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A local business owner steps up for Santa Clarita’s future

July 3, 2026

Brett Haddoak, who grew up in Santa Clarita and still lives there with his family, has decided to run for a seat on the City Council. This new position is part of the city’s shift to district-based voting, meaning residents will now elect someone to represent their specific area. Haddoak’s district

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Sports rules get a biology-based makeover

July 2, 2026

A big court decision says sports can keep separate men’s and women’s teams based on biology, not how someone feels. The Supreme Court voted 6 to 3 that states don’t have to let boys who see themselves as girls compete in girls’ sports. The idea is that fairness matters most for female athletes. The

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New ruling frees up more cash for political parties

July 2, 2026

The Supreme Court just made a big change that helps one side more than the other. They removed rules from 1974 that capped how much money political parties can spend on activities that help their own candidates. The rules were meant to stop corruption after the Watergate scandal, but now they’re gon

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Supreme Court Rules States May Ban Trans Athletes From Women’s Sports

July 1, 2026

The Supreme Court decided that states can legally forbid biological males who identify as transgender from taking part in female school and college sports. All nine justices agreed that such laws do not break Title IX, the federal rule that stops sex‑based discrimination in education. However, six j

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The Court’s Big Decision on Women’s Sports

July 1, 2026

In early 2026, a Supreme Court ruling settled a long‑running debate about whether transgender athletes can compete on girls’ and women’s teams. The decision upheld state laws that bar biological men from such competitions, marking a win for those who argue the laws protect women’s sports. The story

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Supreme Court Says Women’s Sports Stay Separate

July 1, 2026

The Supreme Court has ruled that states can keep rules that stop biological men from competing in women’s sports. A 6‑to‑3 decision means these bans are legal, but it does not require that every women’s category be exclusive to people who were born female. The ruling follows challenges in West Virgi

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When Schools Draw Lines: Who Gets Left Out?

July 1, 2026

A recent Supreme Court decision made waves by blocking a transgender student from joining her high school track team. The case started with B. P. J. , a student in West Virginia who argued that excluding her violated her rights. She pointed out she had taken puberty blockers and hormones since age 1

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Senator Collins' voting record raises serious concerns

June 29, 2026

Senator Susan Collins has reached a milestone of 10, 000 votes, but it's not just the number that matters. Many of her votes have shaped policies that weakened democracy and increased inequality. For instance, her support for Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2018 was followed by a decision t

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Mental Health and the Golden Knights: A Fresh Look at Mitch Marner

June 17, 2026

Mitch Marner says moving to Vegas helped him deal with the pressure of hockey. He had tough moments early in his career, especially while playing for Toronto. After nine seasons with the Maple Leafs, he joined the Golden Knights in a sign‑and‑trade deal. The change gave him new teammates an

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Big 12 faces legal warnings before deciding QB Sorsby's future

June 12, 2026

The Big 12 Conference suddenly found itself in a tough spot when Texas Tech briefly threatened legal action against the league. The issue started when Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby won a court battle to stay eligible after admitting to betting on games—including his own team—during his time