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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

science

How Neil deGrasse Tyson Makes Science Fun and Why It Matters

November 7, 2025

Neil deGrasse Tyson, a famous astrophysicist, has a unique way of explaining science. He makes complex ideas simple and fun. This skill didn't come naturally. He worked hard to make science interesting for everyone. Tyson's journey started at the Hayden Planetarium in New York City. As a kid, he wa

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Philadelphia's Mafia Clash: A Real-Life Crime Drama

October 25, 2025

Philadelphia's mafia history is not as famous as New York or Chicago's, but a new Netflix documentary shows it was just as violent. "Mob War: Philadelphia vs. the Mafia" focuses on the 1990s conflict between two rival mob bosses. John Stanfa led the old guard, while Joey Merlino headed the "young gu

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Hidden Gems on Netflix You Shouldn't Miss

October 24, 2025

Netflix is full of shows that don't get the attention they deserve. These underrated series are packed with excitement and are perfect for a binge-watch. One standout is "Parish, " featuring Giancarlo Esposito as Gray Parish. Gray is a man with a dark past and a talent for driving. After his son's

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Neil deGrasse Tyson's New Book: Why Science Funding Matters

October 22, 2025

Neil deGrasse Tyson has a new book coming out. It's called "Just Visiting This Planet: Further Scientific Adventures of Merlin From Omniscia. " This book is a refreshed version of his first work, originally published in 1989. It's filled with fun questions and answers about space, science, and even

sports

Weekend Soccer Showdown: Young Players Score Big

May 29, 2025

The weekend was packed with exciting soccer matches that kept fans on the edge of their seats. On May 21, Spirit Lake saw some intense action. NextHome 365 Realty faced off against Mi Pueblo Mexican Restaurant. Chet Small from Mi Pueblo scored twice, while NextHome 365 Realty struggled to find the b

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The Top 10 True Crime Podcasts You Can't Miss in 2024

December 17, 2024

In the crowded world of true crime podcasts, only a few truly stand out. Let's take a look at the best of the year. Season three of "In the Dark" by The New Yorker takes a deep dive into the 2005 Haditha massacre in Iraq. The host, Madeleine Baran, uses secret recordings and classified documents to

technology

Double Launch Day: SpaceX Readies for Florida Takeoff

November 11, 2024

Today, the Space Coast is buzzing with anticipation as SpaceX prepares for a double launch event. The first rocket, a Falcon 9, successfully lifted off from Kennedy Space Center's Launch Complex 39A, carrying the Ksat-6 satellite. This mission involves a complex series of maneuvers, including a grav

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TikTok's Music Dilemma: How Much Is It Worth?

October 7, 2024

TikTok recently faced a question: What happens when music is missing? Last year, the app ran tests in Australia, limiting licensed music for some users. Many Australian users took to Twitter to complain about the change. This suggests that music is indeed important to the user experience. Since its

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Rocket Trouble: Falcon 9's Upper Stage Malfunction Causes Unexpected Landing

October 1, 2024

SpaceX's latest mission, Crew-9, marked another successful launch, but it was marred by an unexpected setback. After deploying the Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, the Falcon 9's upper stage malfunctioned, causing it to re-enter the