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Feb 24 2026SPORTS

High School Sports Stars Shine in Northern Nevada

Northern Nevada high school athletes are getting the spotlight this week as their top performances are highlighted. The award celebrates standout plays from schools across the region, and this cycle brings a mix of sports to the forefront. A ski racer from McQueen has taken home a combined title

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Scientists Head to Australia for Better Funding

American researchers are moving overseas because money for science in the U. S. is shrinking. The last year’s cuts hit projects on inequality, gender and climate change hard. Universities stopped hiring new staff, cut graduate spots and reduced PhD places. Other countries see this as a chance

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Feb 15 2026BUSINESS

Domestic Mining Push: A New Path for Critical Minerals

American companies that build batteries, cars and tech gadgets depend on graphite. China supplies most of it, making the U. S. vulnerable to supply cuts or price hikes. A new law encourages domestic mining projects like Graphite One’s Alaska deposit, the biggest graphite site in America. The bill as

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Jan 29 2026HEALTH

A Glimpse into America's Health: Good News and Challenges Ahead

America's health story is a mix of good news and tough challenges. In 2024, the average American's life expectancy hit a record high of 79 years. This is a big deal because it's a 0. 6-year jump from the previous year. The main reason? A drop in drug overdose deaths. This is a win for public health

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

Racial Divides: A Look at America's Growing Problem

America is facing a tough time with racism. It's not like the old days, but it's still a big issue. Some people think it's getting worse, like it was in South Africa during apartheid. That was a dark time when people were treated unfairly because of their skin color. In the U. S. , racism isn't as

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Jan 29 2026SPORTS

Bo Jackson Joins North Alabama Football Coaching Team

North Alabama football has a new coach on board. Vincent \"Bo\" Jackson is now the outside linebackers coach. He was already part of the team but got a promotion. Bo is not the famous Bo Jackson from Auburn. Still, he has a strong connection to North Alabama, which is why the head coach, Brent Dearm

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Jan 28 2026WEATHER

Chilly Weather Puts a Pause on School in Northern Virginia

Northern Virginia's schools are taking a break due to icy roads. Many school districts have decided to close their doors for a day. This includes Stafford, Spotsylvania, Loudoun, Arlington, Fauquier, and Prince William counties. Fairfax County joined the list later, announcing their schools will als

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Jan 27 2026BUSINESS

American Airlines: A Bumpy Ride Ahead?

American Airlines has just shared its 2025 financial results, and it's not a pretty picture. The company made only $111 million in profit, which is a huge drop of 87% compared to the previous year. To put it into perspective, Delta and United, the other two major U. S. airlines, made $5 billion and

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Jan 27 2026OPINION

A Look at Democracy's Health as America Turns 250

America is about to hit a big milestone: 250 years since the Declaration of Independence was signed. This is a time to look back at how far the country has come and what challenges it has faced. But it's also a time to think about whether the U. S. is still living up to its democratic values. Midte

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Jan 26 2026WEATHER

Chilly Weather Brings Power Problems to North Texas

North Texas is feeling the chill as a winter storm brings icy conditions and power outages to the area. Thousands of people are in the dark as the storm causes issues with the electric grid. Oncor, the state's largest electricity provider, is working hard to restore power to affected customers. The

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