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Top Boys Volleyball Stars in Michigan

May 13, 2026

The sport of boys volleyball has just started its first season as a state‑recognized competition, sparking excitement across Michigan. As regional tournaments loom in just over two weeks, teams are sharpening their skills to vie for the state title. To spotlight individual talent, a list of st

entertainment

Sister’s Viral Post Sparks Debate Over Political Rhetoric

May 10, 2026

Alana, the younger sister of famous model Gigi Hadid, recently posted a short Instagram clip that quickly drew attention. In the video she dances while a voiceover repeats the word “girl” over a background tune, and her caption asks what people ate for lunch. The clip was posted while news circulate

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Athletes Shine in the 2026 Met Gala Fashion Show

May 5, 2026

The 2026 Met Gala was a star‑filled night where sports icons stepped out in dazzling outfits. The theme, “Costume Art, ” invited creativity and bold choices from the athletic world. Venus Williams, a co‑chair of the event, chose an all‑black ensemble that glimmered with diamond accents. Her presenc

politics

What Americans Really Believe About Human Rights—and Why It Matters

May 1, 2026

A growing number of Americans now see certain authoritarian governments as better on human rights than their own country. Polls show this shift is especially strong among younger Democrats, who view Iran, Israel, and even China in similar negative ways—or sometimes even favor China over the U. S. Th

politics

Dangerous Days: Trump’s Life in Peril

April 28, 2026

The list of threats against the former president is long and growing. Since his first campaign appearance in 2015, dozens of people have tried to harm him. Early incidents were small scale – a protester at a Ohio rally, an armed Brit in Las Vegas, and a forklift driver in North Dakota. Late

crime

How rap lyrics and bias shaped a death sentence

April 25, 2026

In 2008, two young men in Texas made a terrible decision. James Broadnax and Demarius Cummings robbed two strangers—music producers Stephen Swan and Matthew Butler—in a parking lot. The robbery turned deadly when bullets were fired. Broadnax was later arrested, confessed to the crime, and was senten

entertainment

Gerard Butler’s old heist movie jumps to Netflix

April 24, 2026

Gerard Butler has played a lot of tough guys—kings, soldiers, heroes—but in one 2018 film he played someone just as tough, only on the wrong side of the law. In Den of Thieves he led a gang of ex-soldiers planning to rob a downtown Los Angeles bank. The story pits Butler’s crew against a detective t

sports

Scholarships given to three students at big sports games

April 17, 2026

A Brooklyn student named Levi Butler got a big surprise when he received a $60, 000 scholarship at a Knicks game. The money came from a foundation that helps kids in tough situations. Butler met Jalen Brunson, a Knicks player, who gave him the check before the game started. After the game, Brunson h

sports

Stefan Vaaks Joins Illinois, Shaking Up the Big Ten

April 12, 2026

Stefan Vaaks, a 6‑foot‑7 Estonian guard who surprised many as a freshman at Providence, has committed to play for Illinois, according to his agents. He arrived in the Big Ten as a top‑10 transfer on ESPN’s list, bringing a rare blend of height and ball‑handling. During his single season with t

science

Black Astronauts Reach for the Moon, Inspiring New Dreams

April 11, 2026

At just twelve years old, Naia Butler‑Craig dreamed of space after seeing Mae Jemison’s photo at her church in Orlando. Years later, she earned a PhD in aerospace engineering and met Victor Glover, the first Black man to orbit the moon. He told her, “Make the choice right, ” a message that stayed wi