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Bowen Yang's Next Chapter: A Change at SNL

December 20, 2025

Bowen Yang, a standout performer on "Saturday Night Live, " is leaving the show this season. This news comes after he appeared in a recent episode hosted by Ariana Grande, with whom he worked in "Wicked. " Yang joined "SNL" in 2018 as a writer and quickly moved up the ranks, becoming a fan favorite

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

crime

Unraveling True Crime: A Fresh Look at Chilling Stories

December 20, 2025

True crime stories have always fascinated people, and Netflix has a bunch of documentaries that dive into some of the most shocking cases. One of these is "Predators, " which revisits the controversial TV show "To Catch a Predator. " This show, which ran from 2004 to 2007, was known for setting up a

politics

Supreme Court: A Broken System?

December 20, 2025

The Supreme Court is in big trouble. Two smart professors, Ryan Doerfler from Harvard and Samuel Moyn from Yale, think it's too late to fix. They say the court has lost its way, especially since Donald Trump's second term. The conservative justices have been making big decisions that help Trump and

entertainment

Philly's 2025 Film Scene: Crime, Comebacks, and Colman Domingo

December 20, 2025

In 2025, Philadelphia's film scene was a mix of crime dramas, theater comebacks, and a local actor taking the world by storm. Crime shows like "Task" on HBO Max and "The Dope Thief" on Apple TV stole the spotlight, making it a big year for Philly-based crime dramas. Meanwhile, theaters like the AMC

politics

Myanmar Faces Genocide Accusations in Global Court

December 19, 2025

Myanmar is facing serious accusations. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will hear a case against Myanmar. It starts on January 12th. It will run until January 29th. The case is about genocide against the Rohingya Muslims. Gambia is the one bringing the case. Gambia is a Muslim-majority coun

business

Roofing Revolution: QNTUM's High-Tech Approach to Home Improvement

December 19, 2025

QNTUM, a newly independent company, is shaking up the roofing industry with its advanced technology and sales strategies. Originally part of Energy Service Partners (ESP), QNTUM has been making waves since 2018, bringing innovation to an industry often seen as slow to change. The company's leaders,

sports

MLB's Slow and Steady Free Agency: What's Happening and Why

December 18, 2025

Free agency in Major League Baseball is moving at a different pace this year. Last year, teams spent around $2. 1 billion on free agents by this time, but this year, that number is only $1. 4 billion. However, this doesn't mean the market is slow. In fact, it's moving quickly in some areas and more

finance

Oil Giants Face Tough Times as Prices Drop

December 18, 2025

Oil prices have taken a hit, dropping from around $70 to just over $56 per barrel. This drop is tough on big oil companies like ExxonMobil, who make a lot of their money from drilling and producing oil. ExxonMobil has some of the best oil fields in the world, like the Permian Basin in the U. S. and

politics

Healthcare Showdown: Republicans Split on ACA Subsidies

December 17, 2025

In a surprising turn of events, four moderate Republicans joined forces with Democrats to push for a vote on extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. This move challenges Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership and sets the stage for a heated debate within the Republican party. The subsidies, which