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The Great White House Cheese Feast: A Slice of History

December 17, 2025

In 1837, the White House witnessed an unusual event: a massive cheese feast. The cheese, weighing over a ton, was a gift to President Andrew Jackson. But this wasn't the first time a giant cheese made its way to the White House. Years earlier, President Thomas Jefferson received a similarly large ch

sports

Forsberg's Big Night Leads Predators to Victory

December 16, 2025

The Nashville Predators had a strong showing against the St. Louis Blues, with Filip Forsberg shining brightest. Forsberg scored three goals, his first hat trick of the season and the 11th of his NHL career. He has been on a roll lately, with eight points in his last five games. Coach Andrew Brunett

entertainment

A Towering Symbol of Peace Takes Over New York

December 16, 2025

In the heart of New York City, a massive sandstone Buddha statue is set to make a bold statement. This 27-foot-tall figure, crafted by artist Tuan Andrew Nguyen, will stand tall on the High Line's Plinth in 2026. The statue, named \"The Light That Shines Through the Universe, \" is a replica of one

crime

A Driver's Rage on Liverpool's Celebration Day

December 16, 2025

On a day meant for joy, a man's anger turned Liverpool's victory parade into a scene of panic. Paul Doyle, a 54-year-old man, drove his Ford Galaxy into crowds of fans, injuring 134 people. This happened on May 26, as supporters were heading home from the Premier League title celebrations. Dashcam

religion

Faith, Art, and Immigration: Churches Make Bold Statements

December 15, 2025

Churches are using Nativity scenes to make strong statements about immigration. In Charlotte, a church's Nativity scene includes ICE agents approaching the Holy Family. This was done to highlight the recent immigration enforcement actions in the city. The scene was vandalized by an unidentified man

sports

Local High School Athletes Shine in Recent Games

December 15, 2025

In the world of high school sports, some standout players have been making waves. Let's take a look at some of the top performers from the past week. First up, we have Liam Bowers, a senior kicker from Cardinal Mooney Catholic. He had an impressive week on the football field, making all his extra-p

technology

New Mexico's Tech and Science Roadmap: Turning Research into Jobs

December 14, 2025

New Mexico is making big moves to turn its strong research into jobs and money. The state just released a detailed plan called the Science and Technology Roadmap. This plan points out areas where New Mexico is already doing well and suggests ways to use these strengths to create more high-paying job

business

A New Leader in Trust and Wealth Management

December 14, 2025

Andrew Kafka has climbed the ranks at Union Bank & Trust (UBT). He is now the Vice President, Senior Trust Officer, and Manager of Personal Trust & Wealth Management. This is a big deal because he started as a legal intern in 2003. He has come a long way since then. Kafka has a law degree from the

celebrities

Andrew's Legal Troubles: What's Next?

December 13, 2025

Andrew, the Duke of York, is in the clear for now. Police in London have decided not to dig deeper into claims that he asked his bodyguard to look into Virginia Giuffre. She was the woman who said he mistreated her when she was young. This decision comes after a careful look into the situation. Thi

entertainment

Fight Night: Street Fighter Star Takes a Jab at Mortal Kombat

December 12, 2025

Andrew Schulz, the actor from the upcoming "Street Fighter" movie, stirred up some drama at the Game Awards. He and his co-stars were on stage to show off the first trailer for their film. Schulz, who plays the character Dan Hibiki, decided to have some fun at the expense of the "Mortal Kombat 2" ca