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Chicago Days: From Flights to Glass

July 2, 2026

Chicago has a long history of surprises. In 1937, Amelia Earhart vanished over the Pacific while trying to fly around the world for a second time. She had already flown 22, 000 miles and needed only 7, 000 more before she could finish her journey. The loss of both Earhart and her navigator, Captain

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Deschamps: A Basque Story of Football, Faith and Identity

July 1, 2026

Didier Deschamps grew up in Bayonne, a small town tucked into the French side of the Basque region. The area is famous for its tight‑knit families, proud traditions and a love of sport that runs deep. From a young age he tried many games – rugby, handball, running – but at eleven he chose football a

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America’s 250th: A Call for Real Change

June 29, 2026

The United States celebrates its 250th birthday, but for many Black Americans it feels more like a reckoning than a party. The nation’s founding promises of liberty were built on the unpaid labor and exploitation of enslaved people. From 1619 to today, Black citizens have fought to make those

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How Lautaro Martinez’s roots shaped his journey to football stardom

June 29, 2026

Lautaro Martínez grew up in Bahía Blanca, a city in Argentina known more for basketball than football. Yet he chose the beautiful game as his path to greatness. His family wasn’t wealthy—they moved in with friends for a time to save money—but his father, a former professional footballer, passed down

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India’s 2027 World Cup Strategy: A Look at Rohit Sharma

June 28, 2026

India will face England in a three‑match ODI series, preceded by five T20Is. Shubman Gill’s team previously drew a Test series 2‑2 and won an ODI series 2‑1 in 2022. Rohit Sharma, now 39, has been named in the BCCI’s 15‑man squad for the 2027 World Cup, but he will no longer captain the side. He

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Pirate Captain joins Halloween fun in Disney World

June 27, 2026

Disney World has quietly added a famous pirate to its Halloween event lineup. Captain Jack Sparrow now appears on the official list for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Normally, he doesn’t show up for this event, so his sudden addition has caught some visitors by surprise. The website gives

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Norway’s Rising Star: The Teacher Behind the Golfer

June 27, 2026

Tuva Dahl Jensen isn’t just the girlfriend keeping company with Norway’s top golfer, Viktor Hovland. At 27, she’s building her own career in education with quiet determination. Born in Fredrikstad, a historic coastal town in southeastern Norway, Jensen’s path to teaching started early. She chose a p

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Meet the names worth knowing on June 26

June 27, 2026

June 26 feels like a snapshot of unexpected connections. A singer who still sounds timeless turns 70 while a rocker who never quite quit her New York hustle blows out 69 candles. One built a career on smoky lounge vibes, the other on gritty downtown stages. Across the room, a familiar face from nine

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A New Linebacker Joins Michigan’s Growing 2027 Class

June 26, 2026

Michigan football just added another key player to their 2027 roster, and this one comes from deep in the heart of Mississippi. Frederrick Ford, a four-star linebacker from Greenwood High, chose the Wolverines over four other SEC rivals on June 25. The decision wasn’t made lightly—he took official v

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New chapter begins for Pittsburgh Penguins

June 26, 2026

The Pittsburgh Penguins are getting new owners, and the team is already excited about welcoming back a familiar face. The Hoffmann family just bought the Penguins for $1. 75 billion, five times what a previous ownership group paid in 2018. That group had struggled to keep the team in Pittsburgh, eve