RAQUEL RODRIGUEZ

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 22 2025CELEBRITIES

Celebrities Lighting Up November 21st

November 21st is a special day for many stars. It's the day when Jena Malone and Carly Rae Jepsen add another candle to their birthday cakes. But they're not the only ones celebrating. A whole bunch of other famous faces are also marking their special day today. Let's start with Goldie Hawn, who's hitting the big 8-0. She's known for her amazing acting, and guess wh...

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Nov 13 2025HEALTH

Laughing in the Heat: A Unique Night of Comedy and Wellness

In the heart of New York City, a unique event took place at Othership, a popular bathhouse known for its blend of wellness and socializing. This time, it was not just about relaxing in the sauna or taking a cold plunge; it was about laughter, connection, and a bit of sweat. The night featured four stand-up comedians performing in the sauna, creating an atmosphere tha...

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Nov 10 2025CRYPTO

UK's Crypto Crackdown: What's Happening and Why It Matters

The UK is tightening its grip on crypto. Recently, people in the UK can't access certain Ledger blog pages, like the one explaining multisig wallets. When they try, they see a message: "Due to new rules in the UK, certain Ledger. com webpages are restricted. " This isn't just about Ledger. It's part of a bigger trend. The UK is introducing stricter rules for crypto ...

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Nov 08 2025CRYPTO

Bitcoin Mixing Service Shut Down: CEO Gets 5 Years

A big shake-up happened in the crypto world. The boss of Samourai Wallet, Keonne Rodriguez, got a five-year prison sentence. Why? He ran a service that mixed up Bitcoin to hide where the money came from. Prosecutors say this service laundered a huge amount of money—over $237 million. Rodriguez and his partner, William Lonergan Hill, were arrested last year. They wer...

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Nov 07 2025SPORTS

A-Rod's Honest Talk on Steroids and Baseball Fame

Alex Rodriguez, now 50, has openly discussed his past steroid use and its impact on his baseball career. He recently shared that he doesn't expect to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, despite his impressive stats. During an interview on The Today Show, Rodriguez admitted that his new HBO documentary series, Alex vs. A-Rod, isn't a bid for Hall of Fame glor...

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Nov 04 2025SPORTS

Dodgers Triumph: Stars and Fans Go Wild After Epic World Series Win

The Los Angeles Dodgers made history by winning the 2025 World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling Game 7. The game went into extra innings, with the Dodgers pulling off a dramatic comeback to win 5-4. This victory made them the first team since the New York Yankees to win back-to-back championships. The final moments were intense, with key home runs ...

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Nov 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Future of Self-Driving Cars: Insights from Top Executives

The excitement around artificial intelligence has sparked a renewed interest in self-driving technology. Three CEOs at the forefront of this innovation—Don Burnette from Kodiak, Dave Ferguson from Nuro, and Raquel Urtasun from Waabi—share their insights. Kodiak, led by Burnette, is already using eight driverless trucks in the Permian Basin. These trucks transport sa...

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Oct 31 2025CRIME

A Student's Fight for Chickens: What Happened and Why It Matters

Zoe Rosenberg, a 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and animal rights advocate, recently found herself in hot water. She was convicted of several charges after freeing four chickens from a Sonoma County poultry farm. To her, it was a rescue mission. To the farm owners, it was theft. The trial was a big deal, catching the attention of both the poultry industry and anima...

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Oct 29 2025CRIME

Enough is Enough: A Birmingham Eatery's Fight Against Repeated Vandalism

In the heart of Five Points South, a small restaurant is fighting an uphill battle. Slide Café, known for its sliders and wings, has faced a relentless wave of vandalism. The owners, Chef Raquel Ervin and Angel Lenzie, have had their windows smashed five times in less than two years. They've had enough. The restaurant sits above the former Hush Lounge, a site marred...

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