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Mar 28 2026OPINION

Politics at Dinner: Did We Lose Good Manners Over Posts?

Grandparents kept politics off the dinner table. Not because they didn’t care, but because they valued harmony. Today, silence often feels like suspicion. Social media changed the game: what used to be private chats now blast to strangers instantly. Algorithms push loudest voices, not deepest though

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Mar 27 2026CRIME

Jersey City Takes Action Against Unlicensed Smoke Shops

City officials in Jersey City have taken decisive steps to curb unlicensed smoke shops that are operating without proper permits. Five businesses were shut down after a coordinated effort by the local police and federal partners, which also led to several arrests. The crackdown followed complaints f

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Mar 19 2026SPORTS

First‑Black Coach at UNC: A Story of Heritage and Faith

Hubert Davis became the first Black head coach in North Carolina men’s basketball history when he was hired by the University of North Carolina. He has never hidden the significance of that milestone, noting in his first press conference that his African‑American identity matters to him and to the p

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Mar 14 2026EDUCATION

Science Olympiad Draws 60 Teams to Grand Valley for Regional Showdown

Grand Valley State University will welcome more than 50 middle and high school teams on March 21 for the Region 12 Science Olympiad competition. The event, held at the university’s Valley Campus in Allendale, will pit students from Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties against one another in 47 STEM

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Feb 17 2026CRIME

New Chicago Dungeon Under Scrutiny

City Hall has moved to pause a business that operates as a “sex dungeon” while officials decide how it fits into the city’s rules. The shutdown comes after a past case involving a woman who ran a high‑end brothel that attracted thousands of clients and earned over a million dollars. That woman, know

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Feb 12 2026SPORTS

Grand Blanc Schools Dive Into Charity

Grand Blanc students and teachers made a big splash for a good cause. On February 10, about one hundred people gathered at Don Batchelor Field to jump into cold water and raise money for Special Olympics Michigan. The event, called the Polar Plunge, is a popular fundraiser that encourages ever

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Dec 27 2025SCIENCE

Cosmic Clashes: Hubble's Rare Glimpse into Space Rock Smashups

Hubble Space Telescope has captured something extraordinary: the aftermath of two massive space rock collisions near a young star named Fomalhaut. This isn't just any star; it's in our cosmic backyard, just 25 light-years away. That's a staggering 150 trillion kilometers, but in space terms, it's pr

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Dec 24 2025SCIENCE

Hubble's Giant Space Sandwich: A Peek into Planet Formation

Hubble has done it again, capturing a colossal cosmic disk that looks like a sandwich. This isn't just any space snack; it's the biggest protoplanetary disk ever seen. Nicknamed Dracula's Chivito, it's about 1, 000 light-years away and stretches roughly 400 billion miles. That's about 40 times wider

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May 06 2025ENTERTAINMENT

GTA 6: Meet the Characters and Explore the World

Grand Theft Auto 6 is shaping up to be an exciting adventure. The game is set in the vibrant state of Leonida, a place that mirrors real-life Florida. Players will dive into the lives of Jason and Lucia, two protagonists who find themselves in a web of crime and conspiracy. Jason, a former army man,

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Nov 09 2024CRIME

Cracking City Crime with Big Data: A Fresh Look

City safety is super important for planning and growing cities. In the past, we only used basic details about people to study city crimes. This wasn't enough to understand the complex and changing nature of crimes. Today, big data is changing the game. We can gather and mix a lot of detailed info fr

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