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The Journey of Gracen Halton: From San Diego to SEC Stardom

December 20, 2025

Gracen Halton might not be a household name in college football, but his journey is inspiring. He's not a five-star recruit or a high school All-American, yet he's become a key player for the Oklahoma Sooners. His story is about hard work, faith, and a big decision that changed his path. Gracen was

politics

New Rules for Immigrants from Certain Countries

December 3, 2025

Recent changes have been made to immigration policies. The U. S. government has decided to put a hold on many immigration processes for people from 19 specific countries. These countries are seen as high-risk. The decision includes a wide range of processes, like green card applications and naturali

technology

Colorado Springs: Paving the Way with High-Tech Roads

October 31, 2025

Colorado Springs is trying out some cool new tech to make their roads last longer. They're using special asphalt that's tougher and more durable. This stuff is called stone matrix asphalt, or SMA for short. It's thicker and harder to work with, but it's supposed to hold up better, especially on busy

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Bus Collision Causes Major Traffic Jam on New York Highway

August 22, 2025

A serious bus accident has caused a huge traffic problem on the New York State Thruway. The crash happened in the western part of Genesee County and the eastern part of Erie County. This incident has brought traffic to a standstill in the eastbound lanes. Governor Kathy Hochul shared the news on so

health

Health Secretary Halts Major Vaccine Projects

August 7, 2025

The Department of Health and Human Services is making a big change. They are stopping some vaccine projects that were in the works. These projects were using mRNA technology to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. The decision came from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the health secretary.

politics

Ukraine's Defense Grapples with U. S. Aid Uncertainty

July 2, 2025

Ukraine is in a tough spot right now. They're not sure if the U. S. will keep sending military aid. The Defense Ministry says they haven't gotten any official word about changes. So, they're just going with what they know and checking each delivery as it comes. This isn't the first time the U. S. h

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New Zealand's Funding Freeze: A Pacific Power Play

June 19, 2025

The Cook Islands, a small Pacific nation, has found itself in a financial bind. New Zealand, its biggest financial backer, has put a hold on millions of dollars in funding. Why? Because of the Cook Islands' recent deals with China. This isn't just about money. It's about trust, security, and the com

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Judges Push Back on Trump's Voting Rules

June 13, 2025

The political scene in the US is heating up. Two judges have now stepped in to slow down parts of a presidential order about voting. This order was issued by the president and aimed to change how people register to vote and how mail-in ballots are handled. The first judge to intervene was from a fe

health

Bird Flu Vaccine Halted: A Step Back in Public Health?

June 1, 2025

The U. S. government has taken a surprising step back in its fight against potential health threats. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently canceled a significant contract with Moderna, a biotech company known for its COVID-19 vaccine. This contract, worth $766 million, was aimed

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New Visa Rules: How Social Media Could Affect Student Visas

May 27, 2025

The Trump administration has made a big change to student visa rules. US embassies around the world have been told to stop scheduling visa interviews for foreign students. This is part of a new plan to check the social media accounts of all international students applying for visas. The goal is t