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College Sports and the Gambling Debate: A New Look

May 20, 2026

The NCAA’s top officials have stepped up their warnings about gambling, saying it hurts young athletes. In a recent interview, the president said that betting on college games is “incredibly abusive” for students. He pointed out that when fans bet on a player’s performance, the athlete can feel pres

technology

AI Safety Talks: Banks and Governments Get the Inside Story

May 18, 2026

Artificial‑intelligence firms are stepping up to explain how their new tools could threaten global finance. Anthropic, the maker of Claude Mythos Preview, has agreed to meet with top finance ministries and central banks. The meetings aim to warn about cyber weaknesses that the AI model may reveal.

education

Delaware’s Education Power Players and Their 2026 Game Plan

May 17, 2026

The state’s education budget has been in the spotlight for years, and 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. A group of leaders—school district finance chiefs, policy advocates, nonprofit heads, and state officials—are all working to keep schools funded while navigating a new property tax assessme

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How a new catcher and teamwork are shaping Cleveland’s game plan

May 11, 2026

Tony Arnerich wasn’t just filling in as Cleveland’s acting manager—he was stepping into a system already built for success. When Stephen Vogt missed a game due to illness, Arnerich took charge of a coaching staff that had been trained to work together. Instead of making decisions alone, he leaned on

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A Quarterback, a Lawyer, and the Gamble That Could Change College Football

May 4, 2026

Brendan Sorsby, the quarterback who moved from Cincinnati to Texas Tech, has found himself in a legal whirlpool that could decide his future on the field. The NCAA is looking into whether he placed bets while he was a student‑athlete, a rule that can permanently bar players from competing. Sorsby ha

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New Projects and Learning Spots in Buffalo’s Future

May 2, 2026

Buffalo is preparing for some fresh updates across the city, with a mix of education, healthcare, and public art on the way. At the Science Museum, a new exhibit will blend sports excitement with science and engineering lessons. Instead of just displaying trophies, the museum plans to turn the love

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Sports betting’s growing problem: What one college QB’s mistake teaches young athletes

May 1, 2026

Brendan Sorsby’s story shows how fast a single bad bet can upend a sports career. The Texas Tech quarterback, one of the most well-paid college players right now, recently checked into a clinic to treat a gambling problem. The NCAA is still figuring out his punishment, but past rulings suggest he mi

entertainment

Celebrity Crowd Lights Up Lakers‑Rockets Clash

April 30, 2026

The Crypto. com Arena buzzed with star power during Game 5 of the Lakers‑Rockets series, turning a regular NBA matchup into a celebrity spectacle. The screen’s own Jason Sudekis, known from the Apple TV hit “Ted Lasso, ” watched courtside as the new Season 4 trailer debuted, adding a touch of TV

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The Gambling Trap in College Sports

April 30, 2026

Art Schlichter spent decades in the spotlight, but not for his football skills. Instead, his name kept popping up tied to scandals, fraud, and legal trouble. The reason? A gambling habit that started in his teens and ruined his career. He was once a top college quarterback, even leading Ohio State’s

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Childhood friends and local heroes who knew stars before fame

April 30, 2026

Many famous faces started out as ordinary people in small towns. Some were classmates, neighbors or childhood friends before the red carpets arrived. A young Hilary Duff rode bikes with future fans in Houston, while Barack Obama’s college roommate remembers him lending a hand to servants in Pakistan