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Nov 22 2025SPORTS

Lane Kiffin's Future Hangs in the Balance as Ole Miss Eyes Playoff

Lane Kiffin's time at Ole Miss is at a crossroads. The university and its athletic director, Keith Carter, have been in talks with Kiffin about his future, but any decisions will wait until after the Rebels' final game of the season, the Egg Bowl against Mississippi State. Kiffin's current team is ranked sixth in the College Football Playoff rankings, and a win agai...

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Nov 22 2025ENVIRONMENT

Climate Talks in Brazil: Big Promises, Little Action

Climate talks in Brazil ended with a quiet agreement. The goal was to help countries deal with extreme weather. But the plan lacks a clear way to stop using fossil fuels. The hosts, Brazil, said they will work with Colombia to make a plan later. However, this plan won't be as strong as an official UN agreement. Negotiators worked late into the night to finalize the ...

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Nov 22 2025SPORTS

Local Volleyball Stars Shine in League Honors

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...

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Nov 17 2025POLITICS

The USS Gerald R. Ford: A Giant Ship with a Big Job in the Caribbean

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest and most expensive aircraft carrier, has arrived in the Caribbean Sea. This massive ship is carrying 4, 000 sailors and "dozens" of military aircraft. The U. S. Southern Command made this announcement on Sunday. This deployment comes at a time when the U. S. is putting more pressure on Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. In ...

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Nov 17 2025CELEBRITIES

Lisa's Sly Dig at Prince Harry: A Look at Loyalty and Choices

Lisa Vanderpump, a British icon, made a clever remark about Prince Harry during a recent event. She was talking about a time when she and Prince Harry were on the same flight. She said, "Well, I'm a loyal Brit. He isn't, right? " This was a subtle way of pointing out that she stays true to her roots, while Harry chose to leave his royal duties behind. Harry and his ...

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Nov 14 2025WEATHER

Big Waves and Hidden Dangers: Stay Safe on Bay Area Beaches

The National Weather Service issued a warning for the Bay Area coastlines. It's in effect until Friday night. Expect waves between 15 to 20 feet tall. This warning covers many areas. These include the Northern Monterey Bay, the San Francisco Peninsula Coast, and Big Sur. The warning also covers Point Reyes National Seashore and San Francisco County. The weather serv...

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Nov 12 2025CRIME

A Father and Daughter's Final Flight for Help

A plane crash in Coral Springs took the lives of a father and daughter who were on a mission to help others. Alexander Wurm, 53, and his 22-year-old daughter Serena, were carrying supplies to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa. They were part of a Christian ministry called Ignite the Fire, which does work across the Caribbean. The group said Alexander was known for his ...

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Nov 11 2025LIFESTYLE

Meghan's Montecito Magic: A Festive Netflix Special

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is bringing her unique holiday charm to Netflix. The streaming giant has announced a new special called "With Love, Meghan: Holiday Celebration, " set to premiere on December 3. This isn't just any holiday special; it's a peek into how Meghan celebrates the season in her Montecito home. The show promises a mix of holiday decorating, co...

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Nov 07 2025SPORTS

Houston Texans Expand Their Sports Empire with Volleyball Team

Houston is getting a new professional women's volleyball team. The Houston Texans' sister company, Lone Star Sports & Entertainment, has bought the team. This team is part of League One Volleyball, also known as LOVB. The league has teams in other cities like Atlanta, Austin, Madison, Salt Lake City, and Omaha. Los Angeles will join in 2027. The Houston team will pla...

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Nov 05 2025SPORTS

Alamosa's Ethan Merrick: A Close Call at State Cross Country

At the state cross country meet, Alamosa High School's Ethan Merrick came in second place. He ran the course in 16:06. 9, just 12 seconds behind the winner. Merrick, a sophomore, was motivated to win but couldn't quite catch up to the leader. He plans to try again next year and focus on track in the spring. The Alamosa boys' team finished in fourth place overall. Ot...

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