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Apr 18 2026BUSINESS

Kids Take Charge: First Lowcountry Children’s Business Fair

A recent fair in North Charleston let a group of young entrepreneurs show off their own businesses. Twenty-one kids set up booths in Park Circle, selling homemade treats, 3D‑printed items and handmade bracelets. After each child made a sale, they rang a bell to celebrate their success. Volunteers ju

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Apr 18 2026POLITICS

Plan to Move Iran's Nuclear Material to the US Takes Shape

Plans are in motion for the United States to team up with Iran to gather enriched uranium from the country and transport it back home. The plan was shared by a top US official who spoke to the press recently. The official described the process as a slow-moving operation involving large machinery to

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Apr 15 2026OPINION

Why Maine's rich should pay a little more to keep the state strong

Maine has always had a habit of standing up for fairness in taxes. The state is filled with people who work hard and look out for each other, whether it’s helping a neighbor clean up after a storm or contributing more when they can afford it. Wealthy residents, like the speaker who grew up in August

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Apr 13 2026POLITICS

Fair Housing Month: A Year‑Long Call for Equality

In April, the United States remembers the signing of a pivotal law in 1968 that outlawed discrimination when buying or renting homes. This rule, now almost six decades old, stops bias based on race, color, religion, gender, disability, family status and ethnicity. Each year the Department of Housing

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Apr 09 2026SPORTS

Why Women’s Sports Categories Matter

The Olympics just set a clear rule: only biological females can compete in women’s events. This might sound obvious, but it’s a big deal after years of confusion. Some athletes, like U. S. soccer star Megan Rapinoe, are upset. She calls the rule unfair and claims it lacks science. But here’s the iro

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Apr 07 2026EDUCATION

Amarillo Students Shine With New Scholarships and Community Wins

In March, two students from Potter County earned scholarships from Oklahoma State University’s Ferguson College of Agriculture for the 2026‑27 year. Maddie Barnett, who studies Animal Science, was awarded the Joseph Fleming Memorial Continuing Scholarship and later joined Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s

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Apr 06 2026BUSINESS

Job Fair Opens Doors for Teens with Autism in Passaic

Passaic is set to hold a special job fair for teens with autism on Saturday, April 18. Eight local businesses will be there to talk about work and give hands‑on training. The event happens during Autism Awareness Month, making it one of the first of its kind in the area. The idea started wi

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Mar 26 2026CRYPTO

Crypto‑style “Fairness” Turns Mystery Boxes into Trustworthy Games

Cravin uses a crypto trick called provably fair verification to make mystery boxes feel safe. The system locks in what will be inside a box before you open it by using a cryptographic hash. After the reveal, you can check that the result matches the lock, proving no cheating happened. Instead of le

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Mar 13 2026EDUCATION

A New Generation Shines at Flint’s 70‑Year Science Fair

Mid‑Michigan students gather in downtown Flint for a two‑day science showdown. The event kicks off Friday with students setting up their projects at the University of Michigan‑Flint’s Riverfront Residence Hall and Banquet Center. Saturday is the real action: judges review the displays, intervi

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Mar 04 2026EDUCATION

Job Fair Opens Doors for New Careers in DuPage Schools

DuPage County’s education system is looking to fill a growing list of vacancies, and the first job fair organized by the regional office aims to match candidates with those needs. The event will run from 4 p. m. to 7 p. m. on April 9 at the Jack T. Knuepfer Administration Building in Wheaton, and an

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