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Kremlin: Ukraine tried to attack Putin’s residence 

December 29, 2025 12:08 pm

By Jack Phillips Contributing Writer  Ukrainian forces attempted to strike Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Russian city of Novgorod on Monday, prompting the Kremlin to reassess its position on peace talks, the country’s

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ICE targeting massive suspected fraud in Minnesota 

December 29, 2025 12:00 pm

By Janice Hisle and Jack Phillips Contributing Writers  Federal agents fanned out in Minneapolis on Monday for a “massive investigation on child care and other rampant fraud,” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said.  Noem posted the update about U.S.

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Salmonella outbreak linked to raw oysters infects 64 across 22 states  

December 29, 2025 11:36 am

By Naveen Athrappully Contributing Writer  An outbreak of salmonella bacteria has infected 64 people across 22 states, with affected individuals reporting they consumed raw oysters, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a Dec. 23 report.  Illnesses began being reported from June 21 through Nov. 28, the CDC said.  “Of 44 people with information available, 20 have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported,” the agency said.  “The true number of sick people in this outbreak is likely much higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the states with

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A Beginner’s Guide to California Camping 

December 28, 2025 10:54 am

California’s abundant parks and preserves offer epic outdoor vistas ranging from soothing seascapes to golden deserts and ancient redwood groves. If you want to immerse yourself in this amazing scenery,

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David Hegg | Why Do You Believe That?

December 28, 2025 2:08 am

By David Hegg Someone came up with the haunting truth that what actually died during COVID was trust. We became a nation of skeptics. Many began to doubt what we’d

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Philip Wasserman | The Definition of Happiness

December 28, 2025 2:07 am

The Declaration of Independence states that among our unalienable rights are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. Most of us can define “life” and “liberty,” at least in practical

Letters to the Editor

Philip Wasserman | Farewell to the Penny

December 27, 2025 8:45 am

After 238 years, the U.S. Treasury has punched out its last penny at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. Bill Maher joked that, without pennies, how will Spotify pay musicians? Most

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Dan Walters | Cap and Trade Gets a New Name

December 27, 2025 8:42 am

Nineteen years ago, during actor Arnold Schwarzenegger’s governorship, he and the Legislature created a program that would, in theory, reduce California’s emissions of carbon dioxide and other gases deemed to

Letters to the Editor

Larry Moore | I Forgive You

December 26, 2025 1:09 am

For the Christmas season, I feel compelled to submit a letter in the true spirit of Christmas. This is based on the fact that Trump Derangement Syndrome is now a

Letters to the Editor

Arthur Saginian | The SCV’s New Reverend

December 26, 2025 1:08 am

The “Reverend” Gary Horton joined the ranks of the Rev. David Hegg this morning (Commentary, Nov. 5). Horton’s “sermon” was on human dignity, the fine line between authority and liberty,