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Local Students Shine in National Honors

July 24, 2026

A handful of students from Osceola County have recently earned notable academic recognitions at universities across the United States. In May 2026, Logan Nicoll from Reunion graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin‑Madison, while Gabriel De Luca

sports

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

art

John Prine’s Legacy Comes Alive on Chicago’s Brick Wall

July 24, 2026

A fresh tribute to folk icon John Prine now covers a brick wall at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Lincoln Square, Chicago. The mural was created during the annual Square Roots Festival by musician Jon Langford and artist Darius Dennis. Prine, who grew up in Maywood and studied at the school in

opinion

Survivors of Scam Camps Need More Than Sanctions

July 21, 2026

A young Ugandan woman set out to teach English in Cambodia, only to be forced into a hidden scam ring that targets American retirees. Inside the compound known as “Park 8, ” she endured torture, rape, and a coerced abortion while being made to defraud U. S. citizens for billions of dollars. After ni

health

Reducing Obesity Costs with New Drug‑Driven Programs

July 21, 2026

Chronic illnesses are set to cost the United States about $47 trillion from 2024 to 2039, with most of that money going to a small group of people. A study shows that if society could prevent 150 million new cases, it would save 13. 5 million lives and cut costs by $7 trillion. Even a modest drop in

entertainment

A Pickleball Pitch‑In: A New Game, Old Flavors

July 21, 2026

The film sets out to turn pickleball into a fresh sporting craze, much like the 1996 comedy that turned dodgeball into a cultural hit. Its lead, a former tennis star named Dustin, finds himself stuck in a dead‑end career after a wrist injury ends his pro hopes. Instead of sliding back into the world

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Spain’s Big Win Sparks a Wave of Pride and Possibility

July 20, 2026

After the national soccer team lifted the World Cup trophy, young fans poured into Madrid’s Plaza de Colón wearing bright red and yellow. A 22‑year‑old named Lucía Sánchez stood among the crowd, saying the country felt lucky. “We’re in a good moment, ” she told reporters, noting that many people aro

health

Fenugreek: Old Spice, New Health Claims

July 19, 2026

The tiny seed that once flavored curry pots is now under scientific lenses for a range of health claims. Researchers are testing whether it can help mothers produce more milk, support men’s hormones, and even lower blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes. Studies that have measured breast milk

technology

Orange County’s AI Startups Are Turning Tiny Ideas Into Big Wins

July 19, 2026

In Orange County, a handful of fresh‑faced companies are proving that you don’t need giant data centers to make a splash in AI. They take ready‑made models and apply them straight to the real problems that businesses face each day. \n\nThese “AI‑native” firms build their entire product around machin

sports

NBA Moves Stall While LeBron and Kawhi Issues Hang

July 19, 2026

The trade between the Toronto Raptors and the Los Angeles Clippers is on hold because of an ongoing investigation into Kawhi Leonard’s contract. The Raptors are unsure whether Leonard will face suspension or have his deal voided, which would make the trade impossible. The NBA warned both sides of a