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Disney’s Magic Comes to Mackay: A Look Behind the Curtain

March 28, 2026

Mackay, a city in Queensland, is getting ready for a big event this December. A traveling exhibition celebrating Disney’s 100-year history will open at the Mackay Entertainment & Convention Centre. Visitors won’t just see famous characters—they’ll get a close-up look at rarely shown items, like cost

opinion

Oakland schools face another challenge: a lawsuit over heritage months

March 28, 2026

Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) runs on tight funds, serving mostly low-income students who need stable classrooms more than legal battles. Yet the state education department just filed a lawsuit claiming the district didn't do enough to fight antisemitism—despite no clear evidence of widespr

politics

Former Diplomat Challenges Court Ruling Over Lumumba’s Death

March 28, 2026

A retired Belgian diplomat is fighting a court order that requires him to face trial for his alleged role in the 1961 assassination of Patrice Lumumba, Congo’s first prime minister. At 93 years old, Etienne Davignon—once a junior diplomat and later a top EU official—has become the last surviving sus

sports

Victory for Glenbard South in Volleyball Clash

March 27, 2026

Glenbard South’s boys volleyball team secured a convincing win over Willowbrook with a score of 25-18, 25-21. The Raiders’ players performed strongly, with Owen Stauber contributing seven assists and four digs, while Dom Kuceba added twelve assists. Jackson McCabe recorded five kills and three digs,

celebrities

Celebrity families swap Hollywood for France

March 27, 2026

Hollywood actors are packing up and moving to France, chasing privacy and a calmer life for their children. The trend began with big names like George and Amal Clooney, Angelina Jolie and Natalie Portman. They say the U. S. film scene feels like a pressure cooker, with every comment watched fo

environment

New Team Makes Air Cleaning Easier and Cheaper

March 27, 2026

Aircapture and Corning are moving from testing to real‑world use. They have worked together for years, but now they plan to sell the system and grow it fast. Corning supplies a special ceramic honeycomb that grabs carbon dioxide from the air. Aircapture builds modular units that fit into fa

religion

Quiet Faith, Big Future: Prince William’s Personal Path to the Throne

March 27, 2026

Prince William says he has a “quiet faith, ” which means he believes in religion but does not attend church every week. He is different from his father and grandmother, who have been regular churchgoers. People wonder how he will act as the next head of the Church of England when he becomes ki

sports

A Family‑Rooted Journey to the Big Ten

March 27, 2026

Fred Hoiberg’s story is more than a coaching resume; it is a family saga that stretches across generations in Nebraska and Iowa. Born on October 15, 1972, in Lincoln, he spent his youth in Ames, where high‑school hoops earned him state honors and led to a scholarship at Iowa State. The midwestern ba

entertainment

An Unusual Spring Weekend in Albuquerque: More Than Just Eggs and Dragons

March 27, 2026

The New Mexico Renaissance Celtic Festival turns Albuquerque into a playground of medieval make-believe twice in late March and early April. Kids roam around hunting colorful eggs while adults sip mead-like drinks and watch armored warriors clash in scripted battles. The event isn’t just about fanta

science

Helicopter Joins Museum’s Flying Family

March 26, 2026

A new chapter begins for a former U. S. Department of Energy helicopter as it lands in the open-air collection of a nuclear science museum. The aircraft, once part of a special emergency unit that handled nuclear incidents, is now displayed alongside iconic warplanes like the B‑29 and B‑52. The h