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Girl soccer and track teams shine in weekend tournaments

April 12, 2026

Three local schools left big marks on the weekend sports scene, with standout performances in soccer and track. First, Genoa-Kingston’s girls soccer team took home hardware by not letting opponents score even once across three games. Their goalkeeper, Maddie Swanson, kept everything locked down, whi

politics

Looking ahead: How U. S. politics might change without Trump

April 12, 2026

The 2026 midterm elections could mark a quiet turning point in American politics—one that has little to do with any single leader. Behind the headlines about rising tensions and election drama, there’s a growing sense that the country is tired of being defined by conflict. Polls show trust in tradit

entertainment

Song That Talks About Hope and Hard Times

April 11, 2026

Lee Brice’s new track starts with a simple idea that grew into something bigger. A friend told him about a title, “When the Kingdom Comes, ” and both he and his wife Sara felt it was right. They waited a year and a half, then one night Lee had a sudden burst of inspiration. He knew the chor

sports

Shane Lowry: A Golf Star Grounded in Irish Roots

April 11, 2026

Shane Lowry is a well‑known name on the golf course, but his story begins far from the fairways. Born in Mullingar on April 2, 1987, he grew up in Clara, a small town in County Offaly that still feels like home to him. His background is unmistakably Irish; his family line stretches back generatio

sports

Marta Suarez: From Spanish Courts to Texas Dreams

April 11, 2026

Marta Suarez Rodriguez grew up in Oviedo, a town in Spain’s northern region of Asturias. Her early love for sports started with soccer, but the flat fields pushed her toward basketball instead. At age seven she decided to chase that dream, inspired by the stories of NBA stars. After high school in

sports

Arslanbek Makhmudov: The Fighter Behind Tyson Fury’s Return

April 11, 2026

Arslanbek Makhmudov faces the world as Tyson Fury steps out of a 15‑month break, and fans want to know who this challenger really is. Makhmudov’s story starts in North Ossetia‑Alania, a region of Russia near Dagestan. Though he was born there, his family roots trace back to the Kumyk people of Dage

entertainment

A Short‑Night Dive Into a Dark Cult

April 11, 2026

The new four‑episode series has taken the top spot on U. S. charts and ranks second worldwide, proving that viewers are hungry for real‑world mystery. Each episode runs under an hour, making it a perfect binge for the weekend. The show follows Christine Marie and her husband Tolga Katas, who pose a

politics

Vance Heads to Islamabad: A New Chance or a Tough Gamble?

April 11, 2026

A U. S. vice president is set to travel to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials, a move that some in Tehran see as a hopeful break from the war that began last February. Iran regards Vance as a figure who could negotiate in good faith, partly because he is known for opposing the war and has bee

politics

Bible Stories in Texas Classrooms: A Debate Over Faith and Education

April 11, 2026

In Texas, a proposal to add Bible stories such as Jonah and the whale to the state reading list has sparked intense discussion among educators, parents, and religious leaders. The idea is part of a broader national trend where Republican-led states push for greater inclusion of religious content in

sports

A Quiet Shore, A Grand Swing

April 11, 2026

Tommy Fleetwood grew up on the windy coast of northwest England, where the sea and sand shaped his early life. His hometown, Southport, is a small seaside town, and he spent most of his childhood in nearby Formby, an area famous for its links courses. This environment sparked a love of golf that wou