New Mexico Secretary of State bids reforms after Duran scandal
Gov Susana Martinez appoints Brad Winter as secretary of state amid calls for independent watchdogs to curb campaign finance abuses. Winter, longtime Albuquerque council member, faces scrutiny over hiring Jay McCleskey as campaign consultant while also holding SOS and City Council roles.
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Red tides persist as a mystery in Gulf waters
The editorial calls for long term research into red tide driven by Karenia brevis. It notes blooms offshore, toxins harming fish and shellfish, choking air for some people, and argues runoff is not the sole trigger. It urges continued funding and cautious coastal actions while the cause remains unclear.
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NORAD Santa Tracker Origin Tied to 1955 Call Incident
On December 24 1955 a newspaper misprint listed the CONAC center in Colorado Springs as Santa’s hotline triggering many child calls. The event sparked NORAD’s annual Santa tracking tradition still observed before Christmas. Separately veterans in Pulaski Tennessee linked to the original Ku Klux Klan. Verdi’s Aida debuted in Cairo in 1871.
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Oil export ban overturned amid tax credit compromise
The decades old oil export ban is lifted as lawmakers strike a bargain with reluctant Democrats. The package adds five years of tax credits for wind and solar while easing crude sales rules. Brent vs WTI spread narrows signaling broader markets for U S producers and cheaper imports for consumers.
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When to choose knee replacement for osteoarthritis
Doctor advises considering joint replacement when daily tasks are hard without help or pain disrupts sleep. If non surgical options fail and activity is limited, replacement can relieve pain and restore normal activity, with an artificial joint lasting about 15 to 20 years.
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