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Books vs Movies: Why Sci-Fi Struggles on Screen

June 30, 2026

Turning a sci-fi book into a movie often feels like a bad trade. Books let readers imagine the details, but movies have to show everything at once. This clash usually hurts sci-fi the most. Sci-fi thrives on big ideas but often gets lost in translation. Consider a famous book that became a flop fil

sports

Which coach stood out the most in boys' sports this past school year?

June 30, 2026

The 2025-26 school year saw several teams dominate their leagues, but one coach’s team really caught attention. The Spanish Springs football team finished the season without a single loss, crushing Bishop Manogue 48-7 in the 5A-North Regional finals before taking the state title over Faith Lutheran.

celebrities

Carlo Ancelotti: The quiet faith and simple roots behind a football legend

June 30, 2026

Carlo Ancelotti’s journey from a small Italian dairy farm to coaching football’s biggest clubs is well-known, but the roots of his success go deeper than trophies. Born in 1959 in Reggiolo, a rural town in northern Italy, Ancelotti grew up on a family farm where mornings started early and hard work

health

Midlife struggles: How faith and friends may help reduce substance use

June 30, 2026

Many people in their middle years face tough challenges like chronic pain or money problems. These struggles can sometimes lead to unhealthy coping habits. Research looked closely at Black Americans in their 40s and 50s, both across the country and in Milwaukee. The study asked whether strong social

religion

When Faith and Family Clash: Finding Balance in Shared Traditions

June 30, 2026

Many people today grow up in families where religious beliefs don’t stay the same from one generation to the next. A parent might hold strong faith while their child questions or rejects it entirely. This can create a quiet tension—especially when traditions like weekly church visits are involved. S

sports

Nuno Mendes: Beyond the Football Pitch

June 30, 2026

Nuno Mendes stands out in modern football not just for his skills on the pitch but for his rich cultural background. Born in the scenic town of Sintra near Lisbon, Mendes grew up in a family with deep roots in Angola, a nation shaped by Portugal’s colonial past. His parents, originally from Angola,

art

Bringing Ancient Rituals Into Modern Walls

June 29, 2026

In Santa Fe, a new art show invites visitors to step into a living prayer. The artist grew up in rural Brazil and learned the secret rites of Candomblé, a faith that survived slavery by hiding in quiet rooms. He now uses those same hidden spaces as the heart of his first solo installation. The ce

education

Loyola Blakefield Wins Again – A School That Shapes Lives

June 29, 2026

Loyola Blakefield in Towson has been chosen by readers five years straight. The Jesuit school mixes old lessons like Latin with new ones such as cyberscience. Students do more than learn; they travel to Appalachia, fix homes, and help build in Belize. When they finish, 98 % go to college –

sports

A Mix of Nations on the Pitch

June 29, 2026

Jamal Musiala grew up in a world where borders blur and cultures blend. Born on 26 February 2003 in Stuttgart, he carries a heritage that stretches from Nigeria to Germany and Poland, then to England where he spent most of his childhood. This patchwork background gave him a unique lens through which

religion

Families, Faith and the Search for Joy

June 29, 2026

Families are slipping away in America. People who are married and have children report higher happiness, yet more couples are divorcing and fewer people get married. A recent study said that marriage is the biggest factor that separates happy folks from unhappy ones. The problem isn’t just pers