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loretto foundation

Loretto Foundation gets new fundraising leader ahead of big birthday

April 30, 2026

The Loretto Foundation just brought in Barbara Karas as its new development director, just in time for the group’s 50th birthday this fall. Karas won’t just be another face in the office—she’s taking charge of fundraising, donor talks, and even the company’s own employee charity drive. Her job is hu

education

Reading early, dreaming big: How New York invests in kids' futures

April 30, 2026

Half of New York City students in third to eighth grade can’t read at grade level. That’s a problem because reading isn’t just about passing tests. It’s about opening doors. When kids read, they don’t just learn words—they build worlds in their minds. They start to see themselves differently. They g

sports

Kansas Wins Top High‑School Star

April 29, 2026

The 2026 class’s leading recruit, Tyran Stokes, has chosen the University of Kansas. Standing 6‑foot‑7 and a five‑star forward from Rainier Beach in Washington, Stokes turned down offers from Kentucky, Oregon and several other schools before signing with Coach Bill Self. Kansas now has five to

sports

Draft Picks That Could Turn a Team Around

April 29, 2026

The NFL draft is always a gamble, but some teams seem to have found the right mix of talent and need. After a season that left many franchises scrambling, these five teams are poised to climb from the bottom of their divisions by turning new players into key contributors. Tampa Bay found a missing

environment

Why plants matter more than you think

April 29, 2026

The Missouri Botanical Garden wasn’t always a global leader in plant science. When Peter Raven took over in 1971, it was just a pretty garden with a few researchers. But Raven saw something bigger: plants weren’t just decorations—they were the foundation of life. Two-thirds of Earth’s species live i

politics

Students and Teachers Ask: Is Climate Science Really Open About Its Funding?

April 29, 2026

A fresh study noticed something odd about climate papers that link global warming to stronger storms. Out of 331 experts listed on 82 papers, none had declared any personal or financial links to groups with a clear agenda. That turns out to matter because papers paid for by environmental charities w

crypto

Pepeto’s Presale Rises as XRP Eyes a $5 Future

April 28, 2026

The crypto scene is buzzing with Pepeto, a new token that has already attracted more than nine million dollars in its early sale. Even as market sentiment remains cautious, investors are drawn to Pepeto’s promise of a zero‑fee exchange powered by artificial intelligence. The platform scans trades ac

health

Brazil’s Vaccine Fight: How Communities Saved Public Health

April 28, 2026

In many countries, governments are cutting money and influence from health agencies, causing old diseases to come back. The U. S. has seen this with a new health secretary who cut staff and budgets, sparking worry among doctors and scientists. To understand how to keep a health system strong, we can

business

Guiding Growth When the Future Feels Uncertain

April 28, 2026

In a world that feels like it’s spinning too fast, many leaders in the impact space get stuck trying to predict every twist and turn. That kind of planning can keep them in a loop of “maybe” where nothing gets done and worries grow. Instead, the advice is simple: look at the core purpose of your org

education

New Tech Boosts High School Auto Program

April 28, 2026

A new alignment machine has just arrived at Ottawa Township High School’s automotive program, thanks to a $16, 500 donation from the school’s educational foundation. The machine, made by Hunter Hawkeye Elite, is a common tool used in real‑world auto shops. Students first started using it in March