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High School Sports Stars Shine Bright in Fayetteville

January 26, 2026

The high school sports scene in Fayetteville is heating up as the season comes to a close. Teams are fighting hard for those final wins before the playoffs begin. E. E. Smith and Cape Fear made waves in swimming, taking home the Eastern Sandhills conference titles for both boys and girls. Meanwhile,

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Alamosa Wrestlers Dominate in New Mexico

January 24, 2026

Alamosa High School's boys wrestling team, known as the Mean Moose, made a strong statement by winning the Clash at the Coliseum Tournament in Farmington, New Mexico. They didn't just win; they dominated, taking home the title after winning all 10 of their dual meets. Their journey to victory start

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Why Are Health Insurance Costs So High?

January 23, 2026

Health insurance costs are rising fast. This has people worried. Lawmakers in Washington wanted answers. They called the big bosses of major health insurance companies to explain. These bosses came from UnitedHealth Group, CVS Health Group, Cigna Health Group, Elevance Health, and Ascendiun. They s

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A Close Call: Alamosa Boys Basketball's Narrow Loss to Bayfield

January 21, 2026

The Alamosa High School boys basketball team had a tough game against Bayfield. They started strong but couldn't hold on in the end. The game was close, but Bayfield pulled ahead in the final minutes to win 48-45. The Mean Moose had a good lead for most of the game. They were doing well, but Bayfie

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Celebrities and Politics: A Clash of Worlds

January 20, 2026

Bill Maher and Dana Carvey, two well-known comedians, recently shared their thoughts on celebrities and their political opinions. They argued that wealthy stars often make things worse when they talk about politics. During a podcast, Maher mentioned that celebrities usually support one side of the

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What's in a Label? The Media's Word Game with Politics

January 17, 2026

Some politicians, like Zohran Mamdani, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and others, are often called progressives. But what do they really stand for? Their ideas are more like those of communists, not progressives. They want a system where the government controls everything, like in Russia or China. This i

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AOC and Vance Clash Over ICE Shooting

January 10, 2026

In a heated exchange, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) made a bold claim against Vice President JD Vance. She suggested that Vance supports a version of America where it's okay to shoot a young mother of three. This all started after a tragic incident in Minnesota. A 37-year-old woman,

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U. S. Officials Split on Venezuela Invasion: A Closer Look

January 4, 2026

The recent U. S. military action in Venezuela has sparked a heated debate among American politicians. While some support the move, others question its legality and potential consequences. A few Republican lawmakers have spoken out against the invasion. Rep. Thomas Massie from Kentucky argued that t

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The Billionaire Blunder: How the Rich Lost Their Grip

December 16, 2025

The super-rich have been living in a dream world. They've had the power to shape laws and politics to their liking, all thanks to some big court rulings. This has made them incredibly wealthy. The top 20 richest Americans saw their wealth double in just five years. But they've been doing this behind

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Tennessee's 7th District: A Clash of Political Forces

December 2, 2025

Tennessee's 7th Congressional District is buzzing with political energy. Two candidates, Van Epps and Behn, are fighting for a seat in Congress. Van Epps, a former Army helicopter pilot and head of the Tennessee Department of General Services, has strong backing. He won his primary with ease, thanks