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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

Funding Fight: Pediatric Group Faces Sudden Cuts

December 19, 2025

The U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has decided to stop funding several programs run by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). This move has sparked concerns about how it will affect children and families nationwide. The AAP, which represents around 67, 000 pediatricians, has

lifestyle

Chiloé Island: Where Tides Tell Tales

December 17, 2025

Chiloé Island, tucked away north of Patagonia, is a place where the tides move so fast they've become part of local stories. The island is famous for its unpredictable weather and legends of witches. Many shops sell witch-themed souvenirs, which sparked curiosity about the island's witch lore. The

science

Bees That Built Homes in Bones: A Strange Discovery

December 17, 2025

In a cave on Hispaniola, scientists found something odd: ancient bees that nested inside animal bones. This is not typical bee behavior. Most bees build hives or nests above ground. But these bees, named Osnidum almontei, did something different. They used the hollow parts of bones to make their hom

crypto

The Crypto Kingpin's Downfall: A 15-Year Lesson in Greed

December 13, 2025

A judge in New York recently handed down a 15-year sentence to a notorious figure in the crypto world, Kwon. The judge wasn't kind. He said Kwon was still hooked on the crypto craze and needed to be stopped. Without Kwon's guilty plea, the sentence would have been even harsher. This all started in

technology

Get Microsoft Office for Mac at a Steal: Lifetime License for Under $50

December 13, 2025

Ever feel like software subscriptions eat into your budget? There's a way to avoid that. A lifetime license for Microsoft Office Home and Business 2021 for Mac is now available for just $49. 97. That's a one-time payment, no recurring fees, and no more worries about Microsoft 365's subscription mode

crypto

The Downfall of a Crypto King: A $40 Billion Bet Gone Wrong

December 12, 2025

Do Kwon, once a big shot in the crypto world, got a hefty 15-year prison sentence. His downfall? A massive $40 billion fraud that shook the crypto market. Kwon, a Stanford grad, had a knack for making people trust him. He convinced investors that his stablecoin, TerraUSD, was a safe bet. But it was

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

sports

Football Stars Shine in the San Luis Valley

December 3, 2025

In late November, a big deal went down in the San Luis Valley. The Class 1A All-South-Central League football team was announced. This is a huge honor for high school football players in the area. A total of 29 student-athletes from the valley made the cut. Centauri High School came out on top with