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

December 20, 2025

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

business

California's Population: A Slow but Steady Comeback

December 20, 2025

California is seeing a small but steady rise in population for the third year in a row. The increase is tiny, just 0. 05%, but it's a step forward after the big drop during the pandemic. People are still leaving the state, though. More Californians moved out than moved in from other states. The onl

politics

Teachers Under Fire: The Impact of Online Activism on Careers

December 20, 2025

In August 2024, Susan Lewis, a music teacher from Oregon, lost her job at Valley Catholic School. The reason? Her social media posts about the situation in Gaza. Lewis was one of many targeted by StopAntisemitism, a group that claims to have helped get over 400 people fired for their views on Israel

technology

Nvidia's Journey: From Struggle to Dominance in the AI Boom

December 19, 2025

Nvidia's success story is a mix of persistence, innovation, and a bit of luck. The company's GPU chips have become the backbone of the AI revolution, much like oil wells fueling an industrial boom. The employees, including CEO Jensen Huang, are deeply committed to the technology, seeing it as a once

weather

Montana Faces Harsh Winter Conditions

December 18, 2025

Winter has arrived with full force in the United States, and Montana is feeling the brunt of it. The National Weather Service has issued a "Blizzard Warning" for parts of the state, adding to the existing "Winter Storm Warnings. " The first warning came from the NWS Missoula office on Tuesday. It p

politics

Speeding Up Nuclear Power: A Risky Bet?

December 17, 2025

The nuclear power industry is buzzing with excitement. A new program, backed by the Trump administration, aims to fast-track the construction of advanced nuclear reactors. The goal? Have at least three test reactors running by July 4, 2026. This is a big deal because it's a shift from the usual slow

technology

Kuwait's Oilfields Get a High-Tech Boost

December 17, 2025

Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) is teaming up with Baker Hughes to boost oil and gas production. The deal focuses on advanced artificial lift systems, which help get more out of existing fields. The agreement is for several years and includes electrical submersible pumps (ESPs). These pumps are crucial fo

technology

Tech Giants Play It Safe with AI's Big Gamble

December 16, 2025

Big tech companies are finding clever ways to avoid the full financial hit of the AI rush. Instead of building their own data centers, they're striking deals to rent computing power. This lets them test the waters before making huge, long-term investments. Microsoft, Meta, and Google are leading th

sports

Vermont's Winter Sports Stars Shine Bright

December 16, 2025

Vermont's winter sports season is heating up, and fans are getting a say in who gets the spotlight. From hockey to wrestling and basketball, athletes are making big moves and fans are voting for their favorites. This is the first time in the 2025-26 season that the public can vote for the top athlet

crime

Southern California's Close Call: Four Arrested in Bomb Plot

December 15, 2025

In a shocking turn of events, four individuals were taken into custody last week in Lucerne Valley, a small desert town east of Los Angeles. They are accused of planning a series of bombings across Southern California on New Year's Eve. The suspects are believed to be part of a splinter group called