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High School Sports Highlights: Wins, Records and Awards

May 15, 2026

The day kicked off with a burst of excitement on the courts, fields and courts. A team that had been the top seed in boys’ volleyball surprised everyone by losing at home, showing that even favorites can stumble. Meanwhile, a standout player from O’Bryant tied the school’s record for assists in b

business

Pest Control in Elgin: A Reliable Family Business Grows Beyond Expectations

May 15, 2026

Over six decades ago, a small pest control company began operating in Elgin, South Carolina. Starting with just two clients in 1955, it grew under the leadership of its founders, George and Catherine Matthews. Decades later, their business expanded into a well-known service provider in the region.

sports

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

Weekend binge-watch guide for Apple TV

May 10, 2026

This weekend brings three fresh Apple TV picks that prove streaming services still know how to surprise viewers. A fast-rising crime drama called Unconditional lands on Friday with two episodes already dropping, pulling in viewers faster than critics caught on. Instead of waiting for reviews, audien

entertainment

Mikayla Matthews Shares Her Health Struggles and Wins

May 4, 2026

At 26, Mikayla Matthews is speaking openly about her long battle with health problems that have reshaped her daily life. Instead of hiding her struggles, she’s sharing updates on social media, showing both the tough days and small victories. After years without a clear diagnosis, she’s now in Hawaii

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Albuquerque Journal Wins 15 Awards in Rocky Mountain Journalism Contest

May 3, 2026

The Albuquerque Journal earned a total of fifteen honors from the Society of Professional Journalists’ Top of the Rockies competition, which spotlights excellence across New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming and Utah. Five of those were first‑place trophies in categories such as Breaking News Story, Head

science

Old Observatory Keeps Weather Stories Alive

April 30, 2026

A weather station in Milton, Massachusetts has been watching the sky for more than 140 years. Every day a man named Matthew Douglas climbs a staircase in the observatory’s tower, opens a hatch on the roof and watches a glass sphere burn a tiny line into paper. That line marks how long the sun has sh

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Childhood friends and local heroes who knew stars before fame

April 30, 2026

Many famous faces started out as ordinary people in small towns. Some were classmates, neighbors or childhood friends before the red carpets arrived. A young Hilary Duff rode bikes with future fans in Houston, while Barack Obama’s college roommate remembers him lending a hand to servants in Pakistan

technology

Swift Secures Voice and Image Rights With New Trademarks

April 28, 2026

Taylor Swift has taken a new step to guard her voice and image. She filed three trademark applications with the U. S. Patent & Trademark Office. Two of them cover her voice, one for “Hey, it’s Taylor Swift” and another for “Hey, it’s Taylor. ” The third protects a visual image of her holding a pink

celebrities

Swift’s Move to Protect Her Voice and Image from AI Copycats

April 28, 2026

Celebrities have always worried about who controls their name and face. But now, with AI tools that can clone voices and faces almost perfectly, even historical protections aren’t enough. Taylor Swift has taken a step that could set a new standard for how stars fight back. She filed trademark reques