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Girls Track Teams Shine in Weekend Invitational Meets

May 3, 2026

A group of high school track teams from Illinois just wrapped up a busy weekend of competitions with some impressive results. Downers Grove North’s girls team took first place at Glenbard North’s invitational, beating Lockport by 47 points. Their athletes won multiple events: Gianna Modica ran the 8

entertainment

New Sci‑Fi Drops: What to Watch This Year

May 2, 2026

Summer is the new season for science‑fiction shows on streaming platforms, and 2026 follows that trend while moving premieres a bit earlier. The release calendar is almost as full in spring as it is in summer, so viewers can enjoy fresh stories without confusing plotlines. Many titles are already av

sports

Persistence Pays: A Fresh Look at Bay County Sports Highlights

April 27, 2026

Pinconning’s girls’ soccer team turned a long season of hard work into a bright moment when Ariana Bustamante scored the first goal of the year, earning her squad a 2‑2 tie with Unionville‑Sebewaing. The win shows how steady effort can finally break through, a point the coach highlighted by praising

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Blake Miller: The Quiet Force Behind the Helmet

April 24, 2026

Blake Miller might not be the most famous name in college football, but his journey from a small Ohio town to Clemson’s starting lineup proves consistency beats hype. Born in 2004 in Strongsville—a place where cold winters and hard-nosed football culture breed tough players—he didn’t rely on flashy

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NFL Draft 2026: New Picks and Surprises Revealed

April 23, 2026

The draft day is set to bring surprises that could change team futures. A top pick goes to the Las Vegas Raiders, who select Fernando Mendoza from Indiana as their future quarterback. The New York Jets choose Arvell Reese, a versatile Ohio State player who can play linebacker or edge rush.

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Behind the Scenes: How Online Attacks and Power Plays Collide in Hollywood

April 22, 2026

A tangled web of legal battles and hidden online campaigns has recently come to light, revealing how reputation-destroying tactics are becoming a disturbing trend in Hollywood. What started as a private legal dispute between public figures has now exposed a pattern of coordinated digital smear campa

politics

Pope, President and College Students: A Tense Talk on War

April 15, 2026

The event in Georgia drew a crowd of young people who wore Trump gear and Turning Point shirts. Many seats, however, stayed empty, showing that not every student was ready for the discussion about war in Iran. The meeting began with a brief appearance by Vice‑President Vance. He admitted th

celebrities

Space Hero Shatner Brings Star Trek Spirit to Steel City Con

April 11, 2026

In Monroeville, the former Double Tree hotel turned Legacy Event Center buzzed with excitement as William Shatner, best known for playing Captain James T. Kirk, arrived to meet fans at Steel City Con. Earlier that day, he had shared hopeful thoughts about NASA’s Artemis II astronauts, confident they

politics

Blakeman Faces Funding Block: Is New York’s Public Finance Fair?

March 31, 2026

New York’s public campaign finance board is poised to deny a $7 million grant to Republican gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Blakeman. The denial hinges on a missing name—Blakeman’s running mate Todd Hood—on a form that has yet to be filed. The board, which leans left by design, acts quickly, but its act

sports

Ready for March Madness 2026? Play, Win, and Watch the Action

March 18, 2026

The 2026 NCAA Tournament brackets are out, giving fans a new reason to get excited. Duke tops the men’s list while UConn leads the women’s, both expected to be hot picks in any office pool. If you want to join the fun, CBS Sports offers free bracket pools on its website and app where friends, family