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High‑School Sports Highlights: Wins, Home Runs and Goal‑Scoring Storms

March 31, 2026

Bella Pires lit up the scoreboard for Weymouth High, hitting a home run, a double and drawing two walks while driving in five runs. Her performance helped the Wildcats defeat Pembroke with a final score of 18‑8 on March 30. Jillian Ondrick and Abby Reed also shone for the Wildcats, each collectin

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Season Kick‑Off: Local Athletes Shine

March 30, 2026

The first week of spring sports in Shawnee County has already seen some impressive performances. Weather conditions have warmed, and teams are stepping onto the field with fresh energy. Voters are invited to choose this week’s standout player, as announced by Envista Federal Credit Union. Nominatio

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UConn marches past Notre Dame to stay undefeated and reach Final Four

March 30, 2026

Connecticut entered the game as the heavy favorite, but Notre Dame showed up ready to scrap for every possession. The Fighting Irish, ranked sixth, gave the top-seeded Huskies their toughest fight in the regional final, even if the final score doesn’t tell the full story. UConn still dominated with

politics

Celebrities Rally for “No Kings” Protest Across America

March 29, 2026

Hollywood figures took part in or encouraged the nationwide “No Kings” demonstrations that unfolded on Saturday, aiming to challenge President Donald Trump’s leadership. Lea Thompson, famous for “Back to the Future, ” shared a clip urging fans to craft signs like “Equality is not radical” and “He

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Trump’s War Talk Leaves Allies Confused

March 29, 2026

Trump says the U. S. is winning a fight with Iran, yet he keeps changing plans and confusing his own team. He has warned other countries that they must help, then later said he does not need their aid. He has pushed for the Strait of Hormuz to stay open, threatened to destroy Iranian energy si

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Heatwave and Wildfire Threats Loom Over Much of the U. S. This Weekend

March 28, 2026

A big part of America will face scary heat and fire danger over the next few days. Weather officials have warned that more than 47 million people from the Great Plains to the Southeast should be careful. Strong winds, between 30 and 60 miles per hour, will hit the Plains. With little moisture in the

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Peter Alexander’s New Chapter After 15 Years at NBC

March 28, 2026

Peter Alexander, a long‑time fixture on NBC’s weekend “Today” show and the network’s chief White House correspondent, has decided to step away from his role. He announced the change during a Saturday morning broadcast of “Today, ” letting viewers know that he will be leaving NBC News. For the past

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High School Sports Showdown: Strikes, Scoring and Transfers

March 28, 2026

The day started with a strikeout storm as Abington’s senior pitcher, Elsie Testa, collected 16 outs on the mound and pushed her career tally past five hundred. Her team rolled to an 11‑1 win over Pembroke, keeping the single run she allowed to the end of the game. In a different arena, North Read

crime

Cocaine Money Mixer Now Runs Legal Weed Stores

March 27, 2026

A 42‑year‑old man who helped a Mexican drug ring move more than $300, 000 in cash is still running a chain of legal cannabis shops in Illinois. The man was caught in 2021 when delivery men, carrying grocery bags that were actually stacks of money, knocked on his door in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village.

crime

Life in a City of Hidden Numbers

March 27, 2026

The city was buzzing with trouble. People were scared because the streets were full of fights and broken windows. A woman named Anna lived in a building that had shops on the ground floor. She could not sleep, worried that thieves would break in. State leaders sent a huge army of National Guard sol