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Apr 01 2026SPORTS

New Leafs Coach Decision: Who’s in Charge?

Keith Pelley, the CEO of Toronto Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, made it clear that the future of head coach Craig Berube will depend on who becomes the next general manager. He said that the GM or president of hockey decides coaching roles, not himself. Pelley added that Berube will work more

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Mar 31 2026BUSINESS

Helping Small Businesses Grow: JPMorgan’s New Plan

JPMorgan Chase has rolled out a new program aimed at boosting small businesses across the United States. The initiative focuses on giving these companies more money, better advice, and extra services to help them expand. The bank’s chief of business banking says it wants to lift the number of small

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Mar 30 2026HEALTH

Easy ways to sleep better and wake up refreshed

Sleep problems often come from trying too hard to get perfect rest. Many people chase sleep routines that feel too rigid or complicated. Instead of focusing on endless tricks, small daily habits can make a bigger difference. For example, eating dinner earlier gives your body time to digest before be

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Mar 27 2026SPORTS

A Family‑Rooted Journey to the Big Ten

Fred Hoiberg’s story is more than a coaching resume; it is a family saga that stretches across generations in Nebraska and Iowa. Born on October 15, 1972, in Lincoln, he spent his youth in Ames, where high‑school hoops earned him state honors and led to a scholarship at Iowa State. The midwestern ba

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Mar 26 2026HEALTH

AI Coach Helps Eye Patients Stay on Track

An experiment tested a new chatbot called E. M. M. A that works through WhatsApp. The bot tracks eye symptoms, gives medical tips and lifestyle advice. Patients in a UK eye clinic used it for two months. Eighty‑three people talked with the bot, creating 446 chat sessions. About a third of those w

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Mar 25 2026SPORTS

High‑School Sports: A Coach’s View on Growth, Health and Fun

In Anchorage, three veteran coaches from the city’s oldest high schools share a common belief: sports in school are more than games; they shape young people’s lives. They have spent decades on the sidelines, watching kids learn resilience, teamwork and how to handle failure. Their stories show

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Mar 24 2026SPORTS

Building a Winning Culture at Florida

Tammi Reiss stepped onto the campus stage and first thanked a wide circle of mentors, from university leaders to her elementary teacher. Her gratitude highlighted that she believes strong relationships are the key to success on and off the court. The athletic director praised her as a proven winn

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Mar 24 2026SPORTS

Coach with Iowa roots leads Hawkeyes to tournament upsets

Ben McCollum wasn’t born under a lucky star. He grew up in Storm Lake, Iowa—a small town where basketball isn’t just a sport; it’s a way of life. At 43, he’s the same age many players are when they retire, but he’s leading a team of underdogs to victories most didn’t see coming. His Iowa Hawkeyes kn

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Mar 22 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Keeping the Crew Calm: A New Approach to Film Sets

A director of a recent movie based on a popular romance novel said she has a plan to stop drama from ruining a film. The story follows a woman who comes out of prison after causing her boyfriend’s death, and she wants to make amends with his family and meet the daughter she had while incarcerated. T

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Mar 20 2026SPORTS

Dusty May: From Small‑Town Roots to Michigan’s Basketball Leader

Dusty May grew up in a quiet Indiana town called Solsberry, where life was simple and hard work mattered. After high school he played basketball at a local college before becoming a student manager for the famous coach Bob Knight. That early experience taught him that success comes from careful plan

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