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China hit a 5 % growth target in 2025, but the headline numbers hide deeper worries. A housing slump and trade friction with the United States add to a problem that may be harder to solve: young people’s faith in their future. Many millennials and Gen Zers are trading down on everything—from fash

College Hoops Bracket Bash

The next big event on campus is about to start. College basketball playoffs are kicking off, and the excitement builds as teams fight for the top spot in the nation. The local paper is launching its yearly bracket contest, inviting everyone to predict the winners and win prizes. The first r

politics

College Players Get a Voice in NIL Debate

The state legislature is turning its attention to the world of college sports, where student athletes have long been barred from profiting off their own names. A recent proposal would give athletes the right to earn money from sponsorships, endorsements and other commercial deals while they still st

health

College Minds in Crisis: A 15‑Year Surge in Depression

The past fifteen years have seen a steady climb in depression among college students across the United States. A comprehensive study published early next month by the Journal of Affective Disorders reviewed data from more than 560, 000 undergraduates and graduates surveyed annually between 2007 and

politics

College Sports at Risk: Money, Media and the Future of College Athletics

The United States faces a potential collapse of its college sports system, according to a recent high‑profile discussion at the White House. Leaders from Congress, NCAA officials and conference commissioners met to debate how player‑pay rules are draining budgets and threatening the survival of many

business

Big Y’s 90‑Year Road to Expansion

The Big Y grocery chain, now nine decades old, is looking ahead to a future with more stores and smarter technology. In West Springfield’s busiest outlet, shoppers can choose between self‑service checkouts that offer AI help or a friendly cashier. The AI assists by looking up product codes and guidi

education

Girls Dreaming of STEM: A Real Unicorn

Many children love stories about magical creatures. In schools, work places and colleges a different kind of magic exists. Girls who want to study science, technology, engineering or math are the real heroes. The lack of female role models hurts their confidence. When teachers give examp

College Games and Sports Bets to Watch This Saturday

On Saturday, college basketball will be the star of the show as teams try to finish the season strong before the playoffs begin. One key matchup is Duke versus North Carolina on Tobacco Road. Duke, ranked first and only down 28‑2 all season, lost a close game at UNC last week. The Tar Heels, rank

Sunday Sports Lineup: From Ice to the Court

The day starts with a chill as an AHL hockey game kicks off at 4 p. m. on TV. Soon after, a top‑tier Australian football match begins at 4:05 a. m. , showing teams from Collingwood and St. Kilda battling it out on the field. At 10 a. m. , fans can catch taped NHRA qualifying at Gainesville Rac

Gunnar Henderson: A Small‑Town Star with Big Roots