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UCLA Women’s Hoops Team Steals the Show at LA Game

April 9, 2026

A few nights after hoisting their first-ever NCAA title, the UCLA women’s basketball squad pulled off another kind of win—one even louder than their championship run. While the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder were busy blowing out the Lakers 123–87, the Bruins stepped onto Crypto. com Arena’s floor l

health

How a Medieval Saint Shaped Epilepsy Awareness Today

April 9, 2026

Epilepsy has been misunderstood for thousands of years. In the past, people often blamed supernatural forces for seizures. Instead of medical explanations, many turned to saints for help. Saint Valentine became a key figure in medieval Europe, especially in areas that now include Germany. Paintings

business

Big Money Steps Up for Nonprofits When Others Pull Back

April 9, 2026

In a year when many big companies cut back on charity work, one major insurance firm is making a bold move. Liberty Mutual Insurance, known mostly for cars and property policies, just created a $600 million fund meant to keep giving money to nonprofits year after year. This endowment isn’t a reactio

crime

Connecticut’s crime drop in 2025 – but not all crimes are shrinking

April 9, 2026

Connecticut closed 2025 with safer streets than the year before. Violent crime fell by almost 8%, homicides dropped from 90 to 70, and simple assaults slid 10%. Even thefts from cars nosedived by 31%. Yet behind these numbers sits a twist: drug offenses soared 13%, identity theft spiked 18%, and ars

crime

When Hunger Meets a Paying Job

April 9, 2026

Two years after a nighttime shoplifting incident in southwest Portland, the shoplifter has filed a lawsuit against the grocery clerk who chased him. At the time, Joshua Merkel said he took more than $100 worth of food without paying because he was hungry—and claimed the clerk’s response left him wit

health

Small activities that quietly boost everyday life

April 9, 2026

Most people see art as something extra—nice to do when you’re bored but not something to rely on. Yet research keeps showing that art does more than just entertain. Playing an instrument can lower stress and even improve heart health. Simple actions like sketching or knitting sharpen the mind, much

sports

Why the Panthers Might Swap a Draft Pick for a Struggling Star

April 9, 2026

The Carolina Panthers face a key decision this offseason. They have a young quarterback needing reliable targets. One way to help is by adding a tight end. Some analysts suggest trading for Cole Kmet, a 28-year-old Chicago Bears player. He’s on a four-year deal worth $50 million, but his recent stat

sports

Smokies pull off last-second win in Knoxville

April 9, 2026

Knoxville fans saw a game full of frustration before the Smokies turned things around in the final inning on April 8. The team had spent much of the night feeling unlucky, especially after a messy eighth inning where umpires made controversial calls and a key groundout ended in a broken bat. By the

opinion

Health care costs in Virginia: Who really pays the price?

April 9, 2026

Virginia's health care system is facing a quiet crisis, and most residents don't even realize the game being played with their wallets. Last year's major federal health law quietly handed corporations and wealthy shareholders huge tax breaks while leaving average families to foot the bill. The resul

politics

What happens when a fired official skips a congressional interview?

April 9, 2026

A former top prosecutor won’t show up for a House committee talk about Jeffrey Epstein files. The Justice Department says she doesn’t have to because she no longer works for the government. The committee wanted her to explain why some records were heavily edited when they were released. They also wa