SUMMARY: This week’s WXXV Student Athlete of the Week is Aiden Boudro, a senior forward at Bay High School and the Gatorade Player of the Year. A two-time All-American and back-to-back state champion, he credits his father for fostering his love for soccer from a young age. With 17 goals this season and 72 career goals, Boudro is determined to lead his team to a third state championship. He will continue his soccer journey at Davidson College in North Carolina. Boudro is focused on helping his team win, valuing teamwork and legacy above personal accolades.

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SUMMARY: Jimmy Carter was remembered for his humility and dedication to service at a funeral held at Washington National Cathedral, with eulogies praising his character and accomplishments. President Joe Biden and other leaders highlighted Carter’s post-presidency efforts in humanitarian work, including building homes and promoting peace. Carter’s legacy, once overshadowed by his 1980 loss, has been reevaluated positively. The service featured military honors and speeches from family members, friends, and political figures. Carter, who died at 100, was celebrated for his integrity, work ethic, and contributions to peace, with a final burial in his hometown of Plains, Georgia.
 

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SUMMARY: U.S. longshoremen and the U.S. Maritime Alliance reached a tentative six-year contract agreement, avoiding a potential strike that could have harmed the economy. The deal, announced ahead of a January 15 deadline, ensures the protection of union jobs while allowing for technological modernization at East and Gulf Coast ports. Key aspects include hiring new workers alongside automation without eliminating existing jobs. Economists warned that a strike could disrupt operations and harm the economy. President Biden praised the agreement, highlighting cooperation between labor and management to strengthen the supply chain and support the economy. Ratification will take several weeks.

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