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Apr 24 2026POLITICS

A Simple Switch in DeKalb County’s Finance Team

DeKalb County is preparing for a change in its finance team before an employee retires. Instead of filling the outgoing administrative clerk’s spot directly, the county plans to create a new accountant position with higher pay and added responsibilities. The board approved this shift on April 15, bu

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Apr 24 2026POLITICS

Money matters in the 2026 midterms – here’s what the numbers really show

The race for Congress in 2026 isn’t just about who voters like— it’s about who can raise the most cash. Right now, Democrats have an edge in key Senate races, pulling in more donations than Republicans in seven Republican-held seats. Younger candidates are shaking things up by raising big money from

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Apr 24 2026SPORTS

Why the Bengals' big moves won't fix what's broken

The Bengals swung big by trading a top pick for defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence, hoping his return to form would push them back into the playoffs. But spending big doesn’t always mean spending smart. After three straight seasons of coming up short, fans have seen this story before—big gestures in A

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Apr 24 2026OPINION

Helping Families Early to Keep Kids Safe

Every year in April, people talk about stopping child abuse by helping families before problems start. But what does that really mean? Instead of waiting until kids are hurt, some groups step in when parents face tough times like losing jobs, illnesses, or loneliness. They offer quick help so famili

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Apr 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Tesla’s robotaxi dreams hit bumps as growth stalls

Tesla’s plan to launch a robotaxi service isn’t moving as fast as once promised. Back in 2023, the company’s CEO talked about putting self-driving cars in "half the U. S. population" by the end of 2024. But during the latest earnings call, the tone shifted. Instead of bold predictions, the focus was

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Apr 24 2026OPINION

Do Transgender Athletes Really Threaten Girls' Sports?

Back in 1972, the U. S. made a big promise: no one should miss out on school activities just because of their gender. Title IX was created to keep that promise, especially in sports. For over 50 years, it worked pretty well. But now, some people are acting like the sky is falling because a tiny numb

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Apr 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Time-travel tales that skip the explosions but blow your mind

Movies don’t need giant budgets to ask giant questions. Three recent films prove that tight scripts can mess with your head more than any CGI blast. They trade laser battles for logic loops, but the result is just as gripping. The first film drops a man into the past with one mission: stop a virus

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Apr 24 2026HEALTH

Breathing Right While Running: What Really Works

Running advice floods social media, but few tips get as much attention as "breathe through your nose. " The idea isn’t new, but it gained momentum after a popular book linked modern breathing habits to poor health. Some runners swear by nose-only breathing to improve endurance and oxygen efficiency.

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Apr 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

How AI theft puts America's tech edge at risk

America's top AI labs are warning that foreign hackers are quietly draining their most advanced work. Instead of breaking into systems with guns blazing, these attackers use a smarter trick: they steal the output of AI systems to rebuild weaker copies. The process, called "industrial distillation, "

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Apr 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

New AI model boosts coding and research with fewer questions

OpenAI just released a fresh update to its AI tools, called ChatGPT 5. 5, built for people who need help with tough tasks like coding and research. Seven weeks after its last version, this new model is here to make everyday digital work easier. The team behind it says it can figure out confusing pro

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