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May 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Behind the Mask: How Blackface Shaped America’s Hidden Culture

Blackface wasn’t just a stage act—it was America’s unofficial pastime for a century. A new book digs into how everyday people, not just performers, kept this racist tradition alive, turning it into a tool for politics, profit, and power. From government-sponsored shows during the Great Depression to

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May 06 2026SPORTS

Why the Mavericks hired Masai Ujiri—and what comes next

The Dallas Mavericks made a big splash by hiring Masai Ujiri, partly to help fans forget a rocky rebuild under the last leadership. They traded Luka Dončić, a move that upset many supporters, so bringing in a proven executive like Ujiri was a clear effort to rebuild trust. But the real reason? A hig

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May 05 2026OPINION

Why Two Milestones Show America Still Has Work to Do

The U. S. is getting ready for its 250th birthday, and that’s bringing up tough questions. Who really built this country? Who will shape the next century? The conversations usually focus on famous figures from the past, but today’s business leaders matter just as much. For 25 years, an award has bee

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May 03 2026POLITICS

Small-town Oregon faces big political questions at a quiet gathering

In a tiny town where everyone knows each other’s grandparents, an 81-year-old activist drove three days just to get people talking about politics. Wasco, Oregon, population 417, isn’t the kind of place that normally draws crowds for policy debates. Yet Steve Radcliffe arrived with a plan: hold 36 to

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Choosing the Right Holiday for Workers

In the United States, a holiday called Labor Day is celebrated every September. It honors all workers and marks the end of summer with picnics and barbecues. Some people want to replace this day with May 1, a holiday that many countries call International Workers’ Day. May 1 began in the 19th

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Apr 26 2026BUSINESS

Why Car Prices Hit Harder Than Ever Before

A few decades ago, buying a basic car meant saving up for maybe a couple of months. Today, even a simple, no-frills model can cost as much as a small house did back then. What changed? A big part of it comes from layers of rules set by governments. Each layer, whether about safety, how much fuel a c

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Apr 24 2026SPORTS

Blake Miller: The Quiet Force Behind the Helmet

Blake Miller might not be the most famous name in college football, but his journey from a small Ohio town to Clemson’s starting lineup proves consistency beats hype. Born in 2004 in Strongsville—a place where cold winters and hard-nosed football culture breed tough players—he didn’t rely on flashy

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Apr 24 2026CRYPTO

Another crypto clash: Justin Sun's lawsuit and the banana that started it all

A crypto billionaire has taken legal action against a Trump-linked financial platform, and the details are raising eyebrows. Justin Sun, known for his work with the Tron blockchain, filed a lawsuit against World Liberty Financial (WLFI), a company connected to the Trump family. The case centers on W

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Apr 18 2026OPINION

A New Path for Moms: How a Tax Credit Made a Difference

A single mother of five found her life turning around when she received almost ten thousand dollars from a state tax program. The money helped her buy a safer car, new beds and clothes for all the children, and it gave her the financial breathing room to finish a bachelor’s degree and start an MB

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Apr 15 2026WEATHER

Storms That Push Through: Why the Sky Turned Wild

Last night’s storms rolled in faster than usual because three separate systems formed in Kansas and gathered strength in ideal conditions. These storms didn’t stay quiet—they grew strong enough to break through something called “the cap, ” a warm layer of air that usually holds storms back like a li

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