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May 01 2026EDUCATION

College Food Pantries: A Smart Fix for Hungry Students

Most college students juggle classes, jobs, and bills, but many also worry about where their next meal will come from. A survey in Chicago found that 60% of students at one college campus struggled with food insecurity—meaning they sometimes ran out of food or couldn’t afford enough. That’s higher t

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May 01 2026SCIENCE

Big Blasts and Smart Science: Texas A&M Goes All In on Explosions

Texas A&M just opened a lab that’s basically a giant explosion playground—but with a serious goal. Called the Detonation Research Test Facility, it’s the biggest science lab of its kind built by a university to study blasts up close. Scientists aren’t just playing with fire here. They’re studying ho

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May 01 2026POLITICS

City Money Update: Where It Comes From and Where It Goes

At a recent meeting, city finance leaders shared a small rise in first-quarter income tax collections for 2026. The bump was tiny—just half a percent higher than the same time last year, adding $3, 872. Most of that extra cash came from people filing personal tax returns, business estimates, and pay

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May 01 2026SPORTS

Sports betting’s growing problem: What one college QB’s mistake teaches young athletes

Brendan Sorsby’s story shows how fast a single bad bet can upend a sports career. The Texas Tech quarterback, one of the most well-paid college players right now, recently checked into a clinic to treat a gambling problem. The NCAA is still figuring out his punishment, but past rulings suggest he mi

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Apr 30 2026POLITICS

Campus Voices: Why Free Speech Matters

The hearing in Washington focused on keeping college campuses open places for debate. A Utah congressman said that when students stop talking to each other because they fear ridicule, learning suffers. He pointed out that many students admit to silencing themselves or even shouting down speake

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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Fun and culture events lighting up Arkansas this week

This weekend, Arkansas offers more than just routine weekend plans. From dance performances to music festivals, there are plenty of ways to spend time outdoors or indoors, depending on the weather and mood. One standout event is Ballet Arkansas’s "Origins, " a free contemporary ballet show. It’s no

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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Chris Evans joins star-studded crime film after schedule conflict

A last-minute change has brought Captain America himself into a high-profile crime movie. The film, originally set to feature Josh Brolin, now stars Chris Evans instead due to scheduling problems. Evans steps into a role alongside big names like Chris Pine, Jessica Chastain, and Mikey Madison, accor

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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Japan’s Next Big Crime Drama on Prime Video

A new crime thriller from Japan is set to hit Prime Video, promising sharp storytelling and high stakes. Based on a novel by Ota Ai, the four-part series titled Hanzaisha follows one man’s fight for survival after a shocking attack leaves him as the only witness. What starts as a simple case of viol

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Apr 29 2026SPORTS

Kansas Wins Top High‑School Star

The 2026 class’s leading recruit, Tyran Stokes, has chosen the University of Kansas. Standing 6‑foot‑7 and a five‑star forward from Rainier Beach in Washington, Stokes turned down offers from Kentucky, Oregon and several other schools before signing with Coach Bill Self. Kansas now has five to

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Apr 29 2026SPORTS

Future NFL Stars: A Fresh Look at the 2027 Draft Class

The 2027 draft may seem far away, but the talent pool is already shaping up to be one of the richest in recent memory. A standout quarterback from Texas shows a blend of size, agility, and creativity that could make him the top pick. His ability to stay calm in pressure situations and deliver und

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