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Jan 27 2025SPORTS

Taylor Swift's Family Fun Night at AFC Championship

Last Sunday, Taylor Swift made a splash at the AFC Championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills. She wasn’t just there for the show, though; she was cheering on her boyfriend, Travis Kelce. Her striking outfit featured pieces from Louis Vuitton and red tights to show suppor

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Jan 27 2025HEALTH

Doctor’s Charges Dropped After Whistleblowing on Kids’ Transgender Care

Last month, a doctor in Texas had their charges dropped after they shared sensitive medical information about young patients who underwent gender transition treatments at a major kids' hospital. The doctor, Dr. Eithan Haim, was initially accused of illegally accessing the hospital's online record da

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Jan 27 2025POLITICS

America's Empire: Two Sides of Faith

Last week, Chicago faced a harsh cold, both in temperature and fear. People called for mass deportations, separating families, and making the city a key spot for the new president's plan to deport millions. This cold reflects a bigger change in society—some call it oligarchy, others autocracy. So, w

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Jan 27 2025WEATHER

The Dry Start, Wet End: North Idaho's Weather Shift

Last year, North Idaho hoped for rain to ease the two-year drought. News from November to January showed that hope turning into a reality. Rain and snow fell, giving a boost to the soil and ski resorts. This weather was just right, not too much, not too little. As of mid-January, snowpack at high el

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Jan 25 2025POLITICS

Anti-Abortion Rally Shifts Focus with Trump and Vance's Promises

Last Friday, thousands gathered for the March for Life, the largest anti-abortion rally in the U. S. Donald Trump and his vice president, JD Vance, took the stage to make some big promises. Vance assured the crowd that the Department of Justice would stop prosecuting anti-abortion activists. He even

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Jan 25 2025BUSINESS

Why Is Buying a Home So Tough These Days?

Last year, Americans bought the fewest homes in nearly 30 years. It's not because people don't want to buy homes; it's because many can't afford to. High housing prices, not enough homes for sale, and rising mortgage rates are making it very hard, especially for first-time buyers. Experts say these

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Jan 24 2025SPORTS

The Uncounted Matches: Girls Wrestling in 2025

Last week, I went to the Battle for the Paddle event at Sandpoint High School. The wrestling matches were the highlight for me. The boys from Lakeland and Sandpoint schools showed some impressive skills, with Lakeland coming out on top. However, something didn't add up. The two girls from each schoo

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Jan 24 2025POLITICS

The Money Behind Misinformation: How Meta and Elon Musk's Choices Impact Democracy

Lately, Meta has been making some big changes. They're tweaking their content policies, and some people are worried. Writer Michael Harriot even said that Mark Zuckerberg's changes could "help kill people. " But why is this happening? It's not just about beliefs; it's about business. Fake news and h

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Jan 24 2025SCIENCE

Earth's Temporary Companion: A Piece of Our Moon?

Last year, a space rock named 2024 PT5 briefly became Earth's "mini-moon. " While it was close, scientists rushed to study it. A recent study suggests that 2024 PT5 might be a piece of our real moon. It could have been thrown into space by an impact on the lunar surface within the last tens of thous

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Jan 24 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Why Isn't Denis Villeneuve on the Oscars' Radar for Dune: Part Two?

Last year, the Academy Awards nominations for Best Director showcased some of the film industry's top talent, including Christopher Nolan and Martin Scorsese. This year, while the nominees list is impressive, many are scratching their heads over one notable absence: Denis Villeneuve. His epic sequel

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