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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

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William Echoles: Faith, Family, and Football

December 20, 2025

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

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XRP's Price Drop: A Buying Chance or a Warning Sign?

December 20, 2025

XRP's price has taken a hit, dropping below $2. This might seem like a good time to buy, but some experts are warning that it could follow a similar path to Cardano's 2022 downfall. Right now, XRP is trading around $1. 86, which is a 1. 5% increase in the last 24 hours. But over the past month, it'

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MLB's Slow and Steady Free Agency: What's Happening and Why

December 18, 2025

Free agency in Major League Baseball is moving at a different pace this year. Last year, teams spent around $2. 1 billion on free agents by this time, but this year, that number is only $1. 4 billion. However, this doesn't mean the market is slow. In fact, it's moving quickly in some areas and more

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Meryl Streep: The Hollywood Star Who's Always Said No

December 18, 2025

Meryl Streep is a big name in Hollywood. She's been in many famous movies and TV shows. But there's one thing she's always said no to: the "Actors on Actors" series. This is a popular interview series where actors talk to each other. Many actors want to be on it, but Streep has never agreed to parti

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AI Spending Jitters Shake Up Industrial and Defense Stocks

December 18, 2025

The market has been on a downhill streak, with the S&P 500 experiencing its fourth straight losing session. The tech sector, particularly those listed on the Nasdaq, is leading the decline. Investors are growing anxious about the rapid pace of spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure. A r

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UBS Shakes Up Top Team During Credit Suisse Merge

December 16, 2025

UBS, a big Swiss bank, just said goodbye to Mike Dargan, their top operations and tech boss. He'll leave at the end of 2025. This news comes while UBS is still busy merging with Credit Suisse, a huge and tricky job. Dargan has been with UBS since 2021. He helped a lot with tech and operations. UBS

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A Chat with a King's Chronicler

December 16, 2025

Jonathan Eig, a journalist with a Pulitzer Prize in biography under his belt, recently took a deep dive into the life of Martin Luther King Jr. His book, "King: A Life, " is the talk of the town. In a recent episode of the Cross Examining History podcast, Eig sat down with Talmage Boston to discuss

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Afghanistan's Growing Hunger Crisis: A Closer Look

December 16, 2025

In Afghanistan, a severe hunger crisis is worsening, and it's hitting children the hardest. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has shared some concerning news. For the first time in many years, they can't provide enough aid to everyone who needs it. This is a big deal because winter is co

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Houston's Beloved Newsman: Dave Ward's Lasting Impact

December 16, 2025

Dave Ward, a familiar face in Houston households for over half a century, has passed away. His funeral will be broadcast live on TV and online platforms, allowing fans to pay their respects one last time. The public can visit Dave at two locations before the funeral. On Wednesday, December 17, he w