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Articles by Kelli Ballard

Trump Sends Troops to the Border

During his inaugural address, President Donald Trump said, “I will declare a national emergency at our southern border. All illegal entry will immediately be halted, and we will begin the process of returning millions and millions of criminal aliens back… Read More

What to Know About the Los Angeles Fires

On Tuesday, January 7, a fire started in the Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, California, around 10:30 a.m. local time. After that, a series of other fires broke out, causing at least 16 deaths and the destruction of about 12,000… Read More

Understanding the Symbols of Christmas

Christmastime is filled with holiday traditions and shiny decorations. Symbols like candy canes and mistletoe are displayed, immersing us in the season. But what do these symbols mean, and how did they become associated with Christmas? Stars Whether sitting atop… Read More

The Robot Rebellion: AI Convinces Others to Quit Their Jobs

Artificial intelligence is here to stay – but is it taking over, too? Is the possibility of AI taking charge really just a conspiracy theory, or is there some real reason for concern? Doubters might have a second thought after… Read More

The Evolution of Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with friends and family. While eating that extra piece of pumpkin pie may be common during today’s celebration, this traditional holiday started very differently. It took centuries before Thanksgiving became a celebrated day across… Read More

Baby Bust Threatens School Budgets

A baby bust – or decline in births – is having an economic and social impact on the United States. So far, the country has experienced a 0.12% decline from 2023, which is 12.009 births per 1,000 people. To ensure… Read More

US Declaration of Independence Flagged as AI-Generated by Detectors

The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into our daily lives has certainly brought with it many benefits. As helpful as this technology has been, however, it has brought its fair share of problems, as well. From political “deepfakes” to students… Read More

The Story Behind Halloween

Halloween wasn’t always the fun, carefree event it is today. The holiday originated with the Celtic people, who lived in what is now Britain and Ireland. The Celts did have some fun and even dressed up in costumes, but overall… Read More

Teamsters Union Won’t Endorse a Presidential Candidate for 2024

For the first time in almost 30 years, the Teamsters decided not to endorse anyone for the upcoming presidential election. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is a union of freight drivers and warehouse workers formed in 1903. Since 1996 –… Read More

America Remembers 9/11

Never before in the history of the United States had a large-scale terrorist attack occurred on American soil until September 11, 2001, also known as 9/11. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives that day as a result of three attacks… Read More