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New Film House Sweetheart Entertainment

May 16, 2026

Nicky Weinstock and Andrea Bucko have teamed up to create Sweetheart Entertainment, a fresh production company that debuted at Cannes while both had movies in the festival’s competition sections. Weinstock produced “Clarissa, ” shown in Directors’ Fortnight, and Bucko worked on James Gray’s “Paper T

sports

Paul Reed: From Orlando\'s Courts to the NBA

May 16, 2026

Paul Reed\'s journey in basketball started in Orlando, Florida, where he spent his early years. Born in 1999, he grew up in a family that valued sports and hard work. African-American by ethnicity, Reed\'s upbringing in a U. S. household shaped his identity both on and off the court. His father\'s b

entertainment

Living on a 54‑acre Farm: A 90‑Year‑Old’s Daily Life

May 15, 2026

Agatha Bock runs a farm that covers 54 acres in Manitoba. She grows many kinds of fruit and veg by herself. Her dinner often includes radish on homemade bread. For the first time in ten years, she now has running water. It is surprising that she still uses a microwave. The film follows her life ove

entertainment

Behind the Scenes: The Real Stories of Lawyers in High-Pressure Cases

May 14, 2026

Lawyers in the media and entertainment world don’t just handle paperwork—they step into some of the most chaotic situations imaginable. Some specialize in defending clients in serious criminal cases, like shootings or assaults. One recent example involved a lawyer getting a case dismissed for a clie

sports

Weekend Sports Lineup: Games, Races, and Tournaments

May 13, 2026

The week’s sports schedule is packed with action across many arenas. On Monday, IndyCar practice kicks off at Indianapolis, followed by a Cleveland‑Detroit MLB clash and a Dodgers‑San Diego game. Soccer fans can catch Burnley versus Arsenal in the Premier League, and WNBA action features Washingt

health

A Broken Family, A Chance for Healing

May 11, 2026

The youngest child in a family of five feels isolated after growing up with constant punishment. Both sisters were treated alike by their mother, who used fear and physical discipline to control them. When one sibling committed a mistake, the mother would line up everyone and threaten collective pun

sports

Aurora’s Big Sports Day: A Fresh Look at a Long‑Standing Tradition

May 11, 2026

Aurora’s 32nd Sports Festival kicked off with a burst of energy at Phillips Park, where middle schoolers from 14 local schools gathered to compete in a wide array of games. The event, organized by the city’s Youth Services Division, draws more than a thousand students and a similar number of volunte

technology

Remi’s Rhythm: A Young Girl’s Journey With Eye‑Gaze Tech

May 11, 2026

Remi Schreiber, a 7‑year‑old from Spokane Valley, shows how technology can turn challenges into music. She was born with a brain injury that left her with cerebral palsy and limited speech, but she now plays a digital piano solo on screen using eye‑gaze control. The device, made by Tobii Dynavox,

health

Raising Voices: A Community Call for Safer Births

May 10, 2026

A quiet gathering at a South Side church turned into an urgent conversation about pregnancy and health. Expecting mothers, future moms, and their friends listened to a panel of doctors, midwives, and advocates who shared how to fight for safer births. The focus was on Black women, whose birth‑relate

lifestyle

Lessons from a Life Built on Discipline

May 8, 2026

Ken Rideout isn’t the kind of person who pats himself on the back for minor wins. His latest book made a national bestseller list, but he shrugged it off. For him, success isn’t about attention—it’s about how close you can push yourself to your own limits before raising the bar again. That mindset e