ADVOCACY

May 11 2026RELIGION

A Leader Who Shaped Jewish Advocacy in America

Abraham Foxman, who spent 28 years leading the Anti-Defamation League, passed away at the age of 86. The organization announced his death but did not share details about the timing or location. His role wasn’t just about leadership—he became a recognizable voice for Jewish communities across the U.

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May 10 2026HEALTH

Nurse Who Turns Pain into Care in Bitterroot Valley

A local orthopedic nurse has become a quiet hero for many patients in the Bitterroot Valley. She works at Bitterroot Health and has spent eight years helping people recover from injuries that affect the bones, joints and muscles. Her colleagues describe her as steady and detail‑oriented, but pati

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May 08 2026SPORTS

How women's sports leagues are learning from the WNBA's big wins

The WNBA just signed a game-changing contract deal that’s making other women’s sports leagues take notes. This seven-year agreement boosts player pay dramatically, gives better travel perks, and adds mental health support—all firsts for the league. For decades, WNBA stars had to fight for fair treat

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May 08 2026CELEBRITIES

Golloria George: How a TikTok Star Bridges Gaps in Beauty

Golloria George built her online fame by speaking up where others stayed silent. With over 3 million followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, she didn’t just share makeup routines—she called out gaps in the industry. Her viral 2024 video criticized a foundation shade so off that she said it

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May 07 2026BUSINESS

Rebuilding Hope for Naples Families

A new drive has started to raise money for a center that helps kids and families after Hurricane Ian took away its main building in 2022. The Collier Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) has kicked off the first part of a bigger plan called Lifting Up, Building Strength. Its goal is to finish the inside

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May 04 2026SPORTS

Breaking the Pay Gap: How WNBA Players Are Rewriting Their Futures

Breanna Stewart, a standout from Central New York, has become a key figure in reshaping how women’s basketball is compensated. She helped negotiate a landmark deal that will funnel over $1 billion into player salaries and benefits through 2032. This agreement introduces the first full revenue‑

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May 04 2026POLITICS

New Mexico’s step forward in disability rights

New Mexico once lagged behind in supporting people with disabilities through insurance coverage. But in 2023, the state took a big leap forward by requiring private insurers to include prosthetics and orthotics in their plans. That law was just the beginning—now, other states are watching and follow

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Apr 25 2026ENVIRONMENT

A New Plant‑Based Show Gets Local Support

Healdsburg’s Little Saint, a 100% plant‑based eatery that opened on Earth Day 2022, is backing a fresh cooking series called “Climate Kitchen. ” The show will be hosted by Maggie Baird, who runs the nonprofit Support + Feed and is known for promoting vegan options worldwide. The restaurant’s owne

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Apr 22 2026EDUCATION

A Local Leader Steps Up to Shape Florida’s Schools

Laura Hine, a Pinellas County School Board member, has spent over a decade trying to understand why some schools in her area struggle while others don’t. Her journey started when her child was about to start kindergarten at a nearby school with a "D" grade and a Title I label—a term she didn’t even

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Apr 21 2026HEALTH

Nicotine gets a makeover as a wellness trend – but is it safe?

A growing group of social media personalities and wellness influencers are painting nicotine as a harmless, even beneficial, natural boost for the brain. Figures like Jillian Michaels and Tucker Carlson have suggested nicotine can sharpen focus, protect against diseases like Parkinson’s, and even en

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