The Southern Peaks League recently recognized some outstanding volleyball players from the San Luis Valley. In the Class 2A division, Sanford High School took the spotlight with five athletes making the cut. Bella Peterson and Avery Koenig earned first-team spots, while Claire Crowther and Brinlyn Smith were second-team picks. Rose Schwartz received an honorable ment...
President Donald Trump has suggested giving Americans $2, 000 checks using money from tariffs. This idea has sparked a lot of discussion among experts. Some worry it could make inflation worse, while others think it might help the economy. Inflation is already high. Adding more money into people's hands could push prices up even more. Experts like Erica York from th...
UNC's basketball team showed why they're a force to be reckoned with, even when they're not at their best. In a game that started slow, the Tar Heels found their rhythm in the second half, shooting an impressive 66. 7 percent to secure an 87-74 victory over Kansas. This win was a statement, proving that UNC can turn things around when they need to. Three players sto...
Cameron Boozer, the talented forward from Miami, Florida, has made a strong impression in the world of college basketball. At 6-foot-9 and 250 pounds, he has been recognized as a standout player, earning a spot on the USA TODAY Sports preseason All-America second team. This honor was announced on October 29, alongside other notable players like Darryn Peterson from K...
Cassandra Peterson, better known as Elvira, has been a big name in horror entertainment since the 1980s. Her show, "Elvira's Movie Macabre, " featured classic B-movies with her unique brand of humor and style. This mix of horror and comedy made her a standout in the genre. Elvira's 1988 movie, "Elvira: Mistress of the Dark, " is still a favorite around Halloween. It...
Adrian Peterson, a well-known NFL player, is in trouble again. This time, he was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. This is his second DUI arrest this year. He also faces a charge for having a weapon without permission. Peterson, who is 40 years old, was previously arrested in Minnesota. During that arrest, his blood alcohol level was measured at 0...
A sudden spike in H1-B visa fees is causing a stir in Minnesota, particularly in schools, retail, and healthcare sectors. The change, introduced by President Trump, has left many employers in a pickle. Fridley Public Schools, for instance, had to hit the brakes on hiring a dozen international staff members. The school has been bringing in more teachers from abroad, e...
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) was created to fight workplace discrimination. It was supposed to be a safe place for everyone. But under the Trump administration, things changed. A judge recently ruled that the EEOC itself became a hostile work environment. Marc Seawright, the Director of Information Governance and Strategy at the EEOC, was force...
In recent years, a surprising trend has emerged among intellectuals and influencers. Many who were once vocal about their lack of religious beliefs are now openly discussing the positive aspects of faith. Names like David Brooks, Jordan Peterson, and Ayaan Hirsi Ali have joined the conversation, sharing their views on God and spirituality. This shift raises an intere...
Christa Pike, the sole woman on Tennessee's death row, is facing execution in 2026. This would mark the first time in over a century that Tennessee executes a woman. The state's Supreme Court has set the date for September 30, 2026, at the Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville. Pike was convicted in 1996 for the brutal murder of Colleen Slemmer, a crim...