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Jan 14 2026EDUCATION

A Quarter Century of Learning: Santiago Canyon College's Big Night

Santiago Canyon College (SCC) threw a massive 25th-anniversary bash in November, and it was a huge success. The event raised a whopping $124, 000 for the college's foundation, making it the biggest fundraising event in SCC's history. This wasn't just any party—it was a celebration of 25 years of pro

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Jan 14 2026POLITICS

States Fight Back Against Funding Rules Affecting Transgender Rights

A group of 12 states, all led by Democratic attorneys general, took legal action to stop the federal government from imposing new rules on funding. These rules, tied to grants for healthcare, education, and research, are seen as a way to limit protections for transgender people. The states argue tha

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Jan 13 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Fresh Look at New Museum's Big Comeback

The New Museum is making a big splash with its grand reopening on March 21. After a decade of planning and over three years of construction, the museum is doubling its gallery space. This expansion includes a new area for artists to live and work, as well as programs for the community. The museum,

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Jan 13 2026BUSINESS

Nigeria's Bold Move: $2 Billion Climate Fund to Power Change

Nigeria is making a big bet on green finance to shift its energy use. The president recently shared plans for a $2 billion climate fund. This fund aims to support projects that cut emissions and build resilience. The announcement came at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week summit. The Climate Investm

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Jan 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Protecting Pine Needles: A Step Towards Preserving Nature

The Science Museum of Minnesota is considering a big move to protect the land around the Pine Needles cabin. This cabin, located by the St. Croix River, could soon be part of a conservation easement. This means most of the 27-acre property would be off-limits to development, keeping it natural and o

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Jan 13 2026BUSINESS

Media Moves: Big Deals and Big Changes

In the world of media, things are heating up. Paramount is making a bold move to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. They even sued Warner Bros. to get more info about their deal with Netflix. Warner Bros. Discovery isn't having it, though. They said Paramount's offer isn't good enough and that their board

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Jan 12 2026POLITICS

Idaho's Lawmakers Face a Self-Made Mess

Idaho's lawmakers are in a tough spot. They are dealing with a big budget problem. But this time, it's not because of the economy. It's because of their own choices. They cut taxes a lot. This was done even when the governor thought it might not be a good idea. Now, the state is short on money. The

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Jan 12 2026OPINION

Colorado's Child Care Crisis: Local Efforts to Bridge the Gap

Colorado is grappling with a serious child care crisis. The cost of child care is a huge burden for many families. For a single parent, child care can take up nearly half of their income. This is way above the federal affordability benchmark of 7%. The state also has a shortage of spots in licensed

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Jan 11 2026HEALTH

Colorado's Big Bet on Rural Health Care: Will It Work?

Colorado is getting a big chunk of money to fix health care in rural areas. Over the next five years, the state will receive around $1 billion from the federal government. The goal is to make rural health care better, not just keep hospitals running. But not everyone is happy with the plan. Hospita

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Jan 11 2026CELEBRITIES

Audrey Nuna's Big Plan After a Tough Loss

Audrey Nuna, known for her role in KPop Demon Hunters, didn't win the big prize on MrBeast's competition show. She was in the top three but lost out on $1 million for her chosen charity, The Luminos Fund. This fund helps kids who missed school due to tough times. Nuna was really upset but decided t

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