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Apr 09 2026SPORTS

Coastal High School Sports Awards: Winter Winners Coming Soon

The Coastal Empire High School Sports Awards, backed by Chatham Orthopaedic Associates, has released the nominees for player of the year in winter sports. These athletes will be celebrated during a live ceremony on June 5 at the Savannah Convention Center, where winners for each sport will be nam

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Apr 09 2026SPORTS

St. Charles North Dominates with 33‑Run Blow

The North Stars exploded early, racking up a record 21 runs in the first inning before finishing with a 33‑to‑zero victory over Bartlett. Abby Zawadski was the star, hitting three times and driving in eight runs with two homers. Julianna Kouba added a home run and four RBIs, while Jillian Salter had

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Apr 09 2026SPORTS

Lemont Surges, Others Shine in Mid‑Week Games

Lemont’s baseball squad staged a dramatic comeback, scoring six runs in the sixth inning to overcome Montini and secure an 8‑7 victory. The turning point came when Zane Schneider singled off Grady Garofalo, driving in the decisive run with two outs. Lemont’s pitcher, Luke Marusarz, earned the win af

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Apr 09 2026FINANCE

South Korea tightens crypto withdrawal rules to fight fast scams

South Korea now forces all crypto platforms to pause withdrawals the same way. The government stepped in after scammers kept tricking people into speedy transfers. Before, each exchange set its own quick-withdrawal loopholes, giving criminals a playbook to exploit. Now the system locks changes in pl

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Apr 09 2026CRIME

Crypto scams drain billions from Americans in 2025

Last year, cryptocurrency fraud cost Americans over $11 billion, making it the top scam category for losses. The FBI’s data shows reports of internet crimes jumped from 860, 000 in 2024 to over a million in 2025. Out of the $21 billion lost to scams, crypto-related tricks accounted for more than hal

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Apr 09 2026RELIGION

What stories should Texas students read?

Texas education officials are arguing over a new rule that would make Bible stories part of the required reading for public school kids from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Some parents and religious leaders say these stories belong in schools because they shaped America’s history and values. Ot

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Apr 09 2026HEALTH

Why some teens in Gambella skip the HPV vaccine

Most girls in Gambella Town have heard of the HPV vaccine, but many still skip it. The vaccine protects against a virus that can later turn into cervical cancer. Yet in many lower-income places, not enough girls get the shots. Ethiopia is one of those places. Experts wanted to find out why. They as

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Apr 09 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Netflix adds games and shows to keep young viewers busy

Kids now have another place to play online thanks to Netflix. The streaming service recently released Netflix Playground, a free app packed with games for children under eight. Right now, the app only works in the U. S. , Canada, and Australia, but it already includes well-known characters like Pepp

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Apr 09 2026SCIENCE

How tiny plant boosters help seeds survive the cold

Early spring planting is tricky for pepper and tomato growers because cold soil slows down seed sprouting and weakens baby plants. Scientists tested a two-step trick: soak seeds in a special sugar-like mix, let them dry, then spray the young plants with the same mix. The mix contains three tiny comp

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Apr 09 2026SCIENCE

Exploring the Big Ideas Hiding in Tiny Particles and Space

Some of the most confusing scientific concepts—like how the universe began or how gravity really works—can feel like they belong only in complicated textbooks. But an innovative approach turns these heavy topics into something more relatable. By mixing science with storytelling, one author shows how

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