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May 03 2026SPORTS

Real‑World Hustle: Soccer Star’s Side Gig Gets Fans Talking

"Tomasz Skublak, a 28‑year‑old striker for Inter Toronto in Canada’s top soccer league, made headlines after a goal by showing off a business card for his real‑estate side job. The moment, captured on camera and shared online, sparked a conversation about how many professional athletes balance spor

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May 03 2026RELIGION

Evangelicals Split Over Immigration: A New Take on a Divided Faith

A recent discussion explores how American evangelical Christians are divided when it comes to enforcing immigration laws. The conversation began with two experts who regularly think about how religion and government should interact. One is a long‑time religion reporter, the other leads a group that

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May 03 2026POLITICS

North Korea’s Young Generation: The Government’s Key Players in War and Control

In Pyongyang last week, North Korea wrapped up a major youth conference with flashy parades and speeches, showing how much the government relies on young people to push its agenda. The event, called the Eleventh Congress of the Socialist Patriotic Youth League, happens every five years and targets c

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May 02 2026BUSINESS

Nuclear Power Gets a New Look in Louisiana

The state of Louisiana is stepping into the spotlight as it tries to become a key player in the next wave of nuclear energy. A recent summit hosted by Louisiana Economic Development gathered more than two hundred people from industry, government and finance to talk about how the state can grow this

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May 02 2026SPORTS

Nebraska softball faces last-minute delay before big game

A Nebraska softball team prepared for a tough match against Penn State last weekend, only for the game to be called off due to sudden weather changes. The decision wasn’t made quietly—players and coaches had to adjust quickly as dark clouds rolled in, forcing organizers to postpone the event without

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May 01 2026POLITICS

Boston’s New 2% Real‑Estate Tax: A Push for Affordable Homes

The city’s mayor has moved a bill that would add a 2 percent fee on home sales above $2 million. The fee is aimed at raising money for low‑income housing, but critics say it will make doing business in Boston more expensive. The proposal was signed by the mayor after a city council vote that appr

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May 01 2026BUSINESS

Gas prices push California drivers to cross the border for better deals

Needles, California, sits on the edge of the state where a single mile can make a big difference in your wallet. Just across the K Street Bridge in Arizona, gas prices sit around $4 a gallon—cheaper than a fancy coffee. Back in Needles, the same fuel costs nearly $7, a price so high it’s making loca

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Apr 30 2026LIFESTYLE

Miami’s Newest Luxury Tower Lets You Park Your Car Inside Your Apartment

A 61-story skyscraper rising in Sunny Isles Beach will soon let residents roll their cars straight into their homes—no parking lot needed. The Bentley Residences, a joint project between Bentley Motors and a local developer, will use a special elevator called the Dezervator to lift cars up to privat

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Apr 29 2026POLITICS

King Charles and Trump Share a Toast, but Politics Loom

The second day of King Charles’ visit to Washington ended with a lively state dinner, but the event was more than just royal banquets. President Trump opened the day with a speech that praised the long‑standing ties between Britain and America, while also reminiscing about his own family’s connectio

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Apr 28 2026SPORTS

'Iowa and Iowa State Draft Picks: A Fresh Look at the 2026 NFL Selections'

Iowa and Iowa State each had a different story in the 2026 NFL Draft, which ran from April 23 to 25. Only one player from Iowa State landed a spot on an NFL roster: defensive tackle Domonique Orange was chosen 82nd overall by the Minnesota Vikings. Analysts say he is a strong stop‑gap defender,

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