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Apr 26 2026CELEBRITIES

A Look at Devin Booker’s Roots and Identity

Devin Booker’s story isn’t just about his basketball skills—it’s also about the cultures and values that shaped him. Born in Michigan, he spent most of his childhood in Mississippi, where his father, a former pro basketball player, guided him. His mother, with Hispanic roots, played a big part in ra

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Apr 26 2026BUSINESS

McKinney bets on waves and crowds to reshape its identity

McKinney just gave a big thumbs-up to plans for a surf park called Cannon Beach. The city council changed some rules so building can start on a patch of land where Stacy Road and State Highway 121 meet. The whole area will be a planned development, meaning it won’t just pop up overnight. Right next

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Apr 26 2026HEALTH

Can video games help stroke recovery faster?

After a stroke, many people struggle to regain control of their arms. Traditional rehab often feels repetitive and slow. But what if playing games could speed up the process? Researchers tested this idea by comparing two rehab methods for stroke survivors. One group used a simple video game system t

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Apr 26 2026EDUCATION

Ohio State's last six decades: A story of leadership

Six decades ago, a small team began shaping something bigger than themselves at Ohio State. They didn’t set out to create a legacy, but their work laid the foundation for something that would outlast them all. Today, that influence still shapes decisions, policies, and student experiences across cam

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

Turkey Weighs Joining Hormuz Mine-Clearing Mission

Turkey is quietly assessing whether to send experts to clear naval mines from the Strait of Hormuz, but only if Iran and the United States first reach a lasting peace deal. Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan explained in London that any future clearance teams would consist of technical specialists from mu

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Apr 26 2026POLITICS

Slovenia’s Government Stuck Without a New Leader

Slovenia’s political scene is in a tight spot after the recent elections. The ruling Freedom Movement party won by a razor-thin margin, but the new prime minister hasn’t been chosen. The president refused to pick a candidate because no group could prove it had enough allies to form a stable governme

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Apr 26 2026OPINION

Supporting families helps kids too

A struggling child often shows it through behavior before words. Shouting, withdrawal, or constant fidgeting can signal deeper struggles that a quick scolding won’t fix. Grown-ups need tools to interpret these signals and respond—not with punishment, but with understanding. In North Carolina, over 1

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Apr 26 2026LIFESTYLE

Moving to Topeka: Why It Became Home for a Quarter Century

In 1999, a family left Nebraska not because they were running away, but because they felt they’d found something better. Topeka offered real benefits: homes they could afford, jobs that paid the bills, and quick trips to bigger cities like Lawrence or Kansas City. Yet the real appeal wasn’t just pra

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Apr 26 2026BUSINESS

How Trump’s March investments show a taste for both safety and risk

In March, the former president spent over fifty-one million dollars on bonds, a move revealed through routine financial disclosures. These forms, made public as required by ethics rules, list 175 separate deals but don’t spell out exact prices for each one. Instead, they group transactions into broa

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Apr 26 2026BUSINESS

Mini Golf by the Lighthouse Has a $5. 7M Price Tag

A famous mini golf spot on Long Beach Island is up for grabs at $5. 7 million. The course sits next to a marina, near a big lighthouse, and across from a community park. It has 36 holes and three towering waterfalls that make the game more fun. The land is right on the water with great views. Buyer

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