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May 07 2026SPORTS

Soccer fun lands in Colorado Springs schools

A cold morning didn’t stop a big gift from landing at Centennial Elementary. A local police team rolled up with 350 soccer balls donated by a sporting goods store. Switchbacks soccer players and their mascot Ziggy joined in, turning the parking lot into a mini soccer field. Instead of sitting inside

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May 04 2026POLITICS

When Political Campaigns Blame Jewish Donors

Politics in Maryland lately keeps bringing up a troubling idea: if a leader doesn’t do what voters want, it must be because Jewish money is pulling the strings. This wasn’t just some old rumor—emails sent to Maryland’s Senate President Bill Ferguson during a redistricting debate directly accused him

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Steel from Global Giant Helps Build Trump’s White House Ballroom

A large steel company in Luxembourg has been sending metal to the United States for a new ballroom at the White House, a project that President Donald Trump has championed. The firm says it is already on the move, having shipped 600 tonnes of steel so far, according to its chief financial officer wh

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Apr 28 2026EDUCATION

New Tech Boosts High School Auto Program

A new alignment machine has just arrived at Ottawa Township High School’s automotive program, thanks to a $16, 500 donation from the school’s educational foundation. The machine, made by Hunter Hawkeye Elite, is a common tool used in real‑world auto shops. Students first started using it in March

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Apr 25 2026HEALTH

Healing Paths: New Trials, Kind Hearts and Unexpected Birds

First responders in Arizona are exploring a controversial remedy as part of the state’s pioneering psilocybin study. Whole mushrooms, known for their hallucinogenic properties, are being examined for their potential to ease post‑traumatic stress. The research is backed by state funds and led by Dr.

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Apr 25 2026RELIGION

Why Some Cultures Hesitate About Organ Donation

In Barcelona, a unique effort tried to understand why some people refuse organ donation. The project, which ran in 2018, brought together leaders from different faiths to talk openly about donation. Instead of focusing only on medical facts, it asked religious and cultural voices how their beliefs m

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Apr 21 2026LIFESTYLE

Local Stores Team Up to Fight Hunger with Peanut Butter

Every summer, millions of kids lose access to school meals. That reality pushes food banks to stock up on simple, filling foods that families can count on. Peanut butter fits this need perfectly—it’s cheap, lasts months without refrigeration, and packs plenty of protein. Add the fact that most child

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Apr 15 2026POLITICS

Why Hollywood Stars Bet Big on a Falling Politician

Eric Swalwell spent years collecting cash from showbiz big shots. While he was busy posing for photos with A-listers at Los Angeles parties, his campaign was quietly filling up with checks. Sean Penn dropped $15, 000, Robert De Niro added $10, 000, and other familiar faces from movies and TV joined

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Apr 15 2026CELEBRITIES

Hollywood’s sudden quiet after Swalwell’s downfall

When a politician’s career collapses under serious allegations, you’d expect their biggest supporters to at least say something. But when Eric Swalwell stepped down from Congress and dropped his run for governor, the Hollywood stars who once backed him vanished from the conversation. Celebrities li

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Apr 13 2026ENVIRONMENT

Clothes for Kids, Clean Earth: A Simple Swap That Helps All

In many Chicago homes, kids often go to school without a proper outfit while heaps of usable clothes end up in landfills. The city’s waste problem and the families’ need for clothing are two sides of the same coin. When a month celebrates volunteers and Earth’s health, it shows how one action

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