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Jun 06 2026RELIGION

Why some Americans are dying younger and how community plays a role

In the U. S. , a troubling rise in deaths from suicide, overdoses, and alcohol-related illnesses has been noticeable since the early 1990s. These deaths aren’t random—they mostly affect middle-aged white adults. Research links this trend to a drop in religious involvement over the same period. When

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Jun 04 2026POLITICS

New Mexico’s Governor Race: A Historic First and a Tight Contest

New Mexico is on track to make history this year with its next governor. For the first time ever, a Native American woman could lead a U. S. state if Deb Haaland wins the election. Haaland, who belongs to the Laguna Pueblo tribe, already broke barriers as one of the first Native women in Congress an

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Jun 01 2026EDUCATION

Flag Day Fun: Jackson College Celebrates with Games, History and Freebies

Jackson College is throwing a Flag Day party on June 15 from 10 a. m. to noon, and everyone’s invited. The event mixes education and fun, letting guests explore the stories behind Old Glory. Families can dig into craft stations, play flag-themed games, and check out military displays. The celebratio

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May 31 2026POLITICS

How America Keeps Redefining George Washington Over Time

George Washington seems to slip through history like smoke. Every few decades, people return to his story, shaping him into something new. This says more about America than about Washington himself. No matter how much we dig into the records—his battles, his presidency, his famous farewell speech—th

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May 28 2026SPORTS

Sooners Shine: Four Players Earn 2026 All‑American Honors

Four athletes from the University of Oklahoma baseball team have been named to the 2026 All‑American roster by the National Freshman and College Association. The selections highlight the depth of talent in the Sooners program, which has consistently produced top performers each season. The award

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May 27 2026OPINION

The Quiet Room Where Freedom Was Born

Independence Hall is a small, plain room that feels like a quiet witness to history. It was the place where people decided America would be its own nation, and later where they agreed on the Constitution. The room has no fancy decorations; its simplicity reminds us that big ideas can come from

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May 27 2026LIFESTYLE

What does it mean to be Wasian today?

The term Wasian—mixing white and Asian heritage—has popped up everywhere lately, mostly because a bunch of well-known faces have started using it. Think Olympic skaters, actors and musicians who suddenly feel seen in a way they didn’t growing up. For some, the label is helpful. It’s a quick way to s

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May 25 2026ART

Hudson River Views: Art, Nature and Hidden Science

A young artist in 1825 set out to draw the trees and streams of the Hudson Valley, a trip that changed how Americans saw their own land. Thomas Cole’s finished works were not European mountains or ancient ruins; they captured the jagged peaks of the Catskills, their green woods, silver rivers, water

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May 20 2026RELIGION

The Quiet Comeback of Faith in Modern America

For a long time, people assumed young Americans were walking away from religion for good. But something surprising is happening: a growing number of them are turning back to churches, temples, and prayer. This shift isn’t just small talk—it’s reshaping how some view the country’s future. Leaders oft

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May 16 2026EDUCATION

Where the Past Meets the Sea: What Digging Revealed About Florida’s First Residents

Over two thousand years ago, long before rockets screamed into space from Cape Canaveral, Indigenous groups lived along the Atlantic coast. Today, students working near the famous launch pad are piecing together how these early Floridians spent their days. Instead of clearing fields for crops, they

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