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Feb 13 2026LIFESTYLE

Exploring Greenville's Black-Owned Businesses Beyond Black History Month

In Greenville's 29601 zip code, a vibrant scene of Black-owned businesses thrives, offering everything from mouthwatering barbecue to stylish fashion and live jazz. These spots are not just places to eat, shop, or enjoy music; they are cultural hubs that bring people together and celebrate the rich

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Feb 13 2026EDUCATION

Discovering the Past: Freeport's Land and Its First Inhabitants

A big project is happening in Freeport, Maine. Wolfe’s Neck Center for Agriculture and the Environment is teaming up with the Penobscot Nation. They want to learn about the land's history. This land was once home to the Wabanaki and Abenaki peoples. They got a $10, 000 grant for this project. The m

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Feb 13 2026LIFESTYLE

Exploring St. Paul's Black History Month Events

February is Black History Month, a time to honor the contributions of African Americans. St. Paul is hosting a variety of events to celebrate this month. From educational talks to lively markets, there's something for everyone. The Minnesota History Center is kicking things off with a screening of

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Feb 12 2026OPINION

Pittsburgh's Hidden Black History: A Story Worth Telling

Pittsburgh has a rich Black history that many people don't know about. In the late 1700s, free Black men helped create Allegheny County. In the 1800s, Pittsburgh was a key stop on the Underground Railroad. A neighborhood called Lower Hill, then known as Arthursville, was a major hub. John B. Vashon,

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Feb 11 2026SPORTS

'Wembley Could Be the Turning Point for Arsenal'

'Arsenal has reached the League Cup final again, a moment that feels like a fresh start after their last appearance in 2018. Back then, under Wenger, the team lost 3‑0 to Manchester City in a match that still feels painful. Now, with Arteta at the helm, the club has grown stronger over four seasons

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Feb 10 2026SPORTS

Thunder Outsmart Lakers in Thrilling Battle

The Oklahoma City Thunder proved they are still a tough opponent even without their star Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, who missed the game with an abdominal strain. The Los Angeles Lakers had to face a champion team that was missing their own key player, Luka Dončić, who sat out because of a hamstring

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Feb 07 2026SCIENCE

A Quiet Doctor, A Loud Story

Jean‑Martin Charcot, a key figure in early neurology, is remembered this year as part of his 200th birthday. He worked in Paris and helped shape modern brain study, while also becoming a friend of writer Alphonse Daudet. Their friendship later soured because Daudet, who had a serious nerve disease,

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Feb 07 2026OPINION

Whizzer’s Fight: A Polio Survivor’s Legacy and the Power of Vaccines

A 16‑year‑old football star from Florida once faced a nightmare that would shape his life forever. In 1954, before the polio vaccine reached the streets, he contracted a disease that left him paralyzed and in constant pain. He endured countless hospital stays, dozens of surgeries, and a life with a

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Feb 07 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Quiet Soldier’s Fight Back in Thatcher’s Britain

The film follows a former paratrooper who returns from the Falklands to find London in chaos. He tries to secure honest work but is met with hostility from both the police and his own community, which has turned into a crime‑ridden area. A friend offers him shady jobs, yet he keeps searching for leg

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Jan 28 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Paris in the 1930s: A City on the Edge

In the 1930s, Paris was a city of contrasts, where art and culture thrived while political tensions simmered beneath the surface. Janet Flanner, an American writer, captured this duality in her columns for The New Yorker. She wasn't your typical journalist, though. She wasn't political, but she had

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