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Football, Power and the Fight for Change

June 28, 2026

In a country still healing from war, one woman used soccer as a tool to pull children out of the streets and into classrooms. She started a local club after seeing how football could unite displaced kids, offering them balls and boots in exchange for school attendance. The idea grew into a nationa

politics

Justice on the Line: When Judges Let Danger Slip Through

June 21, 2026

In many cities, judges and officials seem to favor leniency over safety. They often release violent repeat offenders on bail, allowing them to roam free and sometimes commit more crimes. The news shows this pattern all the time. A dangerous person is arrested, released on bail, then later commits

sports

Local Basketball and Soccer Stars Win High School Athlete Awards

June 21, 2026

Two standout students from Orange County high school sports have been recognized for their excellence in 2023. Acen Jimenez, a basketball player from La Habra, took home the male athlete of the year award. He was chosen over two football finalists, Trent Mosley from Santa Margarita and Luke Fahey fr

entertainment

Shion Joins the Overwatch Roster

June 10, 2026

Overwatch is set to add a fresh face for fans: Shion, a new damage hero who works with Talon’s Vendetta group. The character was first shown in a trailer where she clashes with Sojourn, and her launch is slated for season three on June 16. Shion brings a unique look to the game. She wears an oni

politics

U. S. Aid Cuts Leave Africa Vulnerable to New Ebola Wave

June 3, 2026

In 2014, a U. S. State Department employee observed the nation’s massive response to West Africa’s largest Ebola outbreak, which claimed more than 11, 000 lives. During that crisis, a U. S. doctor in Sierra Leone contracted the virus and was flown back to America for treatment—an intervention that s

health

How to Build Long-Lasting Digital Health Systems in Africa

June 2, 2026

Investing in health data systems across Africa has grown rapidly, with new tools for tracking diseases, reporting numbers, and storing records. Yet many of these systems crumble soon after they start. Why? Because the people who know how to keep them running often leave for better jobs. Money gets s

weather

Heat Is on: Reno and Tahoe Warm Up Before Memorial Day

May 20, 2026

Reno is turning up the heat as the week goes on, with temperatures expected to climb into the mid‑to‑upper 80s by the time Memorial Day rolls around. The National Weather Service says a ridge of high pressure will settle over the area by mid‑week, bringing sunny skies and drier air across Western

entertainment

Mizuki’s power drops in latest Overwatch update

May 14, 2026

The latest game update for Overwatch just took a swing at one of its newest heroes, Mizuki. Players who loved using him for area healing now have to adjust their strategy because his protective wall, called Kekkai Sanctuary, works differently. Before, the wall blocked incoming attacks but now it blo

politics

Forced Marriage Takes Center Stage in Global Justice Talks

May 2, 2026

Countries are pushing to make forced marriage a clear crime under international law. This move follows years of court rulings that already called it a crime against humanity. Judges in Sierra Leone, Cambodia, and the International Criminal Court have all ruled on cases where people were forced into

politics

Pump prices and court battles: Why climate lawsuits are costing everyone

April 24, 2026

Gas prices have jumped to over four dollars a gallon, and Americans feel it every time they fill up. While war and supply issues get blamed, a growing wave of state lawsuits against energy companies is adding hidden costs. Cities like Baltimore and green groups such as the Sierra Club argue these bu