Staff report YOUNGSTOWN Allyson Felix, the most decorated female track and field athlete in Olympic history, will speak at the Youngstown State University
YOUNGSTOWN Allyson Felix, shown at right, the most decorated female track and field athlete in Olympic history, presents at the Youngstown State University
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From figure skating in the Olympics to a seat in politics: Retired ice skater Michelle Kwan will now serve as U.S. ambassador to Belize. The US Senate confirmed her for the role on September 29, after she was tapped by President Joe Biden for the gig last December. Kwan is one of the most decorated and recognizable faces in U.S. figure skating history.
The budget deal signed earlier this month by President Trump provides additional money for a military in desperate need of rebuilding. The funding boost will help fill critical shortages, replace worn-out equipment and train formations. But money can’t fix one of America’s greatest security challenges: The reality that fully 71 percent of the country’s youth can’t qualify to join the military. Even the best planes, ships and tanks can’t avail without enough qualified volunteers to fill the ranks.