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May 04 2026SPORTS

Meet Sam Lemieux: The Coopersville Pitcher Dominating the 2026 Season

Sam Lemieux isn't just another high school athlete. She's a powerhouse on the softball field, making waves as both a pitcher and hitter for the Coopersville Broncos in the 2026 season. With a batting average of . 614, she’s not just contributing to her team—she’s leading it. The senior slugger didn

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May 04 2026HEALTH

Quick Health Checks for Local Student Athletes

Every year before sports season starts, students in the Bureau Valley area have one more thing to add to their to-do list: getting a sports physical. This year’s clinic is happening on May 12 from 5 to 7 p. m. at Bureau Valley High School. Local doctors will be on hand to do the checks, but there ar

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May 03 2026POLITICS

Media, Hitler Talk and the White House Incident

The recent shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner sparked a debate about how news outlets cover violent events. A commentator said that the media quickly turned the story into a focus on themselves and then shifted to talking about a popular comedian. She warned that journalists sh

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May 03 2026CRIME

Two Missing Students, One Suspect: How a USF Case Unfolded

Two doctoral students from Bangladesh vanished without explanation in mid-April, leaving their families and campus officials baffled. Their disappearances seemed unrelated at first—just two responsible individuals missing appointments and ignoring messages. But investigators soon discovered a dark c

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May 03 2026CRIME

Jail death linked to methamphetamine: what autopsy results show

A man who entered the Jefferson County jail in February died just three days later, with toxicology reports later confirming methamphetamine as the reason. The 31-year-old had been taken into custody on February 16 following an arrest, but his health rapidly declined in the days that followed. Staf

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May 03 2026CRYPTO

What $292 million can teach DeFi about trust and safety

A recent security breach drained $292 million from a major DeFi project, sending shockwaves through the crypto lending world. The timing couldn’t be worse. Big money from traditional finance has just started testing blockchain waters. Firms managing trillions are quietly setting up shop in on-chain

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May 03 2026HEALTH

Healthy habits in college: what Spanish students really do in their free time

University life doesn’t just mean late-night study sessions and endless coffee. For many Spanish students, it’s also a time when daily habits start to take shape—some good, some not so great. A fresh study looked at how these young adults actually spend their time outside classes, using a detailed q

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May 03 2026SCIENCE

How Prairie Dogs Dig: Muscle Secrets Behind Their Burrows

Prairie dogs are famous for their underground homes, built by generations of digging. These tunnels serve as safe spots from predators and as meeting places for their tight-knit groups. But how do their bodies handle all that work? Scientists recently studied nine black-tailed prairie dogs to uncove

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May 03 2026RELIGION

Religious tensions in Jerusalem: What one attack tells us about shared spaces

A recent clash in Jerusalem highlights the ongoing challenges of managing shared holy sites. Police detained a 36-year-old man after he allegedly struck a French Catholic nun near the Old City’s southern entrance. The suspect, seen wearing religious tzitzit, was arrested on accusations of a hate-dri

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May 02 2026CRIME

Sleepy Drivers and Other Late‑Night Troubles in South Euclid

At 2:20 a. m. on April 25, police were called to the Rally’s drive‑thru in South Euclid where a man was found dozing behind the wheel. The 46‑year‑old from South Euclid woke up when officers arrived, failed sobriety tests, and was taken into custody for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Just

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