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Shaking Up Childhood Vaccines: What’s Changing and Why It Matters

December 20, 2025

Big changes are coming to how kids in the U. S. get their vaccines. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is planning to shake things up. He wants to use a vaccine schedule from Denmark, a country much smaller and less diverse than the U. S. This could mean fewer shots for American children. This

environment

Weather Science in Peril: A Risky Move by the Trump Administration

December 20, 2025

The Trump administration has sparked concern among scientists and officials by planning to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), a key institution for weather, wildfire, and climate science. This decision comes amid tensions between President Donald Trump and Colorado Governo

politics

Gaza's Future: New Leaders and Soldiers on the Way

December 20, 2025

The U. S. has big plans for Gaza. They want to set up new leaders and bring in soldiers from other countries. This is all to keep the peace after a shaky truce. The U. S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, talked about this at a recent press event. He said the current situation in Gaza is not working

sports

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

US Vaccine Policy: A Shift Towards Denmark's Approach?

December 20, 2025

The U. S. is considering a significant change in its childhood vaccine guidelines. Instead of the current system where the CDC recommends vaccines for all children, the plan is to let parents and doctors decide which shots are necessary. This shift is inspired by Denmark's vaccination model, which r

entertainment

Will Arnett Shines in a New Light: A Look at His Standout Role

December 20, 2025

Will Arnett, known for his comedic genius, steps into a new role that showcases his acting skills. In Bradley Cooper's new film, Arnett plays Alex, a recently divorced man trying to find his way in life. The movie follows Alex as he tries stand-up comedy to cope with his divorce and co-parenting str

crime

How a Facebook Group Helped Catch a Serial Offender

December 20, 2025

A man in Colorado has been found guilty of multiple sexual assaults. David Kats, aged 56, was convicted on 17 counts, including 12 for sexual assault. This case is unique because the victims found each other through a Facebook group called “Are We Dating the Same Guy? ” This group is usually used to

health

Vaccine Shake-Up: What's Changing and Why It Matters

December 20, 2025

The U. S. might soon see a big change in its childhood vaccine schedule. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the Health Secretary, has been working towards this for a while. Now, with a push from President Trump, he's ready to make a major move. The plan is to switch to Denmark's vaccine schedule. Denmark is m

health

Supplements: Are Warning Labels Losing Their Impact?

December 20, 2025

The FDA is thinking about a big change to how warnings show up on supplement labels. Right now, every time a supplement claims to do something good for your health, like boost your immune system or help your heart, there's a bold warning. It says the FDA hasn't checked if the claim is true. But soon

finance

The United Nations' Money Problem: A Rule That Hurts More Than Helps

December 20, 2025

The United Nations is facing a unique challenge. A rule that seems outdated is causing trouble. This rule says if the U. N. doesn't spend money because countries pay late or not at all, it has to return that money. This could mean giving back nearly $300 million next year. That's a lot of money, esp