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Road‑Ready Careers: How One School Turns Training into Jobs

March 29, 2026

Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, or OSUIT, started in 1946 on a former army hospital site to help veterans jump back into work. The school began with only 500 students and a few basic programs, but it has grown into a national leader in hands‑on technical training. Today it offers

sports

Hawks vs Kings: A Game with High Stakes and Uncertain Outcomes

March 29, 2026

The Atlanta Hawks face the Sacramento Kings tonight after a tough loss to the Celtics, where their perimeter defense leaked like a sieve. Payton Pritchard dropped 36 points, exposing a weakness the Hawks can't afford to repeat. But tonight, they get a break—the Kings are struggling near the bottom o

sports

Women's Basketball Showdown: Who Will Make It Past the Sweet 16?

March 28, 2026

The Sweet 16 round is in full swing, and eight matchups will decide who moves forward. First up, Louisville faces Michigan in a game that could hinge on how well the Cardinals defend the perimeter. Michigan’s stars, Olivia Olson and Syla Swords, have been hard to stop this season, so Louisville m

health

Dengue Alert: 16 Countries Warned

March 25, 2026

The U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has lifted a new travel warning on March 23 that highlights dengue fever risks in 16 nations. This Level 1 notice is the lowest tier of CDC alerts, meaning travelers are advised to keep usual precautions but no need to cancel trips. Dengue is a

science

Mosquito Hunt: A Student’s Bite‑Proof Experiment

March 24, 2026

The experiment began with a curious question: how do tiny mosquitoes spot us? A professor and a college student tried to answer it by putting the student in a room full of insects. The first attempt used a mesh suit, but it didn’t stop the mosquitoes from biting. After many painful stings, the team

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From Small Town to Big Court: A Basketball Journey

March 23, 2026

A young athlete from Southborough, Massachusetts grew up in a family that moved to the United States from Belarus and Ukraine. His parents, Olga and Alexei, settled in America after leaving their home countries, bringing with them a strong work ethic and love for sports. The player’s early basketbal

politics

Quincy Faces Big Decision: New Firefighter Gear Costs $2. 6 Million

March 22, 2026

The city council is set to meet again on March 23 to decide whether to issue a $2. 6 million bond that would buy new firefighter turnout gear free of PFAS chemicals. The current equipment has tested positive for these substances, which are linked to health risks such as certain cancers. Some council

health

Choosing Better Care Far From Home

March 21, 2026

When people think of top medical help, they often picture the big city hospitals nearby. But sometimes the best doctors live in another state. A woman found out she had cancer last year. Her local doctors were unsure of the newest treatments. She went to a hospital that does cutting‑edge research a

health

Flint Hospital’s Sky‑High Fundraiser

March 20, 2026

Hurley Medical Center is turning a real airport hangar into a fancy night of flying fun. The event, called “Come Fly with Me: A First Class Experience, ” will run from 6 to 10 p. m. on April 11 at Aerodesign Services in Flint. Guests will walk through a space that looks like it’s straight out

technology

The New XPS 16: Slim, Fast and Still a Top Pick

March 17, 2026

Dell has bounced back from almost dropping its XPS line, and the 2026 model shows why the brand still matters. The new laptop drops almost a pound from its predecessor, weighing just 3. 65 pounds for the standard build and 3. 85 for the heavier LCD version. That makes it lighter than a typical 16‑in

Road‑Ready Careers: How One School Turns Training into Jobs

Hawks vs Kings: A Game with High Stakes and Uncertain Outcomes

Women's Basketball Showdown: Who Will Make It Past the Sweet 16?

Dengue Alert: 16 Countries Warned

Mosquito Hunt: A Student’s Bite‑Proof Experiment

From Small Town to Big Court: A Basketball Journey

Quincy Faces Big Decision: New Firefighter Gear Costs $2. 6 Million

Choosing Better Care Far From Home

Flint Hospital’s Sky‑High Fundraiser

The New XPS 16: Slim, Fast and Still a Top Pick

Quincy Faces Big Decision: New Firefighter Gear Costs $2. 6 Million