MARK TEN CATEN

May 11 2026SPORTS

How a small Buffalo fan group hijacked the playoff spotlight

Ten hockey fans from South Buffalo didn't just show up for the first round of the playoffs—they turned the whole thing into their personal stage. Bonding over their love for the Sabres, they started calling themselves the Blade Gang. Their high-energy antics caught the attention of fans nationwide,

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May 05 2026FINANCE

What’s Next for Natural Gas as Seasons Shift?

Market watchers often get caught up in dramatic headlines about energy prices, but natural gas doesn’t always follow the crowd. While traders might panic when weather reports flash "unexpected cold, " the bigger picture often stays the same. Right now, supplies are plentiful, and history shows that

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May 01 2026SPORTS

Saginaw’s Future Stars and Legacy Builders Join Sports Hall of Fame

Ten new names will join the Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame in 2026, each with a story that shaped local sports. Two inductees broke barriers for women in the 1970s and 80s, when opportunities for female athletes were still growing. The 1980 Eisenhower volleyball team won the first-ever girls sta

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Apr 30 2026FINANCE

Money’s New Playground: How Blockchain is Changing Banks and Business

Ten years ago, blockchain was just tech jargon tossed around at small meetups. Now it’s rewriting the rules for banks, payments, and even stock markets. Some of the biggest names in traditional finance—banks, card companies, stock exchanges—are jumping in not because they’re excited, but because the

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Apr 29 2026FINANCE

Global Markets React to Oil Surge and Mixed Stock Movements

Markets around the world showed a split picture today. While most major stock indices moved only slightly, oil prices jumped over three percent, driven by worries about the ongoing conflict in Iran and its impact on the Strait of Hormuz. In the United States, futures for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jon

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

Tennessee’s New School Rules: Who Really Gets to Speak Freely?

Tennessee has a long record of pushing LGBTQ+ people to the sidelines. Back in 2018, a local prosecutor argued that domestic abuse laws shouldn’t apply to gay couples. Fast forward to 2023, and one city nearly made being gay illegal just by passing a local rule. That kind of history shows a pattern:

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Apr 25 2026CRIME

Tennessee joins Indiana in blocking Bitcoin ATMs over scam worries

Tennessee just made it illegal to own or run a Bitcoin ATM starting July 1. The law treats it like a minor crime, similar to simple drug possession. State leaders say those machines are too often used to trick people—especially older adults—out of their savings. In 2023, U. S. seniors lost $257 mill

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

Why one neighbor wants to fix local issues in St. Joseph County

Ten years ago, Ranjan Rohatgi and his wife picked St. Joseph County for its quiet neighborhoods and good schools. They built a life there—careers, friendships, and two daughters who now play at nearby libraries and parks. Yet Rohatgi never planned to run for office until he joined a state redistrict

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Apr 15 2026RELIGION

Mark Wahlberg’s Gentle Approach to Faith and Family

Mark Wahlberg talks about how he shares his Catholic faith with his kids without pushing them. He says the key is to be a good example, not an authority. When his daughter Grace turned 16 and had her First Communion, he was proud. The actor believes a communion is more than a ceremony; it’s

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Apr 15 2026HEALTH

Virginia makes a quiet but meaningful change after a decade of grief

Ten years after a Fairfax County firefighter was found in Shenandoah National Park, her family sees a small but significant shift in how the state views suicide. A bill signed this week removes suicide as a crime under Virginia law, even though no one was ever actually punished for it. The change wo

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