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Apr 25 2026BUSINESS

Graduates Celebrate New Leadership Path

The Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn hosted a special ceremony where 23 new leaders received their plaques. Among them was the chamber’s president, Andrea Fulks, who praised the program for its strong turnout and meaningful impact. She joined the course to learn what future participants experienc

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Apr 25 2026BUSINESS

Industrial Space Bought After Zoning Victory

A company that sells promotional items has bought a 4, 000‑square‑foot factory in Edison for $835, 000. The property was on U. S. Route 1 and had been owned by a family cabinet shop for many years. The deal was not quick. It took almost a year and required the buyers to fix zoning problems tha

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

OpenAI Leader Says Sorry for Not Alerting Police About a Dangerous User

Sam Altman, the head of OpenAI, wrote a letter to the town of Tumbler Ridge on April 23. He apologized for not telling police about a banned ChatGPT account that was linked to Jesse Van Rootselaar. Van Rootselaar is the person who killed eight people in a school in February and then took his own lif

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Apr 25 2026CRIME

Shots at Apartment Complex, No Injuries

Police set up a crime scene in the parking lot of an apartment building called The Collective on Aspen Heights Parkway. The incident happened Friday night around 8:37 p. m. A call reported that someone had fired shots nearby, but no one was hurt. Officers arrived quickly and checked the are

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Apr 25 2026CRIME

Home Theft: A Call for Quick Fixes

A house is more than bricks; it gives families security and a legacy. When thieves take it through trickery, the damage goes beyond the law – families lose hope for future generations. In New York, many older homeowners live in constant worry. The safeguards that should protect them are weak and

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Apr 25 2026SPORTS

Deni Avdija: A Mixed‑Heritage Journey to the NBA

Born in 2001, Deni Avdija grew up on a kibbutz before moving to Herzliya, where he learned discipline and independence. Though his passport says Israeli, his father also holds Serbian citizenship, giving him a dual national identity that shows up in how he talks about his roots. As a child, Deni

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Apr 25 2026SPORTS

Island Roots to the Court: VJ Edgecombe’s Journey

VJ Edgecombe grew up on Bimini, a small Bahamian island where basketball dreams start on simple courts. He moved to the United States to chase tougher competition and better training, a step that shaped his rise in the sport. After sharpening his skills at Victory International Institute back hom

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Apr 25 2026SPORTS

Shaedon Sharpe: From London Courts to the NBA

Shaedon Sharpe grew up in London, Ontario, where local basketball courts became his playground and training ground. His natural talent was spotted early at H. B. Beal Secondary School, prompting a move to the United States for higher competition. He first joined Sunrise Christian Academy before tran

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Apr 25 2026HEALTH

Mindful Relief for Frontline Workers

The study looked at how two traditional practices could help people who work in hospitals feel less stressed during the COVID‑19 crisis. It focused on three groups: one that did yoga, another that read the Bhagavad Gita, and a third that combined both activities. All groups were made up of hea

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Apr 25 2026HEALTH

Spirituality, Culture and Mental Health: A Fresh Look at African Australians

African Australian mental health professionals see a strong link between faith, cultural roots and well‑being. They argue that spirituality can offer comfort, a sense of purpose, and community support for people who face stigma or discrimination. In practice, therapists often invite clients to discu

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