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Gaming labs in New Orleans teach kids more than just play

May 4, 2026

A group of friends in New Orleans started something small years ago. They wanted to help young people through sports, school, and community projects. Over time, their idea grew into gaming labs where kids learn skills like design and teamwork. These labs aren’t just about playing video games. They t

sports

Should Boston sports teams trust their gut when making big calls?

May 4, 2026

The Red Sox just handed Chad Tracy a messy middle-of-the-season manager job. After Alex Cora got fired, Tracy stepped in with only six games to prove himself—hardly enough time to fix a roster that even more experienced coaches struggled with. Instead of giving him the full season to show what he ca

sports

Game 7 Showdown: Who Wins When Teams Brace for a Slow Game?

May 3, 2026

The Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics face off tonight in a must-watch Game 7, after Philly defied expectations with back-to-back double-digit wins to force a deciding match. Boston entered the series as heavy favorites, but their struggles from three-point range and Jayson Tatum’s early exit in

entertainment

Casino Returns: A Classic Hit Finds New Fans on Streaming

May 2, 2026

The legendary film “Casino” has re‑appeared for a fresh audience, now streaming on Netflix in the United States as of May 1. Directed by Martin Scorsese and released in 1995, the movie follows Ace Rothstein, played by Robert De Niro, as he navigates the high‑stakes world of Las Vegas casinos. The st

sports

Flyers, Phillies and a Photo Showdown

May 1, 2026

The weekend brought surprises across Philadelphia sports. In the NHL, the Flyers shocked their rivals by taking a 3‑0 series lead over the Penguins and holding on to win Game 6, ending the series. In the NBA, the Sixers stayed in the playoff race against the Celtics, helped by Joel Embiid’s early re

crime

From Bars to Betting: A Mobster’s Return to Crime

May 1, 2026

Giuseppe Manzi, once jailed for running a gambling and loansharking network in Springfield, now faces new charges in an illegal sports‑betting scheme that stretched from Indiana to Massachusetts. The federal indictment names 22 people, including Manzi under the alias “Joe Polozzo, ” as part of a gro

celebrities

He‑Man’s Original Maker, 91

May 1, 2026

Roger Sweet was a toy designer who helped bring the muscular hero He‑Man to life, and he passed away at 91. Sweet’s career began in Ohio, where he studied design in Chicago before moving to California in 1972. There he joined Mattel, a company that had recently turned down a license from filmmaker G

education

Graduation Speakers Light Up Mississippi Universities in 2026

April 30, 2026

Mississippi’s graduation season is fast approaching, and each campus has lined up a mix of leaders, scholars, and celebrities to inspire new graduates. Alcorn State University will open its ceremony on May 9 with Pelicia E. Hall, the executive vice president of ViaPath Technologies, who will shar

sports

Why NASCAR drivers aren’t buying Stephen A. Smith’s take on racing

April 30, 2026

NASCAR drivers don’t appreciate Stephen A. Smith calling them anything less than athletes. The debate flared up when Smith dismissed NASCAR drivers—and even golfers—as non-athletes during a radio show. He argued that anyone can sit behind the wheel or swing a club, no matter their age, so it doesn’t

entertainment

Childhood friends and local heroes who knew stars before fame

April 30, 2026

Many famous faces started out as ordinary people in small towns. Some were classmates, neighbors or childhood friends before the red carpets arrived. A young Hilary Duff rode bikes with future fans in Houston, while Barack Obama’s college roommate remembers him lending a hand to servants in Pakistan