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1 week ago

How to watch one of the year’s best meteor showers, the Geminids

It's time for one of the strongest meteor showers of the year. The Geminids peak this weekend and are visible through mid-December, according to the American Meteor Society.

4 weeks ago

Pontifical secret revealed: Pope Leo XIV changes his Wordle start word each day

Pope Leo XIV opened a virtual meeting with American Catholic young people Friday by revealing a closely held pontifical secret: He uses a different Wordle start word each day.

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Rounds Highlights South Dakota Projects in Final Defense Authorization Bill

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U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds says the final Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act includes major investments for South Dakota military facilities and a pay raise for service members.

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Two Nonprofits to Strengthen Services for Youth and Families

Abbott House has signed a letter of intent to acquire Wellfully in Rapid City, a move aimed at expanding youth mental health and behavioral health services across South Dakota.

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4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans.