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A New Face for Pennsylvania’s 7th: Who Will Represent the Working Class?

May 17, 2026

Bob Brooks, a longtime firefighter and union boss, stepped up in the local primary with a short speech that cut straight to the point. He said he’s “been working since I was ten” and that the system is unfair to people like him. His solution? Get folks from ordinary backgrounds into Washington so th

education

Life in North Alaska Before the Europeans

May 17, 2026

The book shows how people lived on the southern slopes of the Brooks Range during the 1700s and 1800s. It tells stories about fights, shortages of food, bad weather, sickness, and the many reasons people had to move around. The author uses stories that were told orally, notes from early travelers, s

education

Delaware’s Education Power Players and Their 2026 Game Plan

May 17, 2026

The state’s education budget has been in the spotlight for years, and 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year. A group of leaders—school district finance chiefs, policy advocates, nonprofit heads, and state officials—are all working to keep schools funded while navigating a new property tax assessme

sports

Slow‑Play Sizzles at the PGA: What It Means for Golf

May 16, 2026

Scottie Scheffler’s name keeps popping up when people talk about slow play. He and his teammates, Justin Rose and Matt Fitzpatrick, started their round on the first tee at 8:40 a. m. Yet by the time they reached the tenth hole, more than three hours had passed. That pace would push a full round o

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Brooks Defends Tough Ref in Heat of Playoff Controversy

May 16, 2026

Dillon Brooks, a forward for the Phoenix Suns, recently took to Twitch to defend NBA referee Tony Brothers during the heated 2026 playoffs. Brothers has drawn a lot of attention, especially after being physically restrained during a Western Conference semifinal and serving as the main official in

politics

A Staten Island activist's life marked by bold opinions and lasting impact

May 16, 2026

Robert Zahn spent over two decades shaping Staten Island's political scene, first as a utility worker at Ground Zero, then as a conservative organizer who never shied from debate. His 17-year fight with prostate cancer ended at 60, leaving behind a legacy of unfiltered opinions and grassroots activi

technology

Ocean Power Meets Data: A Billion‑Dollar Wave of Innovation

May 15, 2026

Panthalassa, a U. S. start‑up, is turning ocean waves into electricity for floating data centers and has just secured $140 million in new funding, led by billionaire investor Peter Thiel. The investment values the company near a billion dollars and signals a growing shift toward alternative power so

sports

New 76ers Leader: Bob Myers Takes a Big Picture Role

May 15, 2026

Bob Myers stepped up to the plate after Philadelphia 76ers fired their former president of basketball operations. The former NBA general manager now says he will help guide the team from a strategic angle while a new day‑to‑day boss takes over. He will focus on the high‑level decisions that shape

politics

Senate Pushes Crypto Rules Forward Despite Sharp Disagreements

May 15, 2026

The Senate Banking Committee just voted 15-9 to move a major crypto regulation bill forward, but not everyone agrees on how it should work. Two Democrats, Ruben Gallego from Arizona and Angela Alsobrooks from Maryland, joined all 13 Republicans in backing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act. This b

politics

Crypto Law Stalls Over Stablecoin Rewards and Ethics

May 14, 2026

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, known as Clarity, has reached a crossroads. The bill first won the House but is now stuck in the Senate Banking Committee, where debates over how stablecoins can earn rewards are heating up. Senators have submitted more than 130 amendments before the upcoming