High school sports fans in the MLive regions have a new chance to celebrate their favorite seniors. The annual Spring Sports Stars contest has returned, inviting people from each area to choose the athletes they think shine brightest. This week’s focus is on senior players across all regions, and vo
A federal judge recently tossed out a health department rule that tried to cut off federal funds for any clinic offering gender-affirming care to minors. The judge called the December 18 order reckless, saying it ignored legal limits and harmed kids by blocking treatments their doctors had recommend
Colleges today spend a lot of time talking about fairness and social change. For years, many schools pushed programs to hire more diverse teachers and admit more students from different backgrounds. Some even created entire departments focused on social issues. A recent study at one well-known unive
A stretch of road leading into a popular national park has shut down after heavy rain and warnings of landslides made travel unsafe. The closure covers a 10-mile section of State Route 140 in Mariposa County, cutting off access from Midpines to El Portal at 7 p. m. on Monday. Officials say the move
A large stretch of the Great Plains, including most of Colorado, is now under fire weather alerts this week. The concern isn’t just the heat—it’s the combo of bone-dry air, gusty winds, and unusually warm temperatures that could spark wildfires fast. Forecasters expect parts of Colorado’s I-25 corri
El Salvador recently started a major trial against over 400 people accused of leading one of the country's most feared gangs. These individuals face charges related to more than 47, 000 crimes committed between 2012 and 2022. Prosecutors claim these gang leaders ordered killings, forced disappearanc
The 2026 NBA playoffs drew a crowd that went beyond the hardwood, featuring some of Hollywood’s brightest faces. Instead of starting with the usual match‑ups at Madison Square Garden and Crypto. com Arena, this rewrite highlights how the presence of well‑known actors and musicians turned every ga
The Pope will land in Malabo, the capital on Bioko island, after flying from Angola. He plans to speak with President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who has ruled since 1979. The visit is part of a longer tour that covers four African countries and 11 cities over 10 days. During his trip, the Pop
During a recent stop in Angola, Pope Leo used his platform to highlight a troubling trend: many people around the world face unfair treatment from those in power. Speaking to a large crowd in Saurimo, near the border of the Democratic Republic of Congo, he pointed out how oppression and dishonesty c
The nation’s highest court will take another look at how far states can push religious schools when they accept government money. The case involves Colorado’s preschool program, which gives public funds to private preschools—including 34 Catholic ones run by the Archdiocese of Denver. But there’s a
