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High School Stars Shine in June Awards

June 6, 2026

Readers on the city’s online portal chose this month’s standout athletes from local high schools, covering performances up to the end of May. Winners can now download and print their own certificates from a shared link, and they’re encouraged to send a photo of the award in use for the newspaper’s g

sports

A Fresh Fight Night in Valley Forge

June 1, 2026

The upcoming Art of War Cage Fighting 48 event on June 6th is set to light up the Valley Forge casino with a mix of seasoned fighters and rising stars. The main card features a title bout where Ian “the Hammer” Alston will defend his light heavyweight belt against Chris Renwick, while “B Mo” Ben Mos

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Upcoming MMA Night: New Stars and Big Showdowns

May 26, 2026

The Valley Forge Casino will host Art of War Cage Fighting 48 on June 6, bringing a mix of seasoned fighters and fresh talent to the tri‑state area. Five professional bouts are set for the evening, featuring 14 competitors in total. The headline fight sees light‑heavyweight champion Ian “the Hammer

celebrities

Celebrating Stars: Birthdays in Early June

May 26, 2026

Early June marks another batch of notable birthdays across entertainment. A mix of veterans and newer faces share this week, showing how careers span decades. Clint Eastwood turns 96, proving age is just a number in Hollywood. Established stars like Morgan Freeman and Liam Cunningham hit big birthda

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How a late hit changed the game for Knoxville Smokies

May 24, 2026

The weather had other plans on May 23, forcing a rain delay that pushed a baseball game from Friday to Saturday. But when the Knoxville Smokies finally took the field, they made sure the wait was worth it. The team secured a narrow win in the first game of a doubleheader against the Montgomery Biscu

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Sinner Wins Italy, Woad Shines in Cincinnati, U. S. Ice Hockey Rebounds

May 18, 2026

Jannik Sinner has ended a 50‑year wait for an Italian male champion at the Rome Masters, beating Casper Ruud two sets to love on clay. The win also makes him only the second man after Novak Djokovic to claim every Masters 1000 title. With his rival Carlos Alcaraz injured, Sinner is nearly unbeatable

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Cannes Lights Up With Stars and New Films

May 14, 2026

The opening night of this year’s Cannes Film Festival was a glittering affair, drawing big names from across the film world. Among those in attendance were veteran actresses Demi Moore and Jane Fonda, who added star power to the event. Moore, now 63, was part of the festival’s jury and chose a

finance

A Stock Market Swerve: Why a Big Short Expert Is Betting Against a Credit‑Score Giant

May 1, 2026

Steve Eisman, once known for predicting the housing crash, says he’s happy with the overall market but sees a chance to short a specific tech‑related name. He argues that today’s economy feels like last year: credit remains strong, artificial intelligence drives big spending, and growth is uneven ac

opinion

Why the next moon landing depends on two space startups

April 25, 2026

The Artemis II mission gave the U. S. a morale boost by circling the moon, but the real test is still ahead. NASA isn’t building the landers itself; instead, it’s betting on SpaceX and Blue Origin to deliver. That’s a gamble because neither company has put humans on the moon before. SpaceX has expe

politics

NASA’s budget fight: Who really decides where space money goes?

April 24, 2026

Lawmakers from both parties say no to Trump’s plan to cut NASA’s budget by nearly a quarter in 2027. That’s not surprising—Congress already rejected similar cuts last year. Republican Rep. Brian Babin from Texas argued that the proposal won’t help NASA reach goals set by both the president and Congr