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May 27 2026EDUCATION

Rising Stars: Meet Boston's 2026 Top Graduates

The city of Boston recently celebrated a unique group of high school graduates who've shown incredible resilience and talent. Thirty-three students from Boston Public Schools earned the title of valedictorian, each representing their school's top performer. What makes this group special isn't just t

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May 26 2026SPORTS

High School Sports Spotlight: Standout Performances Across WNC

Last week, high school athletes across Western North Carolina delivered impressive performances, with standout players leaving their mark in playoffs and championships. Soccer goalkeeper Rosalie Sharpe from Asheville High made key saves to secure a narrow overtime win, while soccer forward Aria Gile

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May 26 2026CELEBRITIES

Chris Brown Receives Honorary Doctorate While Touring North America

The music world often hands out special awards to famous performers. This time, Chris Brown earned an honorary title in visual and performing arts. Unlike traditional degrees requiring years of study and tuition, this recognition comes with minimal effort. Critics point out the contrast between cele

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May 25 2026EDUCATION

Three Stars Shine as Louisiana Ends School Year

Louisiana’s education leaders wrapped up the 2025‑26 academic year by naming three standout students at a ceremony held on May 18 at LSU’s Lod Cook Conference Center. The honors spotlight achievements across elementary, middle and high school levels, showcasing a mix of academic prowess, leadersh

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May 18 2026SPORTS

High School Sports Highlights: Wins, Records and New Talents

The spring season is heating up, and the local high schools are producing a steady stream of standout performances. One player in Saugatuck soccer turned heads with four goals and two assists in a decisive 7‑0 victory, while another from Black River followed up her hat trick with a game‑winning goal

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May 16 2026SCIENCE

How a Teen’s Love for Mushrooms Could Clean Up Our Mess

Finnegan Miller didn’t just grow up loving science—he grew up wanting to fix things with it. While other kids his age were testing video games or scrolling through memes, he was peering at fuzzy mold on old fruit in his kitchen. That early curiosity about fungi didn’t fizzle out. Instead, it turned

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May 15 2026EDUCATION

Kids Get Hands‑On STEM with New Breadboard Kit

A senior from Auburn University just won a $75, 000 prize for a fresh idea that makes learning electronics easier and more fun. Joseph Rusk, who studies electrical engineering at Auburn, created a startup called The BreadBoard Company. His company sells a special kit that turns the confusing p

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May 14 2026TECHNOLOGY

Seeing Your Future Self Today to Change Tomorrow

Many people struggle to save money, eat healthy, or plan ahead because imagining their future self feels too vague. Research shows that when people connect more deeply with their future selves—feeling vividly like that future version is real—they make smarter choices today. Traditional exercises ask

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May 13 2026SPORTS

Who stood out in Grand Rapids sports this spring?

Spring sports in Grand Rapids are heating up with playoffs and individual performances that caught attention. A Jenison sprinter broke two school records, a Wyoming softball freshman smashed four home runs in a week, and a Hudsonville baseball pitcher delivered a no-hitter. These highlights show how

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May 10 2026SCIENCE

Plainfield North Shines in State Science Olympiad

The University of Illinois hosted the state‑level Science Olympiad, where 54 schools vied for top honors. Plainfield North High School, after placing fourth in its regional meet, qualified to compete among the best teams in the state. At the tournament on April 18, students from Plainfield North

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