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Mar 27 2026EDUCATION

Learn Rubber Skills Anytime, Anywhere

The Rubber Division has added new on‑demand courses to its learning hub. Now, in addition to the usual self‑paced Basic, Intermediate and Advanced programs, learners can watch recordings of earlier classes and webinars whenever they choose. This change lets people revisit core ideas, sharpen thei

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Mar 27 2026SPORTS

A Family‑Rooted Journey to the Big Ten

Fred Hoiberg’s story is more than a coaching resume; it is a family saga that stretches across generations in Nebraska and Iowa. Born on October 15, 1972, in Lincoln, he spent his youth in Ames, where high‑school hoops earned him state honors and led to a scholarship at Iowa State. The midwestern ba

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Mar 27 2026CRIME

UK Takes Action Against Crypto Scams Tied to Trafficking

The UK government recently froze assets linked to a major Southeast Asian scam network, including properties in London. The crackdown targets a crypto marketplace called Xinbi, accused of selling stolen personal data and helping launder money for North Korean hackers. Over $19 billion in crypto has

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Mar 26 2026CRIME

Hidden Books Return Home

A group of rare books that once guided missionaries to China have finally made their way back to Italy. These volumes, dating from the 1500s and filled with early scientific ideas about stars, bodies, and machines, were kept in a large Jesuit archive in Rome. Between 1999 and 2002, about forty of th

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Mar 26 2026SPORTS

Kingston Flemings: From a Tough Start to Leading the Houston Cougars

Kingston Flemings grew up in San Antonio, Texas, after being born in Newport News, Virginia. A scary accident when he was a child left him with serious injuries but did not stop his life. After getting better, he became more outgoing and energetic. He tried many sports, but basketball caugh

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Mar 26 2026SPORTS

Keaton Wagler: From Kansas Courts to College Stardom

Keaton Wagler grew up in Shawnee, Kansas, where basketball was a daily ritual. His parents, both former college players, ran the house with drills and game talk, creating a home that felt like a practice gym. This early immersion gave him a feel for the game far beyond simple skills. When he reac

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

Reparations for slavery: A global push for justice or legal deadlock?

The United Nations recently passed a landmark resolution that labels the forced trafficking of Africans as the worst crime against humanity. The vote wasn’t unanimous—123 countries agreed, but 3 opposed it, and 52 stayed neutral. The biggest holdouts? The U. S. , the U. K. , and Israel. Their reason

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Mar 25 2026OPINION

Lehigh Valley Wins Big Pharma Plant by Building a Ready‑Made Workforce

The Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC) recently revealed how the region secured a $3. 5 billion manufacturing site for Eli Lilly. The location on the Upper Macungie property offered essential infrastructure: a new interchange off Interstate 78, updated power from PPL, and zoning

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Mar 25 2026POLITICS

Big Money vs. Big Games: Why College Sports Should Stay Amateur

A new voice in the debate is Senator Tommy Tuberville, who says that letting billionaires own college teams could hurt the spirit of college sports. He argues for a model like the NFL, where all 32 teams share revenue equally instead of having one powerful conference dominate. The NFL’s history show

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Mar 24 2026POLITICS

Steyer’s Silence on Newsom Sparks Debate

Tom Steyer, a billionaire running for California governor, faced backlash after he avoided giving a grade to current Governor Gavin Newsom during an interview. The question was simple: what letter would Steyer assign to Newsom’s performance over his two terms? Instead, he replied that people have co

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