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Classified documents found at homes of Biden and Pence
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On Jan. 20, 2023, the FBI searched the home of President Joe Biden in order to recover classified documents that he had allegedly taken during his time as Barack Obama’s vice president. While the President’s approval had remained steady at around 43% since December, Biden’s approval among voters has taken a hit due to…
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Swim treads into the water for a new season
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With practices at least five days a week, the NPHS boys’ and girls’ swim teams have been preparing for their new season with high hopes of success. The first meet takes place on Feb. 16, and the teams can not wait to dive back in. Emma Lythgoe,the head coach of NPHS’ swim teams, has…
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“The Whale” broke my heart
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One of the most anticipated movies of 2022 has been in theaters for two months and has stirred up even more conversation since its release. The film has brought lead actor Brendan Fraser into the public eye as he’s become one of the most beloved actors working today in the midst of what has…
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Nepal plane crash kills all 72 on board
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On Jan. 15, 2023, Yeti Airlines Flight 691, an ATR-72 regional plane, crashed just before landing at Pokhara, Nepal, resulting in the death of all 72 people on board, including 68 passengers and 4 crew members. The 27 minute flight was traveling from Kathmandu to Pokhara. This crash was the deadliest involving an ATR-72,…
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United States debt limit is reached
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A potential crisis emerged when the United States hit its debt ceiling on Jan. 19, 2023, resulting in countless disagreements about how to resolve the issue. The debt ceiling is a limit on the amount of national debt that can be drawn by the United States Treasury, which helps to limit how much money…
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“Kaleidescope” twists and turns minds
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Everyone knows what a typical heist movie consists of: a band of criminal friends reunite, they create a foolproof plan, break through a high-security facility for a mind-boggling amount of money, just barely get away with it and split their prize. But what changes when an audience views these events out of order? Apparently…
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Softball prepares to swing through this year
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With winter sports coming to a close and spring season approaching, the softball team has started to prepare for their upcoming season. In offseason practices, drilling and conditioning have been the main focus for improvement. Joie Steinkamp, senior and pitcher for the team, explained the different drills the team does and how it helps…
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California falls victim to mass shootings
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The first month of this new year is marked by unprecedented gun violence. The shootings of January killed 90 people across the U.S., twice as many as last year, including 26 in California, all in a span of one week. A shooting in the early morning of Jan. 16 in Goshen, California, left six…
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Why I revere the D-building boys bathroom
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This is my first year attending Newbury Park High School and on my very first day, I was warned about the notorious D-building bathroom. My friends had told me some horror stories about what goes down in that specific bathroom, and deciding to be a terrible friend, I did not take their advice and…
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“M3GAN” is an unintentional comedy
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The horror (and unintentional comedy) movie “M3GAN,” starring an artificially created doll gone rogue, hit the theaters on Jan. 6 and quickly became the joke of the internet. The movie features Violet McGraw as Cady, a young girl who recently moved in with her aunt Gemma, played by Allison Williams, after her parents tragically…