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Texas Tech Money: Who Gains from Crypto Politics?

April 26, 2026

Texas is cracking open its election funds with a fresh supply of cryptocurrency cash. This year’s primary season has already seen crypto-affiliated groups drop over $2. 5 million into local races, nearly doubling their donations compared to this time last year. Nationwide, crypto spending has climbe

lifestyle

Moving to Topeka: Why It Became Home for a Quarter Century

April 26, 2026

In 1999, a family left Nebraska not because they were running away, but because they felt they’d found something better. Topeka offered real benefits: homes they could afford, jobs that paid the bills, and quick trips to bigger cities like Lawrence or Kansas City. Yet the real appeal wasn’t just pra

sports

Georgetown High’s Future Stars Head to College Sports

April 25, 2026

The Bulldogs’ senior class, led by coach Jordan Portee, had a standout year even though they fell short of the state title. They reached a peak ranking of fifth in the Class 3A poll, showing strong performance on the court. What truly set this group apart was that every starting player is moving on

crime

Gas station shooting suspect caught on video confessing online

April 25, 2026

A video from a car in New York is making rounds online, showing Shantay Lashay O'Donnell admitting to a gas station shooting in Maryland. The 65-year-old worker at the Shell station in Columbia was shot last Friday evening and remains in serious condition. O'Donnell's online confession came just day

politics

Money matters in the 2026 midterms – here’s what the numbers really show

April 24, 2026

The race for Congress in 2026 isn’t just about who voters like— it’s about who can raise the most cash. Right now, Democrats have an edge in key Senate races, pulling in more donations than Republicans in seven Republican-held seats. Younger candidates are shaking things up by raising big money from

technology

How AI theft puts America's tech edge at risk

April 24, 2026

America's top AI labs are warning that foreign hackers are quietly draining their most advanced work. Instead of breaking into systems with guns blazing, these attackers use a smarter trick: they steal the output of AI systems to rebuild weaker copies. The process, called "industrial distillation, "

technology

Teens and AI: How parents can now peek at chat topics

April 24, 2026

Meta’s latest update lets parents check the general themes their teens discuss with AI, but not the exact chats. A new "Insights" section appears in the supervision tools, listing categories like School, Entertainment, or Health and Wellbeing. Think of it as a weekly summary of conversation buckets

politics

Three Politicians Hit With Kalshi Penalties Over “Insider” Trades

April 23, 2026

Kalshi, a site where people bet on future events, has stepped in to block and fine three U. S. House hopefuls for trading on markets that involve their own campaigns. The rule‑breakers come from Minnesota, Texas and Virginia, showing that the company is tightening its safeguards against political in

politics

California Politics: Chaos, Claims and a Call for Clarity

April 22, 2026

The story begins in 2003 when California voters were asked to choose a new governor. The headlines were wild: photos of every hopeful, from serious lawmakers to Hollywood stars and even a famous comedian. The buzz grew as the campaign ended, with a front‑page picture of Arnold Schwarzenegger walking

politics

Health Secretary Promises to Release Vaccine‑Contract Details

April 22, 2026

Robert Kennedy, the U. S. Health Secretary, told senators that he plans to hand over a contract belonging to anti‑vaccine activist David Geier before the week ends. Geier works as a contractor for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, although he is listed in the Department of Health an