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Future plans for the old stadium land

March 27, 2026

Jackson County is already thinking about what will happen to the big sports area after the Chiefs leave. The team’s lease ends in 2031, and they plan to move across state lines to a new $3 billion stadium in Kansas. The Royals are also moving out of Kauffman Stadium, so the county must decide how to

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Prediction Sites Face Big Risk of New Ban

March 27, 2026

Prediction platforms that let users bet on events like elections, sports games and pop culture shows are facing a possible legal crackdown. A bill called the STOP Corrupt Bets Act is set to be filed in the Senate, while a House version will follow soon. The new law would prohibit trading on many

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Veterans Voice a New Call for Peace

March 27, 2026

In the spring of 2024, a veteran who served in Vietnam reflects on how his early military life was marked by secrecy and uncertainty. He remembers being told little about the realities of war, only that he would fight for a country that seemed to value its soldiers over clear purpose. The experience

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New Owners, New Energy for Salt Lake Volleyball

March 26, 2026

The professional women’s volleyball team in Salt Lake City has just found a new home. Two former NFL stars, Terrence Murphy and Reggie Bush, together with their firm Synergy Sports Capital, have taken over the club’s operating rights. This change comes as the league, called League One Volleyball or

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Hungary's Opposition Calls for Investigation into Alleged Party Targeting

March 26, 2026

Peter Magyar, the leader of Hungary’s main opposition group Tisza, has urged the chief prosecutor to open a formal inquiry into what he claims is a covert government effort aimed at undermining his party. The appeal came after a news outlet released details that suggest state security forces were in

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Bullet In Mosque: Police Say It Was Accidental Shot

March 25, 2026

The Hillsboro police announced that they have no proof the Islamic Community Center was aimed at during a shooting that left a bullet stuck in its wall on Saturday morning. The incident happened right after Eid al‑Fitr, a time when many families visit the center for community events. The bullet ent

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San Diego Pushes for Film‑Industry Boost

March 25, 2026

A group of union members, producers and filmmakers gathered on the lawn outside the San Diego County Administration Building to ask for more money and support for local film work. They held a press event before speaking at the county budget meeting. Their main requests are: a film commission,

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Nancy Cook: Delaware’s Budget Guardian and Trailblazer

March 25, 2026

Nancy Cook, the first woman to lead Delaware’s Joint Finance Committee, passed away after a 36‑year career in the state Senate. She entered politics in 1974, stepping into a seat her late husband had held for sixteen years. From the start, she pushed boundaries and quickly earned respect in Dover

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Loveall vs. Lane County: A Free‑Speech Fight

March 24, 2026

Lane County Commissioner David Loveall has filed a federal lawsuit against the county, saying that an investigation into his conduct violated his constitutional rights. The case centers on three HR complaints filed by employees who said Loveall made offensive remarks, including calling a nonprofi

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Lost Boy’s Face Recovered After Half a Century

March 24, 2026

In the summer of 1975, a small boy’s bones were found in a Texas forest beside a highway. He was wrapped in a faded Canon sheet and surrounded by trash bags, his dark hair just four inches long. A bright orange shirt and blue jeans hinted at a life that ended abruptly, perhaps two months before the