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Behind the Scenes: The Sudden Shutdown of USAID

December 17, 2025

A top White House official, Susie Wiles, recently shared her shock over the quick shutdown of the U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID). She spoke about this in a conversation with Vanity Fair. Wiles, who serves as the White House chief of staff, found it alarming how billionaire Elon M

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U. S. Military Actions in Venezuela Waters Raise Questions

December 16, 2025

The U. S. military's recent actions in Venezuelan waters have sparked a wave of questions and concerns among lawmakers and experts. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are set to face Congress to discuss the escalating military operations, which have led to the destruct

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US Takes a Stand: Clan del Golfo Now Official Terror Group

December 16, 2025

In a bold move, the United States has officially labeled Colombia's largest criminal group, Clan del Golfo, as a terrorist organization. This decision, announced on the U. S. Treasury Department's website, is part of a broader strategy to tackle criminal activities in Latin America. The U. S. gover

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Canucks Trade Hughes for a Packed Future

December 13, 2025

The Vancouver Canucks made a bold move by trading star defenseman Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild. This wasn't just any trade; it was a strategic play to secure young talent and future assets. Hughes, a Norris Trophy winner, was set to become a free agent soon, and the Canucks wanted to act fast.

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Aleksander Kilde's Weather Challenge: A Comeback on Thin Ice

December 4, 2025

Aleksander Kilde, Mikaela Shiffrin's fiancé, is facing a tough situation. He's trying to make a comeback in skiing, but the weather is not playing nice. Just last week, he finished 24th in a race, which was a big deal for him. He had been away from the sport for almost two years after a bad crash. N

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South Africa Takes a Step Back from G20 Under Trump

December 4, 2025

South Africa is taking a pause from the G20 while the U. S. holds the presidency. This comes after the U. S. decided not to invite South Africa to join in. The U. S. took over the G20 leadership recently, even though they skipped the summit hosted by South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa in Johan

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Trump's Tired Truth: A Peek Into a Long Cabinet Meeting

December 3, 2025

In a recent Cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump, at 79, seemed to have a tough time staying awake. This meeting lasted for almost two and a half hours, and Trump was caught nodding off several times. Before this, he had told reporters that he felt sharper than he did 25 years ago. The meeting w

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Football Stars Shine in the San Luis Valley

December 3, 2025

In late November, a big deal went down in the San Luis Valley. The Class 1A All-South-Central League football team was announced. This is a huge honor for high school football players in the area. A total of 29 student-athletes from the valley made the cut. Centauri High School came out on top with

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U. S. Leaders Discuss Venezuela Strategy Amid Controversial Actions

December 2, 2025

President Trump is set to meet with key advisors to discuss the U. S. approach to Venezuela. This includes Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The focus is on the ongoing pressure against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's government. Trump has recently spoken with

finance

Ross's Budget Challenge: Tax Increase or More Cuts?

December 2, 2025

Ross is facing a tricky budget situation for 2026. Even after making some cuts, they're still looking at an 8% property tax hike. This isn't great news for residents. The finance director, Dan Berty, recently shared the latest budget updates with the commissioners. They found some areas to trim, bu