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Tech Titans and Touchdowns: Silicon Valley’s Super Bowl

February 8, 2026

The biggest football game of the year will soon be set against a backdrop that feels more like a boardroom than a stadium. In Santa Clara, just south of San Francisco, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will battle at Levi’s Stadium, a venue that sits right in the heart of Silicon Valley.

politics

Harvard’s Military Programs Get a Cutback

February 8, 2026

The Department of Defense announced that it will end its partnership with Harvard’s Kennedy School for graduate military education. Secretary Pete Hegseth, who studied at the same institution, explained that the programs no longer fit the needs of the Pentagon or the armed forces. As a result,

technology

Springfield’s New Path: Housing, Schools and a Quantum Future

February 8, 2026

The city of Springfield is moving ahead with several major projects that will shape its future. First, new housing options are being added so people at all income levels can find a place to live. This effort keeps the city’s growth balanced and inclusive. Education is getting a boost too. Plans are

opinion

Northwest Iowa Kids Rock State Contests

February 8, 2026

Students from Northwest Iowa entered state tournaments and did well. They showed hard work and teamwork. The schools that sent them had strong programs in arts, science, and sports. At the beginning of the year, coaches met to plan practice schedules. They mixed drills with fun activities so kids s

health

Eye Care Check‑Ups Reveal Hidden Vision Problems in Kids

February 8, 2026

At the China‑Dominica Friendship Hospital, doctors noticed many children coming in with blurry or double vision. A quick study was set up to see how common these problems were and what kinds of eye mistakes people had. The team looked at the records of all children who visited the outpatient clinic

sports

Ice‑Hockey Star: Hilary Knight’s Journey to the Top

February 8, 2026

Hilary Knight is a name that rings loud in American hockey circles. She has already earned four Olympic medals—one gold and three silver—and ten world championship golds, a record that puts her among the sport’s legends. In 2026, she continued to shine when the U. S. team outscored Finland 5‑0; her

sports

First Black Woman in U. S. Olympic Hockey: Laila Edwards' Journey

February 8, 2026

Laila Edwards, an American athlete from Cleveland Heights, Ohio, made history at the 2026 Winter Games by becoming the first black woman to represent the United States in Olympic ice hockey. Her debut match against Czechia ended in a decisive 5‑1 win, with Edwards contributing an assist on the open

health

Kids, Screens and the Snack Ads They See

February 8, 2026

Children in Karaganda, a city in Kazakhstan, spend a lot of time on social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram. The videos they watch often contain food ads that try to make snacks look tasty and fun. A new study looked at how these kids feel about those ads and how often they s

sports

Indian Creek Wins Low‑Scoring Title Game with Defense and Second‑Half Surge

February 7, 2026

The championship game of the Little Ten Conference Tournament was a slow affair, but Indian Creek managed to pull ahead in the second half. In the first 20 minutes, both teams struggled to find their rhythm. The Timberwolves, ranked third in the league, shot only 21% from the floor. At halftim

opinion

Digital Dilemma: Why Gen Z Is Lagging Behind

February 7, 2026

A recent study by a leading neuroscientist shows that people born between 1997 and 2010 performed worse on standard school tests than those who came before them. The scientist says the drop in scores is tied to how much time these kids spend looking at screens instead of reading books or doing deep

Tech Titans and Touchdowns: Silicon Valley’s Super Bowl

Harvard’s Military Programs Get a Cutback

Springfield’s New Path: Housing, Schools and a Quantum Future

Northwest Iowa Kids Rock State Contests

Eye Care Check‑Ups Reveal Hidden Vision Problems in Kids

Ice‑Hockey Star: Hilary Knight’s Journey to the Top

First Black Woman in U. S. Olympic Hockey: Laila Edwards' Journey

Kids, Screens and the Snack Ads They See

Indian Creek Wins Low‑Scoring Title Game with Defense and Second‑Half Surge

Digital Dilemma: Why Gen Z Is Lagging Behind

Digital Dilemma: Why Gen Z Is Lagging Behind