke Pinto, along with her colleagues, has sent a detailed letter to the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) demanding answers. The letter, sent on December 18, raises serious questions about how crime data is being handled and the extent of federal involvement in lo

Supplements: Are Warning Labels Losing Their Impact?

The FDA is thinking about a big change to how warnings show up on supplement labels. Right now, every time a supplement claims to do something good for your health, like boost your immune system or help your heart, there's a bold warning. It says the FDA hasn't checked if the claim is true. But soon

Protecting Kids: A Closer Look at the New Gender Transition Rules

The Trump administration has put forward new rules about gender transition treatments for minors. These rules aim to stop federal money from being used for certain medical steps, like puberty blockers and surgeries. The idea is to focus on treatments that are proven to work and to avoid turning kids