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Washington's Coal Plant Conundrum: A Clash of State and Federal Powers

December 18, 2025

Washington state officials are fuming over a federal order that forces a coal plant to stay open. The Department of Energy, led by President Trump, has told TransAlta to keep running its Centralia coal plant. This goes against a state law that says coal power must stop by the end of the year. The o

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A Deadly Crash: U. S. Takes Responsibility

December 18, 2025

In a significant legal move, the U. S. government has accepted blame for a fatal mid-air crash. The incident involved an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines plane over the Potomac River. This collision resulted in the deaths of all 67 people on board both aircraft. The Justice Depar

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The Journey of Jahmal Harvey: From Maryland to the Ring

December 18, 2025

Jahmal Harvey, known as "Hard Rock, " is stepping into the big leagues of boxing. On December 19, 2025, he will face Kevin Cervantes in a six-round super-featherweight bout at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. This fight is part of the undercard for the Jake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua event on Netfl

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Grief and Gratitude: Finding Balance in the Holidays

December 18, 2025

A plane crash on November 29, 1969, took the lives of three people near Mt. Washington. The pilot and two skydivers, dressed as Santa Claus, were heading to a holiday event. Their deaths left behind a trail of grief that spanned decades. The numbers tell part of the story. The pilot was 27, one sky

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Troops Stay in D. C. as Court Delays Decision

December 18, 2025

A recent ruling from an appeals court has allowed National Guard troops to remain in Washington, D. C. , at least for now. This decision came after a lower court had ordered their removal by December 11th. The appeals court, which includes judges appointed by both Trump and Obama, said the Trump adm

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A Washington Lawmaker Calls It Quits

December 17, 2025

Rep. Dan Newhouse, a Republican from Washington, has decided not to run again in the next election. He made this choice with no regrets, feeling grateful for his time in Congress. Newhouse is one of the few Republicans who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump after the January 6th Capitol

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A Look at the Chiefs' Challenges and Comebacks

December 17, 2025

The Kansas City Chiefs have had a tough season, with quarterback Patrick Mahomes sidelined due to a serious knee injury. Tom Brady, a veteran quarterback, shared some advice on how to bounce back from such setbacks. He emphasized the importance of focusing on the rehab process and not dwelling on th

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Top Quarterbacks to Watch in Week 16 Fantasy Football

December 17, 2025

Week 16 is here, and fantasy football managers are scrambling to set their lineups. The quarterback position is crucial, and several standout players are expected to shine. Jalen Hurts is at the top of the list. He's been consistent all season, and his matchup against Washington looks promising. Ja

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Bitcoin's Wild Ride: From Pizza to Big Money

December 17, 2025

Bitcoin's story is a wild one. It all started in 2009 when Satoshi Nakamoto mined the first block. No one knew what it would become. Early days were all about experimenting. People gave away Bitcoin for free. Someone even bought pizza with 10, 000 BTC. That's a lot of pizza! Things got serious when

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Ohio's Education Shake-Up: Phonics vs. Old Methods

December 17, 2025

Ohio's higher education system is facing some changes. A recent state audit found that some big-name colleges, like Cleveland State, Ohio State, and Ohio University, are still teaching old-school reading methods. These methods have been proven not to work as well as the new "science of reading" appr