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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

Central Pennsylvania Braces for Stormy Weather

December 19, 2025

Central Pennsylvania is in for a wild weather ride. A big storm is coming, bringing lots of rain and very strong winds. The National Weather Service has warned everyone to be ready for high winds. First, rain will start falling tonight and will keep going all night. Most places will get about half

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

religion

Faith Journeys: Why Some Stay and Others Drift Away

December 17, 2025

Religion plays a big role in many people's lives. But not everyone sticks with the faith they grew up with. A recent study looked into why some Americans keep their childhood religion while others change or leave it behind. The study found that how people felt about their religion as kids matters a

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