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Sarasota’s Big Night: A Fundraiser That Keeps Arts Alive

April 7, 2026

The 24th annual gala hosted by the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation pulled in almost $1. 4 million, a win for programs that touch more than 40, 000 people each year with arts education and community outreach. A crowd of over 340 guests filled the venue, where the star was Tony‑Award winner Idi

education

School Abuse Lawsuit Faces Big Setback, Parents Still Stand Firm

April 7, 2026

A federal judge this week dismissed most of the civil claims against the Millsap Independent School District that had stemmed from a viral video showing teachers allegedly abusing special‑needs students. The decision has left parents upset, but they say the fight is far from over. The lawsuit began

finance

Debt, the New Reality: Why Teens Must Learn Money Now

April 7, 2026

High schoolers face a future where debt is the norm, not the exception. Recent data shows household borrowing has shot up to nearly $19 trillion, with mortgages topping $13 trillion and student loans climbing past $1. 6 trillion. Credit card debt has also surged, reaching over $1. 3 trillion i

technology

Ride‑Share Drivers Face Robotaxis? A Quick Look at the Reality

April 7, 2026

In cities across America, driverless taxis are already on the roads or close to getting legal permission. People wonder if these robotaxes will steal jobs from Uber and Lyft drivers. A recent study by a professor at the University of Maryland Business School says the answer is probably not, at least

entertainment

A New Magic Spot Is Turning Chicago’s Old Mansion into a Party Hub

April 7, 2026

Chicago’s famous McCormick Mansion, once home to Lawry’s Prime Rib and a quirky Scandinavian buffet, is getting a fresh makeover. A 66‑year‑old entrepreneur who made his money in health tech is pouring about $50 million into a 36, 000‑sq‑ft entertainment center called The Hand & The Eye. He wants th

health

Women in Somaliland Learn About HIV: Where and Why It Matters

April 7, 2026

The study looks at how women aged 15‑49 in Somaliland know about HIV and AIDS. It uses data from a big national survey that collected information on more than 6, 000 women in 2020. Researchers checked who had heard of the disease and why some groups knew more than others. A key finding is that almo

sports

From Gridiron to Wall Street: A Quarterback’s New Playbook

April 7, 2026

Fernando Mendoza, a former Heisman winner and rising NFL star, completed his business studies at UC‑Berkeley’s Haas School of Business in just three years. He used earnings from his name, image and likeness deals to cover tuition for the final semester, showing early that money can be a tool when us

business

Women Directors on Corporate Boards: Who Wins and Why Experience Matters

April 7, 2026

The push for gender quotas in corporate boards is growing worldwide, yet the real impact of these rules remains unclear. In many Western studies, quotas appear to help women gain seats, but other research shows that the added pressure can backfire. Moreover, most studies treat women as a single grou

politics

Florida Law Lets Gov’t Label Groups as Terrorists and Expel Students

April 7, 2026

A new Florida law gives the governor, the state’s security chief and cabinet members the authority to name any organization they believe is extremist as a “terrorist group. ” Once an entity receives that label, the state can shut it down and cut its funding. The bill also says students will be

sports

Northville Eyes Another State Title as Michigan Schools Battle for Glory

April 7, 2026

Michigan high‑school sports are in full swing this spring, and the race for the Ultimate State Champion title heats up. The competition rewards schools for how far their teams advance in state tournaments, giving 20 points to champions and scaling down to a single point for 16th place in events like