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Rising Trade Tensions: Small Businesses vs Big Tariff Plans

April 15, 2026

The debate over new U. S. tariffs is heating up again after the Supreme Court stopped President Trump’s emergency duties last year. Companies that import goods from overseas are worried that higher taxes could ruin their operations, while some U. S. manufacturers think the extra costs would level th

sports

New Ice Sheet Gives Coeur d’Alene More Skating Space

April 15, 2026

The Kootenai Youth Recreation Organization (KYRO) is taking a big step to keep local skaters on the ice by building a second rink at Frontier Ice Arena. The arena has already stretched its capacity with every available sheet of ice in use, so a new, NHL‑sized surface is the logical next move.

politics

Conservative Clubs in Schools Spark Free‑Speech Debate

April 15, 2026

Recent moves by Republican governors to support Turning Point USA chapters in public high schools have ignited a sharp discussion about student expression and religious neutrality. Governors in eight states announced plans to partner with the group, urging that schools allow a conservative club c

politics

Religion in the Workplace: A New Trend

April 15, 2026

The past year has seen a sharp rise in religious messaging within federal agencies. A notable example began on Easter when the USDA secretary sent a holiday email that praised Christian scripture as the “greatest story ever told. ” One employee described the tone as “grotesque, ” noting it felt more

politics

New Leader Takes the Reins in Benin

April 15, 2026

The election result announced by Benin’s officials shows that the finance minister has secured an overwhelming majority, receiving more than 94 percent of the votes counted. The announcement came after a turnout that topped fifty‑seven percent, and the data covers over ninety percent of all ballo

opinion

Alaska’s Budget Puzzle: Why Money and Politics Don’t Match

April 15, 2026

A senator who began her career in the state legislature two decades ago remembers how Alaska’s budget keeps swinging between deficits and surpluses. The state relies on big chunks of federal money or high oil prices to pay for schools, roads and other services. When those sources shrink, the budget

opinion

Trump’s Shocking Claim: A Lesson in Trust and Truth

April 15, 2026

A former president posted a photo that made him look like a saint. He then said the picture showed him as a doctor or a Red Cross worker, not a religious figure. The claim was quickly deleted after people cried out. He followed the same pattern he’s used before: lie, blame the press, and ke

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

politics

Trump Says He Was Unfazed by Hungary’s Election Result

April 15, 2026

Donald Trump told an ABC News interviewer that he was not worried when Viktor Orban lost the Hungarian election. He added that he believes the new Prime Minister, Peter Magyar, will do a good job. Trump said he had not really focused on the campaign. “I didn’t think it would change much if I had go

politics

Crypto Stakes of a Fed Nominee: A New Look

April 15, 2026

Kevin Warsh, the man named by President Trump to run the Federal Reserve, has just filed a 69‑page financial report that clears him for his upcoming Senate hearing. The paperwork shows he and his wife own at least $192 million together, but the most eye‑catching part is how much of that comes from c