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Naomi Osaka: More Than Just a Tennis Star

July 4, 2026

Naomi Osaka isn’t just a tennis legend; she’s a walking conversation about identity, culture, and what it means to represent more than one place. Born in Japan to a Japanese mother and Haitian father, she grew up mostly in the U. S. , yet chose to compete for Japan, even giving up her American citiz

politics

Anchorage Assembly Stands Divided Over George Martinez’s Flight

July 3, 2026

The Anchorage Assembly faces a split decision about what to do next with Representative George Martinez after state regulators fined him for misusing campaign money on a round‑trip trip to Florida. Three members—Erin Baldwin Day, Keith McCormick and Sydney Scout—plan to introduce a resolution tha

politics

Carville’s 1992 Slogan Now a Weight in the Trump Era

July 3, 2026

James Carville, once the mastermind behind Bill Clinton’s 1992 win, says his famous phrase “It’s the economy, stupid” feels like a burden today because of Donald Trump. The slogan was born as a quick reminder for Clinton’s team to keep the focus on jobs and wages while Bush’s Gulf War popularity ros

politics

Will Americans skip July 4th over politics?

July 3, 2026

A new national poll shows 20% of U. S. adults plan to skip July 4th fireworks this year. The reason? President Trump’s tight grip on the official 250th birthday party. Some see the celebrations as a chance to honor 250 years of history. Others feel it’s become a campaign stage for one man. The divid

celebrities

The Rock’s Quiet Vote: Why He Says Politics Stay Behind the Curtain

July 2, 2026

Dwayne Johnson, known as “The Rock, ” recently told a magazine that he will keep his political views private. He said the constant debate over politics is tiring and that he wants to focus on his work in film and business. Some Hollywood figures disagreed. Actor George Takei posted that Johnson’s

sports

All‑State Soccer Stars of Tennessee 2026

July 2, 2026

The 2026 season wrapped up with a flurry of talent recognized across the state. The Tennessee Sports Writers Association chose standout players from five different divisions, highlighting those who led their teams to success. In Class A, a group of seniors and juniors from schools like Memphis Bu

opinion

America’s founding wasn’t a religious movement—so why the push for a Christian nation?

July 2, 2026

When America marks its 250th year since breaking from Britain, many leaders will call the country a "nation under God. " But that phrase doesn’t belong in the Declaration of Independence. In fact, the famous document never mentions Christianity, Jesus, or any church authority. Its only mention of a

politics

Faith and Freedom in the Birth of America

July 1, 2026

America began with a debate that still runs today: how much should belief shape the nation? The founders lived in an age of reason, yet they were not blind to the moral force of faith. Some say they wanted a country free from church control, while others argue they saw religion as a moral comp

opinion

How science changed our view of history and the future

June 30, 2026

George Washington died in 1799 from a throat infection, but his real shock would have come much earlier—if he had lived to see how science has reshaped our world. Doctors back then used treatments that sound like horror movie scenes: bloodletting, mercury, and even fly paste on the throat. He lived

sports

Sports in the Old Colonies: From Horse Races to Baseball Roots

June 29, 2026

In the 1770s, before America declared independence, people already loved to watch and play games. The most popular event was horse racing, especially the quick backcountry races that used local mustangs. Big cities like New York, Philadelphia, and Charleston hosted more formal thoroughbred meets wit