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Rodeo Weekend Brings Community Together for High School FFA

May 9, 2026

The 14th Assumption High School FFA Benefit Rodeo drew crowds on April 24‑25 at the local agriculture complex, offering a mix of classic rodeo events and inclusive activities. Bull riding, saddle bronc, bareback, calf roping, team roping, and barrel racing took center stage, all under the rules of

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How Onondaga County is working to better connect with residents

May 9, 2026

The leaders of Onondaga County have spent months talking with people about taxes, housing, and how the government spends money. They’ve made changes like letting more public input shape decisions and forming new groups to advise on housing and transport. They’ve also capped gas tax charges and tight

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Why cutting addiction research could backfire on America

May 7, 2026

The U. S. spends over $740 billion yearly dealing with alcohol and drug problems. Yet, in early 2025, two major federal programs got hit hard. One lost most of its staff while the other had hundreds of millions in research grants canceled. These programs used to track addiction trends and fund studi

health

Healthy habits in Mexico get a cost check

May 7, 2026

Mexico’s public health system tried something new with the Lose Weight, Gain Life program. It wasn’t just about handing out diet tips. The real goal was to teach people how to build habits that stick—like cooking quick meals or choosing water over soda. Before rolling it out everywhere, officials wa

technology

Boosting Clean Energy with a Special Metal Mix

May 5, 2026

Scientists have found a clever way to make hydrogen fuel more efficiently by mixing two metals in a smart way. They combined tiny bits of palladium (a rare metal) with molybdenum dioxide (a cheaper, more common material) to create a powerful combo for splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen. The tr

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Behind the scenes of modern reparations policies

May 4, 2026

Recent years have seen quiet but steady shifts in how some US governments help racial minorities. Instead of big, public debates about reparations, these changes often happen through smaller programs hidden in everyday policies. For example, some states now offer special loans and training programs

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Smart materials that block signals: the next big thing in tech?

May 3, 2026

Electronics keep shrinking but they still need protection from unwanted radio waves. Old-school metal shields work fine, but they’re heavy and can’t adapt. A new approach uses two kinds of fields—electric and magnetic—to line up tiny flakes and wires inside a lightweight foam. Rotate the foam and su

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City Money Update: Where It Comes From and Where It Goes

May 1, 2026

At a recent meeting, city finance leaders shared a small rise in first-quarter income tax collections for 2026. The bump was tiny—just half a percent higher than the same time last year, adding $3, 872. Most of that extra cash came from people filing personal tax returns, business estimates, and pay

health

Support for new parents shouldn't leave the family behind

April 29, 2026

Most mental health programs for new mothers focus only on them. But when a mother struggles, the whole family feels it. Partners and other family members often don't know how to help or what to expect. That's why one team tried something different. They created a short online session just for the pe

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St. Paul’s Cinco de Mayo festival gets a fresh start on the West Side

April 29, 2026

This weekend, St. Paul’s West Side neighborhood will host its Cinco de Mayo festival, but with a smaller crowd and more local flavor than in past years. Instead of spreading across long blocks, the event is now concentrated on Cesar Chavez Street between Robert and Ada streets, including Parque Cast