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National Parks Shake Up Free Entry Days, Sparking Debate

December 6, 2025

The U. S. National Parks have recently updated their list of fee-free days, causing quite a stir. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth are no longer on the list, but President Trump's birthday, which also happens to be Flag Day, has been added. This change comes right after the Trump administra

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Penn State's New Coach: Who Should Matt Campbell Bring Along?

December 6, 2025

Matt Campbell, the new head coach of Penn State, has a big task ahead. He needs to fill up the team quickly. Many players from the 2025 team are leaving. Some are graduating, and others might transfer. Campbell has to act fast and think outside the box. The transfer portal opens soon. Campbell migh

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Uncovering the Truth Behind the Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Arrest

December 6, 2025

A man was caught for putting pipe bombs near important buildings in Washington, D. C. , just before the big events of January 6, 2021. The people in charge said they would punish anyone who tried to hurt the country. But they didn't talk much about the violence that happened the next day when Trump

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Alamosa's Wrestling Team Starts Season with a Bang

December 6, 2025

Alamosa High School's wrestling team kicked off their season with a strong victory against Brush, the defending state champions. The Mean Moose dominated the match, winning almost every bout. This win is a great start, but it's important to remember that Brush was still getting back into the swing o

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Breaking Boundaries: How BigXthaPlug is Redefining Hip-Hop

December 6, 2025

BigXthaPlug is making waves in the music industry, and he's doing it his way. When he found out he was named Variety's hip-hop disruptor of the year, his first thought was to laugh. He wondered if being called a disruptor was a good thing or a bad thing. But then he realized it meant he was making n

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Chicago's Bold Move to Boost Small Businesses

December 6, 2025

Chicago is taking big steps to help small businesses. The city wants to make it easier for them to open and run their shops. This is important because many small business owners are struggling right now. The mayor, Brandon Johnson, announced a new plan called "Cut The Tape for Small Business. " Thi

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GOP House Speaker Faces Uphill Battle as Party Infighting Grows

December 5, 2025

House Speaker Mike Johnson is finding it tough to keep his party united. He's asking fellow Republicans to keep their complaints private, but many are speaking out publicly. This week, tensions boiled over as a member of Johnson's own leadership team accused him of lying. Meanwhile, rank-and-file Re

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A Breakthrough in the 2021 D. C. Pipe Bomb Mystery

December 5, 2025

A man from northern Virginia has been taken into custody for allegedly planting pipe bombs near the Democratic and Republican national headquarters in Washington, D. C. , just before the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Brian Cole Jr. from Woodbridge, Virginia,

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Hepatitis B Vaccine Debate: Science or Politics?

December 5, 2025

The CDC's vaccine advisory panel faced a chaotic meeting, delaying a vote on hepatitis B vaccines. The panel, recently reshuffled by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , is now filled with members who often question vaccines. The delay happened because of confusion over the voting language, push

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College Football Recruiting: Drama, Decisions, and Delays

December 4, 2025

College football recruiting is always a rollercoaster. Let's dive into some of the biggest stories from National Signing Day. Penn State is in a tough spot. They don't have a head coach yet. This has left their recruiting class in chaos. Most of the recruits left when former coach James Franklin to