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Cardinals Find Turf Home While Weather Hits Their Backyard

April 4, 2026

North Idaho College’s softball squad has been on a quest for a stable playing field, juggling venues from high‑school parks to the city’s own Memorial Field. This spring, a mix of mild temperatures and persistent rain forced the team to relocate their home games to an artificial turf field at the Ma

politics

Reality Star Shakes Up LA Mayor Race

April 4, 2026

Spencer Pratt, once known for his reality TV antics, has surged into second place in a recent poll for the Los Angeles mayoral race. The new survey from UCLA’s Luskin School of Public Affairs shows the incumbent, Karen Bass, leading with 25% support. Pratt follows closely with 11%, pushing a celebri

politics

State Lawyers Block Trump‑Era College Data Push

April 4, 2026

A federal judge in Boston has stopped the Trump‑era Department of Education from demanding years of race and gender data from public universities in 17 states. The order was requested by the Democratic attorneys general of those states, who are fighting a new survey that would have forced schools to

sports

Konnor Griffin Lights Up the Pirates’ First Home Game

April 4, 2026

The first home game for the Pittsburgh team was buzzing with excitement, but it fell silent when a 19‑year‑old shortstop stepped up to the plate. The crowd roared as his number was called, then hushed so he could focus on the pitcher. “I want to hear the ball, ” he said, enjoying the quiet before th

education

Personal Finance: The Missing Piece in High School Lessons

April 4, 2026

In many classrooms, the focus still lies on abstract theories about markets and money supply. Yet students today ask different questions: how to avoid drowning in student‑loan debt, or what a Roth IRA actually is. The difference between studying economics and learning personal finance is clear—one e

business

Connecticut Sets Up New Job‑Pathway Team Led by Ex‑Education Secretary

April 4, 2026

The state has launched a new career‑pathways commission to boost job prospects for its young people. Governor Ned Lamont signed an order creating the board, which will map out how students can move from school to in‑demand jobs. Miguel Cardona, who once ran the U. S. Department of Education and serv

education

AI and the Future of Teaching in Medicine

April 4, 2026

The idea that machines might take over all teaching jobs is a common worry. In medical schools, professors are still needed to guide students through complex clinical decisions and to model professional behavior. Yet new technology is changing what a teacher does. First, digital tools can handle

technology

Massachusetts Shares 27, 000 Devices to Boost Digital Access

April 4, 2026

The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative’s Broadband Institute has rolled out nearly 27, 000 internet‑enabled gadgets through its Connected and Online Program. The effort includes a distribution of 1, 000 devices to six community groups in Agawam, Holyoke and Longmeadow. In Hampshire County, ei

sports

David Mirkovic: From Niksic to Illinois Court

April 4, 2026

David Mirkovic is a 6‑foot‑9 freshman who quickly became the star of Illinois’ basketball team. He joined the squad in the 2025‑26 season and helped his club reach the Final Four, setting records along the way. Fans are curious about where he comes from and what shaped him. Mirkovic was born on Jan

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Underwood’s Roots: From Kansas Courts to Illinois Glory

April 4, 2026

Brad Underwood, born on December 14, 1963, grew up in McPherson, Kansas, a small town that set the stage for his future coaching path. He started as a player at Hardin‑Simmons University, then moved to Kansas State where he studied radio and television while playing under coach Jack Hartman. After a