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Utah's Education: A Year of Change and Challenges

December 28, 2025

In 2025, Utah's education system faced significant shifts and controversies. The year began with a major overhaul of higher education funding through House Bill 265. This bill forced Utah's public colleges and universities to reallocate millions of dollars to programs deemed most valuable. While sup

business

A Tech Worker's Tragic Battle with Workplace Stress

December 28, 2025

A bright and ambitious woman, Annie Surman, found herself in a dark place after working at a major tech company. She was a standout student, a Columbia graduate, and even interned with NASA. But her time at MongoDB, a data storage company, took a toll on her mental health. Annie's parents say she s

sports

Betting Blunders: Texas Longhorns Face NCAA Scrutiny

December 28, 2025

The Texas Longhorns have found themselves in hot water again, this time with six new NCAA violations linked to sports betting. These issues came to light recently, adding to a previous set of five violations reported late last year. It seems the rapid growth of legal betting platforms is making it t

environment

Colorado's Gas Heating Dilemma: Why Xcel Needs to Change Its Ways

December 28, 2025

Colorado is in a bit of a pickle when it comes to heating homes and buildings. The state's biggest energy company, Xcel, is under fire for not doing enough to switch from gas to cleaner options like electric heat pumps and geothermal energy. Even though Xcel has promised to go carbon-free by 2050, i

crime

Epstein Files: A Messy Search for Truth

December 28, 2025

The Department of Justice has started releasing the Epstein files, but the process is messy and confusing. Instead of bringing clarity, it's stirring up more chaos. The files are scattered, some real, some not, with many redactions. It's hard to see the full picture of how Epstein ran his sex-traffi

crime

Unlocking the JonBenet Ramsey Case: DNA Tech Holds New Hope

December 28, 2025

The JonBenet Ramsey murder case, which has baffled investigators for nearly three decades, might finally see a breakthrough thanks to advancements in DNA technology. The Boulder Police Department has recently expressed optimism about the case, highlighting the evolving techniques in DNA testing as a

weather

A Snowy Holiday Mess: Flights Grounded, But City Streets Clear

December 27, 2025

New York City and North Jersey got off easy during a recent snowstorm, but airports were a different story. While the city saw only a few inches of snow, airports like JFK, LaGuardia, and Newark faced major delays and cancellations. The storm hit hardest in areas like Long Island and Connecticut, wh

weather

Southern California's Extreme Weather Swing

December 27, 2025

Southern California is dealing with a massive cleanup after an unusually wet Christmas season. This is the wettest Christmas in recent memory, and it has caused a lot of damage. Just a year ago, wildfires were a big problem in places like Altadena and Pacific Palisades. Now, the weather has complete

politics

The Struggle Over Europe's Biggest Nuclear Plant

December 27, 2025

The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the largest in Europe, is at the heart of a complex dispute between Ukraine and Russia. This plant, seized by Russia in early 2022, has become a significant point of contention in the ongoing conflict. The U. S. has stepped in with a proposal for joint managemen

environment

Climate Change: Why We Need to Adapt Now

December 27, 2025

Climate change is causing extreme weather events to happen more often. Hurricanes, wildfires, and heatwaves are becoming stronger and more frequent. Scientists have shown that these events are directly linked to global warming. The planet is heating up, and this is making extreme weather worse. Peo