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UCLA Women’s Hoops Team Steals the Show at LA Game

April 9, 2026

A few nights after hoisting their first-ever NCAA title, the UCLA women’s basketball squad pulled off another kind of win—one even louder than their championship run. While the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder were busy blowing out the Lakers 123–87, the Bruins stepped onto Crypto. com Arena’s floor l

sports

South Carolina and UCLA face off in 2026 NCAA women’s finals

April 6, 2026

The 2026 NCAA women’s basketball championship game has set up an intriguing matchup between South Carolina and UCLA. The Gamecocks secured their spot by beating UConn—a team that hadn’t lost all season—62-48, relying on strong defense to limit the Huskies’ top scorers. Meanwhile, UCLA pulled off a n

politics

A Granny’s Run: Brazil’s New Dystopian Road

April 3, 2026

In a near‑future countryside, an elderly woman named Tereza returns home after a day’s work to find a government worker affixing metallic badges to her door. The badges, meant to honor the aged, actually strip her of individuality and earmark her for a mandatory relocation to an isolated retirement

religion

Free Speech Wins for a Mississippi Preacher

March 25, 2026

A preacher from Mississippi, Gabriel Olivier, was stopped by local police for talking about his faith outside a city amphitheater. The mayor’s rule said only certain areas were allowed for “protests. ” Olivier paid a small fine and got probation, but he still wanted to speak near the venue. He sued

entertainment

A Small Town’s Dark Comedy Unveiled

March 24, 2026

The first two episodes of a new six‑part series hit the screens at a film festival in Lille, where it made its world debut. The show will air on Radio‑Canada later this year and is being sold internationally by a distributor linked to the production companies. The story follows Gabriel Serpent, an

crime

Mail carrier's rough push sparks debate over motives and police response

March 23, 2026

A mailman in Rockland County recently made headlines after shoving a four-year-old Jewish boy in a way that sent the child tumbling to the sidewalk. Local police have decided not to label the incident a hate crime, stating that the boy's religion wasn't a factor. The mailman, identified as a 39-year

education

California’s School System Needs a New Game Plan

March 21, 2026

California is the biggest and most varied state in America. That mix makes rules hard to make, because many groups want a say and none agree fast enough. Because of this, problems like homelessness, poverty, water shortages, and low school scores stay open for years. Students in California lag behi

politics

Tech Money in Illinois Primaries: A Mixed Battle

March 18, 2026

In the recent Illinois primary races, tech companies spent large sums to influence outcomes, but their impact was uneven. The cryptocurrency sector poured more than $10 million into a super PAC that opposed Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s campaign, yet she still secured the Democratic nomination.

entertainment

Remembering 2026’s Stars

March 15, 2026

A quiet year brought the loss of many well‑known figures. In music, guitarist Phil Campbell left a legacy with Motörhead and later his family band. He passed peacefully after a tough battle in intensive care, aged 64. The pop scene felt the absence of Neil Sedaka, a songwriter who helped shape

politics

Faith and Politics Clash in Texas Senate Race

March 14, 2026

The Texas Senate race is heating up, but not because of the usual campaign slogans. The focus has shifted to how a state representative’s religious words are being used in politics. James Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian who won the Democratic primary against former U. S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, h