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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

health

Rewarding Doctors for Better Health in 2025

December 19, 2025

In 2025, a big change happened in healthcare on the Central Coast. A program called QCIP gave over $16 million to doctors in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. This money was for doing a great job taking care of patients. The program focuses on important health areas like managing diabetes,

lifestyle

A Lima Hero: The Grinch Who Brings Joy to the Streets

December 18, 2025

In the heart of Lima, a man named Jeferson Castro is turning heads and lifting spirits. He's not your typical taxi driver. Castro dresses as the Grinch, but instead of stealing Christmas, he's giving it away. His taxi, a three-wheeled vehicle, is decked out with lights, a sleigh, and even reindeer.

politics

Healthcare Costs: What’s at Stake for Millions?

December 17, 2025

The end of January is a crucial deadline for millions of Americans. Without action from Congress, healthcare costs could skyrocket or coverage could disappear for many. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) expanded tax credits during the COVID-19 pandemic, making healthcare more affordable. But these credi

sports

NC State Soccer's Historic Run to the Top

December 13, 2025

NC State's men's soccer team made history by reaching the NCAA National Championship match for the first time ever. They beat Saint Louis 2-1 in a thrilling game at First Horizon Stadium. The stadium was packed with nearly 11, 000 fans, the biggest crowd for a College Cup game in Cary since 2012. T

health

A Bold Idea to Fix Tiny Hearts

December 10, 2025

In the world of heart surgery, there was a big problem: some babies were born with hearts that couldn't pump enough blood to their lungs. This made it hard for them to get the oxygen they needed. A group of clever doctors in Italy had an idea. They thought, what if we connect a big vein to a lung ar

sports

The Young Talent Shining Bright: Cameron Boozer's Journey

December 9, 2025

Cameron Sikandar Boozer is a rising star in college basketball. He plays for the Duke Blue Devils. His father, Carlos Boozer, is a former Duke player and NBA star. Cameron is following in his father's footsteps. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 18, 2007. Both his parents are American, ma

sports

Max's Pole Position: A Race to Remember

December 6, 2025

Max Verstappen from Red Bull secured pole position in a thrilling qualifying session. His team made last-minute adjustments, and it paid off as he dominated the track. Yuki Tsunoda, his teammate, sacrificed his Q3 attempt to help Max get a tow, showing great teamwork. Despite starting in pole, Max k

technology

Simplifying Radiation Dose Calculations with GHOST

December 5, 2025

In the world of medical research, figuring out how radiation spreads in the body is super important. Scientists use something called Monte Carlo simulations to do this. These simulations help them see exactly where radiation goes and how much dose is given. One of the most reliable tools for this is

science

Why Bacteria and Gels Could Be the Future of Radiation Measurement

December 5, 2025

In the realm of radiation therapy, finding materials that mimic human tissue is a big deal. This is where Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and hydrogels come into play. Researchers have been looking into how these two can work together to measure radiation more accurately. The focus is on two specifi