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The new pope, a Chicago native who grew up as Father Bob, surprised many when he was chosen to lead the world’s largest Christian church. His calm and thoughtful style has turned into a quiet but firm voice against wars and harsh immigration policies that many Americans see as unfair. Three top A

CDC Report on COVID Vaccine Effectiveness Delayed

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has postponed the release of a study that showed COVID‑19 vaccines significantly reduce hospital visits. The research, originally scheduled for publication on March 19 in the CDC’s weekly bulletin, found that vaccinated adults were half as likely

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Remembering Two Firefighters Who Gave Everything

Two local firefighters died this month while saving others. Jeff Buck and Robert Shick Jr. worked for the Walnuttown Fire Company for decades. Buck joined at 17 and led the company for seven years. Shick started even younger, serving for over 40 years in different roles. Their deaths were sudden. A

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Bigfork Boys Finish Third at Hamilton Invitational

The Bigfork boys' track team had a strong showing at the Hamilton Invitational, placing third with 54 points. The meet was cut short by weather, with only 14 out of the usual 17 events completed. Robert Merchant, Quinn Kerr, and Tayden West dominated the 100 meters, finishing 1-2-3 respectively. Mer

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Justin Rose: From Johannesburg to the Green

Justin Rose was born in Johannesburg on July 30, 1980. He moved to England when he was five, growing up in Hampshire where the local clubs shaped his love for golf. He learned early at places like Tylney Park, Southwood, and Hartley Wintney before refining his skills at North Hants Golf Club. Des

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Hearing the Future: Why Anne Hathaway’s Sci‑Fi Film Fell Behind Schedule

Anne Hathaway is known for roles that range from light romance to deep drama, but she also shines in sci‑fi worlds. She once played a space doctor in Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar and later joined the quirky horror‑comedy Colossal, showing her knack for genre work. Her newest project, The End of

Massachusetts Health Milestone and Gubernatorial Debate Sparks Local Buzz

The state’s health insurance landmark will be highlighted on Monday at Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall, where former governors and current leaders gather to mark twenty years since the 2006 law that brought coverage to nearly all residents. The gathering will feature speeches from Gov. Maura Healey a

Seattle struggles as crime rises and politics clash

Seattle’s crime problem is growing fast. The city now ranks fourth worst among big U. S. cities for crime rates, with theft, break-ins, and violence happening far too often. Many locals feel the city’s leaders are more focused on fights with federal agencies than fixing the real issues in their neig

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Reeves Cake Shop: A Sweet Farewell After Half a Century

April 11, 2026

The final chapter of Reeves Cake Shop begins this December, ending 50 years of baking that started in 1976. The family bakery, long a local favorite, will close when the children of founder Dolores Reeves reach retirement age. Dolores, 93, began her culinary journey at the tender age of twelve in