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cuny law school

Banks Push Risky Bets, Bitcoin Offers a Calmer Way to Grow Money

April 29, 2026

Many people now see banks as places where money just sits uselessly, earning almost nothing. At the same time, apps that look like they’re helping with investing often feel more like casinos, pushing users to make risky bets just to keep up. This shift didn’t happen overnight—it’s the result of bank

health

How mental health care in the US lost touch with real healing

April 29, 2026

In the United States, mental health care today follows rules that seem more about spreadsheets than people. Treatment isn’t just guided by doctors anymore—it’s steered by efficiency numbers, quick fixes, and cost cuts. When care becomes a service, the human side can disappear fast. Patients aren’t j

politics

St. Paul’s Cinco de Mayo festival gets a fresh start on the West Side

April 29, 2026

This weekend, St. Paul’s West Side neighborhood will host its Cinco de Mayo festival, but with a smaller crowd and more local flavor than in past years. Instead of spreading across long blocks, the event is now concentrated on Cesar Chavez Street between Robert and Ada streets, including Parque Cast

weather

A Cop Who Chases Storms in His Free Time

April 29, 2026

Most people know police officers for traffic stops and patrol work, but one deputy in Illinois does double duty as a weather watcher. Sean Berry has spent years tracking storms while keeping the peace, a hobby that started when he was just a kid. He grew up near Plainfield, where an awful tornado in

politics

Budget Cuts Hit Arizona’s Growth Plans and Green Initiatives

April 28, 2026

The state legislature has presented a sharp new budget that slashes money for projects aimed at spurring economic development and environmental progress. A nearly $100 million reduction in funds earmarked for community growth will affect programs such as the Tucson Rio Nuevo project, which relies

education

Grad Workers Stand Up for Fair Pay at UIC

April 28, 2026

The University of Illinois Chicago is seeing a wave of protest as about two thousand graduate students, who help teach and research, demand better wages. These workers have been negotiating with school leaders for a year but could not agree on a new contract, so they began striking last Monday.

politics

Health CEOs Face Cost Questions in Congress

April 28, 2026

The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to probe why health care costs keep climbing. Instead of defending their own practices, the CEOs from big hospital groups stepped up to point out how political decisions by the opposing party push prices higher. Earlier this year, insurance lea

opinion

San Diego’s Arts: A Call to Keep the Beat Alive

April 28, 2026

A city budget shows what a community values. In San Diego’s upcoming plan for 2026‑27, the mayor proposed cutting $11. 8 million from arts funding. That move signals to residents that the city no longer sees culture as essential. The Old Globe, a local theatre, argues otherwise. Arts generate more

sports

'Iowa and Iowa State Draft Picks: A Fresh Look at the 2026 NFL Selections'

April 28, 2026

Iowa and Iowa State each had a different story in the 2026 NFL Draft, which ran from April 23 to 25. Only one player from Iowa State landed a spot on an NFL roster: defensive tackle Domonique Orange was chosen 82nd overall by the Minnesota Vikings. Analysts say he is a strong stop‑gap defender,

sports

A Big Day for Geneseo Softball

April 28, 2026

The morning began with a buzz of excitement in the Geneseo high school gym. Students and families filled the stands, ready to cheer on their teammates. The softball team had worked hard all season, practicing late after school and in the evenings. Their coach praised their teamwork and focu