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Celebrating Northwest Pennsylvania High School Sports Stars

July 24, 2026

The high school sports awards in Northwest Pennsylvania have wrapped up, with plaques handed out over the last few weeks. The Erie Times‑News highlighted District 10 athletes of the year for each sport, plus major team and individual honors. Cathedral Prep captured the Varsity Cup for large sc

sports

Buffalo’s Big Pick: A Fresh Start for the Sabres

June 28, 2026

The 2026 NHL draft began at KeyBank Center, and Buffalo made a statement with its first‑round choices. At the fourth overall spot, the Sabres chose Daxon Rudolph, a 6‑foot‑2 defenseman from Prince Albert in the Western Hockey League. Rudolph’s size and skating ability make him a promising anchor

politics

California’s Big Tax Question: Billionaires vs. Ballots

June 28, 2026

California’s November vote isn’t just picking leaders—it’s testing whether voters will target wealth itself. A new ballot measure wants to slap a 5% one-time tax on billionaires’ assets. The idea plays well with the public at a time when sky-high fortunes feel like a national debate. But passing it

politics

Newsom Claims Justice Department Targeting Him Over Trump

June 16, 2026

Gavin Newsom says the U. S. Justice Department is looking into him, claiming former President Donald Trump is picking his political enemies for a probe. In a video shared online, the California governor accused the Trump administration of also focusing on his wife, Jennifer Siebel Newsom. “If he can

sports

Why presidents shouldn't sit courtside

June 11, 2026

Sports and politics mix about as well as oil and water, but Donald Trump keeps trying to blend them by showing up at games. The pattern is hard to miss: whenever Trump attends a sporting event where the home team plays, the home side often finds a way to lose. Look at the New York Knicks. They slipp

sports

Gavin McKenna: Toronto’s Draft Decision and the Panarin Paradox

June 10, 2026

The Maple Leafs are gearing up to use their first pick in the 2026 draft. General manager John Chayka has a big tool to rebuild the squad, and most people think it will be Gavin McKenna. He is widely seen as the best player in his class, praised for his playmaking and offensive instincts. Yet a dif

sports

Kaneland’s relay teams edge closer to state finals

May 30, 2026

Kaneland High School’s track teams showed strong performances at the state preliminaries on Friday, securing spots in Saturday’s finals for two of their relay squads. While not all results were posted online for field events, the focus remained on the relays where Kaneland’s speed and teamwork kept

entertainment

What Stars Showed Up at the 2025 Presidential Swearing-In?

May 30, 2026

The 2025 inauguration celebrations featured a mix of musicians from different backgrounds. Snoop Dogg, known for his rap hits, performed alongside Kid Rock, who brought his rock-country style. Billy Ray Cyrus, famous for his country music and acting, also took the stage. Carrie Underwood, a country

politics

California’s Governor Race Gets a Fresh Spin

May 11, 2026

The upcoming election in California feels like a breath of fresh air for voters tired of high prices, soaring housing costs and political fatigue. While the state grapples with rising gas and living expenses, the gubernatorial race has finally stepped out of its dull routine. Unlike past contests

science

Plainfield North Shines in State Science Olympiad

May 10, 2026

The University of Illinois hosted the state‑level Science Olympiad, where 54 schools vied for top honors. Plainfield North High School, after placing fourth in its regional meet, qualified to compete among the best teams in the state. At the tournament on April 18, students from Plainfield North