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A Night of Local Legends and Big Wins

June 20, 2026

At the Angel Stadium’s Diamond Club Lounge, the OC Sports Awards lit up with hometown heroes and national stars. The night began with a heartfelt moment as Ann Meyers Drysdale—now 71 and a longtime broadcaster—was welcomed by her close friend Cheryl Miller, the former Trojan legend. Drysdale’s Legac

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Remembering Four Sports Writing Legends

June 16, 2026

The Alabama Sports Writers Association paused its yearly awards night to honor four influential sports journalists who passed away in the past year. These writers were key figures when the group was founded in the early 1970s, helping shape its direction and values. The ceremony also celebrated c

politics

Why U. S. universities struggle with purpose and how new leaders could fix it

June 14, 2026

Universities aren’t just buildings and classes—they’re living organizations shaped by the people running them. For years, many schools drifted from their original mission of teaching truth and critical thinking toward a system where identity and activism became more important than merit or real lear

politics

Coahuila’s High‑Rank Holdouts: Visas Revoked, Jobs Secure

June 12, 2026

Coahuila’s government keeps two officials in their posts even after the United States revoked their visas in 2025. The pair, who are close to Governor Manolo Jimenez, remain on duty while the U. S. has been targeting Mexican officials for visa cancellations to pressure Mexico into cracking down on o

technology

AI Leader Re‑Emerges With New Vision for Real‑Time Interaction

June 5, 2026

Mira Murati, once a behind‑the‑scenes figure at OpenAI and founder of Thinking Machines Lab, recently stepped into the spotlight for the first time in over a year. Her appearance on Bloomberg in San Francisco offered a glimpse into her new project and a candid look at past challenges. Thinking Mach

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Utah Leads the Pack in Budget Resilience

May 26, 2026

The United States is running a high‑spending budget that will soon strain the national economy. While this is well known, fewer people realize how it affects state budgets and the everyday lives of residents. State workers, students, and Medicaid patients all feel the impact when federal money shrin

health

A Tiny Trip Turns into a Huge Measles Crisis

May 17, 2026

A nine‑year‑old boy’s holiday to a small Texas town sparked the most serious measles outbreak in the U. S. in over thirty years, and then crossed the border into Mexico where it spread even more widely. The chain of events began when the child, who had not received the standard two doses of the MMR

politics

A Tech-Savvy Professor Takes on California’s 75th District Race

May 11, 2026

Gerald Boursiquot isn’t your typical politician. At 58, the New York native turned Fallbrook resident is running for California’s 75th Assembly District, covering areas like Poway and Santee. His background as a computer science professor and Lyft driver gives him a unique perspective on the challen

sports

Future Star Dakota Jordan Shines in Baseball

May 9, 2026

Dakota Jordan, once a top high‑school athlete who dreamed of playing both football and baseball in college, has found his true calling on the diamond. After going undrafted in 2024, he signed with the San Francisco Giants as a fourth‑round pick and quickly proved that his talent is real. Standing

business

Rebuilding Hope for Naples Families

May 7, 2026

A new drive has started to raise money for a center that helps kids and families after Hurricane Ian took away its main building in 2022. The Collier Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) has kicked off the first part of a bigger plan called Lifting Up, Building Strength. Its goal is to finish the inside