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Persistence Pays: A Fresh Look at Bay County Sports Highlights

April 27, 2026

Pinconning’s girls’ soccer team turned a long season of hard work into a bright moment when Ariana Bustamante scored the first goal of the year, earning her squad a 2‑2 tie with Unionville‑Sebewaing. The win shows how steady effort can finally break through, a point the coach highlighted by praising

education

New Pathways: A College’s Fresh Vision for Women

April 27, 2026

Bryn Mawr College, a 141‑year‑old women’s institution in Pennsylvania, is reshaping its future with bold experiments and a clear long‑term plan. Last spring the school tested a program that paired senior students with alumni mentors through Zoom, offering guidance on life after graduation. The pilot

weather

Storm Surge: Midwest Faces New Tornado Threat

April 27, 2026

A fresh wave of severe weather is set to hit the Midwest, with a high chance of powerful tornadoes that could reach EF‑3 strength or beyond. The forecast covers most of Illinois and stretches into parts of Missouri, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Over 40 million people could be at risk from damag

weather

Storm Watch in Alabama: What to Expect This Week

April 27, 2026

Alabama residents should stay alert as the state faces a series of storms that could bring strong winds, hail, and even tornadoes over the next few days. The National Weather Service has issued a Level 1 (marginal) warning for parts of southwest Alabama on Sunday. While the threat is low, isolat

entertainment

Birthdays on April 27: Stars, Stories, and Surprises

April 27, 2026

When the calendar hits April 27, a mix of music, film and history lights up. First off, pop icon Lizzo celebrates her 39th year; she grew up in Detroit and now rocks the stage with confidence. Not far behind, actress Jenna Coleman turns 40. She once played a relative of John Constantine in the DC s

sports

Game Day Showdown: Galaxy vs Salt Lake

April 27, 2026

"LA Galaxy will host Real Salt Lake at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. The match starts at 7 p. m. ET (4 p. m. PT). Both clubs are in the Western Conference. Real Salt Lake sits sixth with 16 points after eight games, while Galaxy is thirteenth with nine points following nine m

politics

Labor Leader Becomes Indonesia’s New Environment Minister

April 27, 2026

Indonesia has chosen a former labour union head to lead its environment ministry. The new minister, Mohammad Jumhur Hidayat, once fought against the former president in the 1990s and served a prison term for stirring protests. He also opposed the current president during the last election. Before h

technology

New Tech Meets Old Wisdom at This Unique Art School

April 27, 2026

In a quiet corner of New Mexico, an art school is quietly breaking the mold of how technology and culture can mix. The Institute of American Indian Arts now runs a computer science program where students don’t just learn coding—they explore how machines can listen to fungi, dance with plants, and ev

weather

A simple guide to Massachusetts weather this week

April 27, 2026

Massachusetts is in for a mix of sunshine and changing temperatures this week. While most areas will start bright and clear, the western part of the state will feel noticeably warmer than the east. Sunday kicks things off with clouds fading and temperatures climbing to the low 60s in the west, while

business

Haslett Road construction kicks off again with detours and delays

April 27, 2026

East Lansing begins another phase of road repairs starting April 27, but drivers should brace for slowdowns through mid-May. The city plans single-lane closures along Haslett Road between Saginaw Highway and Hagadorn Road. A bigger headache comes May 4–8 when the intersection of Haslett and Hagadorn