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Mar 18 2025POLITICS

Local Control: The New Twist in Colorado's Tipped Wages Debate

The Colorado House Finance Committee recently voted on a bill that has sparked intense debate. The bill, HB25-1208, initially aimed to reduce base wages for tipped employees. However, after a lengthy process involving multiple amendments and intense discussions, the bill underwent a significant tran

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Mar 18 2025OPINION

Why America's Education System Is Under Threat

The United States is facing a significant challenge to its education system. Recent plans to reduce the staff of the Department of Education (DOE) by half, from around 4, 100 to 2, 800, are more than just a budget cut. This move is part of a broader push to weaken federal oversight in education, whi

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Mar 18 2025OPINION

Time to Rethink Federal Education Control

The federal government has been meddling in education for far too long. Education has always been a responsibility of states and local communities. Yet, Washington, D. C. , has been calling the shots for decades, often with lackluster results. It's high time to have a serious talk about scaling back

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Mar 17 2025SPORTS

A New Chapter for Fort St. James Martial Arts

A local martial arts club is making big moves in the community. Fort St. James Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has just shifted to a new spot on the main strip in Fort St. James, B. C. This is a big deal because it shows how much the club has grown in just three years. The move was a team effort, with students

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Mar 17 2025SCIENCE

A New Way to Split Water Using Light

A team of researchers recently developed a unique material that can split water into hydrogen and hydrogen peroxide using just visible light. This isn't just any material, though. It's a special kind of framework made from organic molecules. This framework has a clever design that helps it do its

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Mar 16 2025HEALTH

Who Calls the Shots When Health Resources Are Low?

When resources are tight, especially in healthcare, tough choices have to be made. This is especially true when it comes to micro-allocation, which is about splitting up small amounts of resources. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted this issue, but it's not a new problem. The big question is: who sho

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Mar 15 2025SCIENCE

Solar Powered Hydrogen: The Reactor Challenge

Solar energy is a big deal. It's clean, abundant, and can be turned into hydrogen, a valuable chemical. This process, called photocatalytic water splitting, is a promising way to create a sustainable future. But there's a catch. While lots of research has been done on the catalysts used in this proc

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Mar 14 2025POLITICS

Students in Trouble: Visa Troubles and Deportation

Two students found themselves in hot water recently, both facing serious consequences for their actions. One student, Ranjani Srinivasan, from India, was studying Urban Planning at a prestigious university in New York. She was caught supporting Hamas, a group known for violence and terrorism. Bec

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Mar 14 2025CRIME

A Tragic Case of Neglected Cries

In a small town in New York, a series of calls to law enforcement went unnoticed. Patty’s Lodge, a hotel in Canandaigua, New York, was the scene of a horrifying crime. A 24-year-old transgender Black man, Sam Nordquist, was tortured and killed in Room 22. The police were called to the hotel eight

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Mar 14 2025POLITICS

Arizona Mourns the Loss of a Champion for the People

The passing of Raúl M. Grijalva, a long-serving Arizona congressman, has left a deep void in the hearts of many. The 77-year-old, who dedicated his life to public service, was remembered by many for his unwavering commitment to his constituents and his fight for equality. Grijalva's impact

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