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From rookie to key player: What changed for one Mets outfielder?

May 5, 2026

Carson Benge started this season hot in the outfield, but his bat had been quiet until now. The 23-year-old Mets rookie finally showed his full potential this week—first with two jaw-dropping catches in a row, then with power at the plate. On Monday, he made a diving grab in center field before knoc

finance

Crypto, Politics, and Big Money: This Week's Wild Financial Moves

May 4, 2026

This week showed how closely money, technology, and politics are mixing in the financial world. From politicians grilling new crypto firms to businesses selling digital coins for cash, the headlines spun faster than a crypto price chart. One big debate came from Senator Elizabeth Warren, who called

finance

New CEO Faces Big Test at Berkshire’s Annual Shareholder Meeting

May 3, 2026

Greg Abel, 63, stepped onto the stage at Berkshire Hathaway’s first annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska, after taking over as chief executive last January. He began by welcoming the company’s top leaders and introduced a banner that honored Warren Buffett, who had led the firm for 60 years. Buff

politics

Trump Family’s Crypto Project Faces New Heat Over Suspected Ties

May 3, 2026

A recent report put a spotlight on World Liberty Financial (WLF), a cryptocurrency project tied to the Trump family, after it launched a stablecoin on AB Chain—a blockchain network connected to a controversial resort plan in Timor-Leste. That project, meant to promote blockchain adoption and charity

sports

Girls Track Teams Shine in Weekend Invitational Meets

May 3, 2026

A group of high school track teams from Illinois just wrapped up a busy weekend of competitions with some impressive results. Downers Grove North’s girls team took first place at Glenbard North’s invitational, beating Lockport by 47 points. Their athletes won multiple events: Gianna Modica ran the 8

education

Celebrating Teachers: A Week of Appreciation in Austin

May 2, 2026

In the coming days, schools across Austin will pause to honor their teachers. The idea is simple: show gratitude for the daily impact these educators have on students’ lives. Teachers do more than deliver lessons; they build trust, spark curiosity, and create safe learning spaces. A key highlight o

sports

High‑School Sports Highlights: Wins, Records and Surprises

May 2, 2026

The day kicked off with a surprising baseball moment: Scituate’s senior pitcher, Micke Kostek, retired every batter he faced and struck out 11 in a clean 3‑0 victory over Whitman‑Hanson, marking the first perfect game in that program’s history. Meanwhile, Ursuline girls’ lacrosse saw Maddy Lubov

sports

Big Upsets and Tight Games to Watch This Friday

May 2, 2026

The Los Angeles Lakers are on a risky path as they head to Houston for Game 6 of their playoff series. The Lakers, who are down three games to none, have already shown resilience by winning the first two matches at home. Their star LeBron James has delivered strong performances, and seasoned players

health

Living Long, Living Strong: A Woman’s Quest to Push Menopause Back

May 2, 2026

The average age of menopause in the United States is about fifty‑two years, but one woman in Austin has set her sights on staying in that stage until sixty. She believes that by slowing the decline of her ovaries, she can keep her health robust for longer and also extend the years in which she could

politics

City Manager Goad Steps Down After Nearly a Decade of Leadership

May 2, 2026

Reese Goad, the Tallahassee City Manager, announced his retirement on April 28 after serving for almost ten years. He had reached the age and service milestones that allow full retirement, having completed 30 years in government, including five with the state. Goad’s tenure was marked by steering th