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High School Sports Highlights: Wins, Outs and Standout Players

April 30, 2026

Marshfield High’s baseball squad secured a decisive 8‑1 victory over Plymouth North, thanks to sophomore Teddie Holte’s dual contribution. He pitched five solid innings, allowing just one earned run and three hits while also driving in two runs at the plate. Senior first baseman Noah Feldman went 3‑

entertainment

Big Stars Line Up for 2026 Met Gala

April 30, 2026

The Met Gala is coming up soon, and the list of attendees looks huge. A group of top musicians, actors, athletes and fashion icons will be on the carpet at the Metropolitan Museum in New York. Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Sabrina Carpenter are among those who will help host the event. Other w

entertainment

Crime Film “Focus” Climbs Streaming Charts Years After Release

April 30, 2026

Will Smith and Margot Robbie, both big names in movies, first met on screen in the 2015 crime thriller “Focus. ” The film follows two former lovers who become con artists. Smith plays Nicky Spurgeon, while Robbie is Jess Barrett. After their breakup, Spurgeon’s job gets complicated when Barrett show

education

Racism on California college campus sparks calls for action

April 25, 2026

Pomona College in Claremont, known for its elite liberal arts programs and picturesque campus, is facing scrutiny after multiple racist incidents targeting Black students. Over the past year, reports have surfaced of students shouting racial slurs at athletic events, hosting offensive costume partie

politics

Green Card Holders at the Border: A Case About Proof and Power

April 23, 2026

The Supreme Court justices recently heard arguments in a case that could change how green card holders are treated at U. S. borders. The debate isn’t just about one person—it’s about the rules that decide who gets a fair chance to stay. The case involves Muk Choi Lau, a lawful permanent resident cha

finance

Could a Crypto Bill Ride Out This Year’s Senate Gridlock?

April 22, 2026

The plan to give crypto markets clear rules is stuck in a calendar crunch. Lawmakers won’t push it through before summer recess, but a May Senate hearing keeps hope alive—for now. Earlier deadlines have slipped as Republican Senator Thom Tillis works out kinks with bankers worried about ‘yield-like’

politics

Long Island Residents Question Holocaust Lessons in Schools

April 19, 2026

A recent survey of about 400 people living in Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Island has sparked concern. The study, carried out by a national research firm, asked whether the Holocaust should be required reading in public schools. Nearly thirty percent of respondents said it is not necess

sports

Shaq’s Secret Rule for Texting

April 18, 2026

Shaquille O’Neal, the former basketball legend now in his mid‑fifties, has a strict policy about who he texts. He says he never reaches out to current or former NBA stars because, in his words, they can be difficult people. He has been very clear about this stance for years. He even stepped away

politics

Trump Criticizes Pope Over Iran Violence

April 15, 2026

Donald Trump has once again targeted the Vatican’s leader, accusing him of ignorance about Iran’s recent crackdown on peaceful protesters. In a late‑night post on Truth Social, the former president highlighted that Iran has killed at least 42, 000 unarmed demonstrators in just two months and condemn

politics

CPS Drops Equity Leader, Sparks Community Outcry

April 15, 2026

Columbia Public Schools decided not to renew the contract of Carla London, the district’s chief equity officer. The board met in a closed session and voted 6‑1 against the renewal, with only Alvin Cobbins opposing. London has served for over a decade, starting as director of student services and lat