The Alabama Sports Writers Association paused its yearly awards night to honor four influential sports journalists who passed away in the past year. These writers were key figures when the group was founded in the early 1970s, helping shape its direction and values. The ceremony also celebrated c
Oak Park police are looking into a case of vandalism that carries an antisemitic message. The incident happened on Wednesday in the 300 block of Home Avenue, and detectives have searched the area and checked security video footage. The investigation is under criminal damage to property, but au
A bright orange neon sign outside SITE Santa Fe declares in all caps: “EVERY AMERICAN FLAG IS A WARNING SIGN. ” The message, taken from a poem by Diné artist Demian DinéYazhi’, greets visitors before they even step inside. The sign is part of an exhibition that traces how Native performance art has
Long before America became a superpower, its religious scene was a messy mix of rules and rebellion. In the late 1700s, preachers like Jeremiah Moore got arrested just for sharing their faith in public. The government preferred everyone stick to the official church, but Moore kept speaking out anywa
After a movie about secrets finally spilling out into the open, one director picked a different lesson for his next film. Instead of aliens or hidden government files, he chose a fight over something even harder: letting facts challenge beliefs. The first movie follows workers who find evidence of n
A local park in Palo Alto became the latest target of hate-related vandalism after offensive graffiti was discovered on playground equipment. The incident, reported early Thursday, included symbols tied to Nazi ideology along with racist and sexually explicit language directed at Black people. City
A playground in Palo Alto woke up to ugly messages on Thursday morning. Someone had sprayed racial slurs, Nazi symbols, and offensive images on equipment at Rinconada Park. The timing suggests it wasn’t random mischief—it happened between 9 p. m. on Wednesday and 7 a. m. on Thursday, when most peopl
South Shore News started in 2024 by local council member Alex Evans after he grew frustrated with the dwindling coverage of town meetings and community events. The site uses AI tools to transcribe public meetings, draft articles, and summarize regional happenings, delivering nearly 2, 000 stories in
Three young footballers who grew up in refugee camps are set to shine for Australia at the World Cup, showing how far the country’s soccer scene has evolved. Mohamed Toure and Nestory Irankunda, both 22‑year‑olds playing in England’s second division, are the coach’s first picks for the opening ga
George Forster’s life wasn’t about grand adventures or reaching new places. It was about noticing things most people missed. Born in 1754 to a scientist dad, he grew up roaming Russian forests instead of memorizing lessons. By age ten, he was already spotting plants and getting into trouble for it.
