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A High School Teacher Gets a Surprise Applause

April 9, 2026

Central Catholic High School in Southeast Portland buzzed with excitement when Senator Cory Booker made a spontaneous stop at the campus. The New Jersey senator was on a book tour that appears to be testing the waters for a future presidential run. Instead of a typical speech, Booker filmed himse

sports

St. Charles North Dominates with 33‑Run Blow

April 9, 2026

The North Stars exploded early, racking up a record 21 runs in the first inning before finishing with a 33‑to‑zero victory over Bartlett. Abby Zawadski was the star, hitting three times and driving in eight runs with two homers. Julianna Kouba added a home run and four RBIs, while Jillian Salter had

sports

Lemont Surges, Others Shine in Mid‑Week Games

April 9, 2026

Lemont’s baseball squad staged a dramatic comeback, scoring six runs in the sixth inning to overcome Montini and secure an 8‑7 victory. The turning point came when Zane Schneider singled off Grady Garofalo, driving in the decisive run with two outs. Lemont’s pitcher, Luke Marusarz, earned the win af

health

Rural Health Care: From Road Trips to Remote Visits

April 9, 2026

People who live far from cities used to wait long hours for a single doctor. In the early 1900s, one physician might have covered many miles and been the only medical help for a whole county. This made travel hard and left families in danger when illness struck. In 1921, a federal act helped states

crypto

How Blockchain is Trying to Replace Old Payment Systems

April 9, 2026

Polygon, a well-known name in the crypto space, isn’t just another company chasing the next big crypto trend. It’s making a bold move to turn its blockchain technology into a real alternative for everyday payments. Right now, the company is in talks to raise $100 million—not for another flashy crypt

finance

South Korea tightens crypto withdrawal rules to fight fast scams

April 9, 2026

South Korea now forces all crypto platforms to pause withdrawals the same way. The government stepped in after scammers kept tricking people into speedy transfers. Before, each exchange set its own quick-withdrawal loopholes, giving criminals a playbook to exploit. Now the system locks changes in pl

crime

Crypto scams drain billions from Americans in 2025

April 9, 2026

Last year, cryptocurrency fraud cost Americans over $11 billion, making it the top scam category for losses. The FBI’s data shows reports of internet crimes jumped from 860, 000 in 2024 to over a million in 2025. Out of the $21 billion lost to scams, crypto-related tricks accounted for more than hal

sports

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

entertainment

Sports on Disney Plus: A Bigger Play for Fans Everywhere

April 9, 2026

Disney Plus just got a major sports boost by teaming up with ESPN. The service now streams ESPN’s live games and shows in over 50 new places across Europe and parts of Asia. That means fans in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and more can finally watch top leagues like the NBA and NHL starting in 2026

weather

What happens when Pacific waters get unusually warm?

April 9, 2026

Ocean temperatures along the equator in the Pacific Ocean are shifting in ways that could change weather patterns across North America. After a prolonged period of cooler-than-average water temperatures known as La Niña, the Pacific is now in a neutral phase where temperatures hover around average.