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Oct 11 2024EDUCATION

Learning California's Native History: A Necessary Change

Imagine learning that your ancestors faced brutal attacks and forced labor, yet their stories are barely mentioned in history books. For Native American students in California, this will soon change. A new law makes it mandatory for schools to teach about the hardships and resilience of Native Calif

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Oct 10 2024SPORTS

The Truth Behind American Sports Story: Fact vs. Fiction

American Sports Story's latest episode, "The Man," has stirred up controversy for its changes to Aaron Hernandez's story. The show portrays Hernandez, played by Josh Rivera, as a complex figure with a troubled upbringing. It follows his journey from a Florida Gator to the New England Patriots, under

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

Nix and Surtain Lead Broncos to Thrilling Win against Raiders

The Las Vegas Raiders started strong, scoring the first 10 points. But then, everything changed. The Denver Broncos took over, scoring 34 unanswered points for a final score of 34-18. With this win, the Broncos now stand at 3-2, while the Raiders dropped to 2-3. One of the key players, rookie quarte

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Oct 07 2024CRIME

American Detained in Russia: A Different Story

Meet Stephen Hubbard, a 72-year-old from Michigan. He's not your typical fighter; he was an English teacher traveling the world. But in April 2022, Russian forces detained him while he was in Ukraine. Why? They say he fought against them as a mercenary for money. Stephen says no way, he's a pacifist

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Oct 07 2024SPORTS

The Relentless Boxer: Claressa's Story

The film "The Fire Inside," written by Barry Jenkins and starring Ryan Destiny as Claressa, explores the remarkable journey of a young woman from Flint who overcomes her harsh personality and limited opportunities to become an Olympic boxing champion. Ryan Destiny brilliantly portrays Claressa's res

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Oct 06 2024CRIME

DEA Fails to Report Abuse by Foreign Partners, Watchdog Finds

Imagine you're fighting a war on drugs, and your allies are breaking the rules. That's what happened with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). A government watchdog recently criticized the DEA for not quickly reporting human rights violations by their Latin American partners. These partne

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Native Tribes Speak Out: A Casino Plan's Impact on Ancestral Lands

Patwin tribes in California are worried about a proposed casino project that threatens their ancestral lands. The Department of the Interior is pushing this plan, which would see an eight-story casino built by the Scotts Valley Pomo tribe on Patwin territory. This development could destroy cultural

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Oct 06 2024POLITICS

Is Christian Influence in Politics Really a Problem?

There's been a lot of talk lately about "Christian Nationalism" and how it's supposedly threatening American democracy. But let’s step back for a moment. Everyone has values, right? And Christians are no different—their values come from the Bible. Voting based on those values isn’t trying to force b

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Oct 06 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Rob Gronkowski's Actor: From NFL Dream to Big Screen

Ever dreamed of making it big in the NFL? Rob "Gronk" Gronkowski did, and so did Laith Wallschleger. But not everyone gets their shot on the field. When Gronk was drafted by the New England Patriots in 2010, he became part of an elite duo with Aaron Hernandez. But while Hernandez's career ended trag

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Oct 05 2024ENVIRONMENT

The Fate of a Piece of California's Past: A Japanese American Farm in San Jose

In the heart of Silicon Valley, a piece of California's history is about to be erased. The Sakauye family farm, one of the last remaining Japanese-owned farms in the state, will soon be demolished to make way for a massive urban housing project. But this farm holds more than just memories - it repre

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