COMMUNITY

Apr 26 2026CRYPTO

Potion Alpha Gets New Owners and Expands Beyond Memecoins

Potion Alpha, a large crypto trading group with more than 110, 000 people, has changed its leadership and ownership. Stratosphere now owns 70 % of the community, with extra money from MacnBTC and other investors. The founder, Gabriele Leyva, will keep running the group. The community used to focus

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Apr 26 2026SPORTS

Arman Tsarukyan Earns LA Council Honor

In a surprising turn, the mixed‑martial‑arts fighter Arman Tsarukyan stepped away from his usual fight scene to accept a special award in Los Angeles. The city council presented him with the “Person of the Year” certificate during an Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day ceremony at City Hall. Tsa

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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 25 2026BUSINESS

Graduates Celebrate New Leadership Path

The Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn hosted a special ceremony where 23 new leaders received their plaques. Among them was the chamber’s president, Andrea Fulks, who praised the program for its strong turnout and meaningful impact. She joined the course to learn what future participants experienc

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Apr 25 2026CRIME

Topeka’s crime drops but traffic stays risky—what’s really happening on the streets

Last year, Topeka saw fewer violent and property crimes, which the police department calls a win. But one problem didn’t budge: traffic incidents stayed stubbornly high. The numbers tell a clear story—thousands of crashes, hundreds of DUIs, and tens of thousands of traffic stops. Speeding, distracte

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Apr 25 2026CRIME

Supporting Survivors in Genesee County: Local Nonprofit Steps Up

Genesee County faced over 170 reported rape cases last year, highlighting the urgent need for community support. One organization tackling this crisis head-on is the YWCA of Greater Flint, which has been a steady presence since 1908. Beyond just offering crisis intervention, it provides long-term ho

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Apr 25 2026HEALTH

A Second Chance at Life Through Small Choices

At 30 years old, Adam Bird had lost everything—his job, his home, even the ability to walk without pain. His weight had ballooned to over 400 pounds, and blood clots in his legs made every step feel like being stabbed repeatedly. Doctors warned he might never walk normally again and suggested drasti

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

How family ties shape local power in one neighborhood

In one city neighborhood, a single family has quietly become more than just a household name—they’ve turned political influence into a legacy. Local races often see multiple members of the Ranneys running for office, raising questions about how generations of one family could dominate the public sce

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

A coach’s political views clash with his new team’s hometown

St. Bonaventure basketball’s new general manager came with big sacrifices. Adrian Wojnarowski left a high-paying ESPN job—where he earned seven figures—for a role paying about one percent of his old salary. The move showed serious commitment, but it also introduced a challenge: his outspoken politic

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