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Philly’s New Grappling Powerhouse: A Woman Takes the Lead

March 3, 2026

Philly just got a new sports team, and it’s led by a woman who’s turned her lifelong love of martial arts into a business venture. She grew up practicing tae‑kwon‑do and watching classic jiu‑jitsu matches, so when the Professional Grappling Federation (PGF) opened spots for new teams, she saw a chan

business

New Investment Boosts OVO’s Global Reach

March 2, 2026

Applied Real Intelligence, a firm based in Santa Monica, has decided to give financial support to Toronto‑based brand October’s Very Own (OVO). The exact amount was not shared, but the move signals confidence in OVO’s growing popularity. OVO started as a music group in 2008, founded by Drake, Ol

sports

A Clear Path from BYU to the NBA

February 15, 2026

BYU stands out among big‑school programs because it keeps athletes away from the usual campus distractions. The school follows a strict honor code that bans alcohol, drugs and tobacco, and it does not encourage the kind of partying seen at many other universities. Egor Demin, a 18‑year‑old from Rus

environment

Why Climate Change Chats Are Falling on Deaf Ears

February 14, 2026

People are getting tired of hearing about climate change. Every year, it's the same story: temperatures are rising, and fossil fuels are the culprits. In 2025, the global temperature was about 1. 47 degrees Celsius higher than it was from 1850 to 1900. This information comes from Copernicus, the Eur

entertainment

Prologue Partners With Spy‑Writer David McCloskey for New Projects

February 13, 2026

David McCloskey, the former CIA analyst who turned his experience into bestselling spy novels, has signed an exclusive multi‑year first‑look agreement with Prologue Entertainment. The deal gives the independent studio rights to adapt his current and future books into film and television, with McClos

science

Summer Lab Work Turns Into Published Virus Study

February 7, 2026

The Hormel Institute at the University of Minnesota runs a summer program that sends undergraduates into research labs. Students get hands‑on work and training for future careers in biomedical science. One intern, Noah Zimmerman, started a project that ended up in a peer‑reviewed journal. Zimmerman

sports

Section V Stars: Who Shined Brightest This Week?

January 20, 2026

Section V athletes are making waves, and it's time to decide who stood out the most from January 12-18. The vote is open until 8 p. m. Thursday, and the winner will be revealed on Instagram Friday morning. Anyone can nominate an athlete by sending an email, but only those who play on Section V boys

crime

Golf Clubs Under Siege: A String of Strange Burglaries

January 18, 2026

In the quiet town of Brandford, something odd happened. Over three nights, a group of men broke into the Keighley Golf Club. They stole golf buggies, knives, and alcohol. They didn't just do it once. They did it three times. The police are still trying to figure out why. The men wore hooded jackets

education

The Ups and Downs of Learning from Home

January 18, 2026

Remote learning has been a hot topic since the pandemic hit. It was a tough time for many families, especially those with young kids. Kelly Marsh, a mom from Sewickley, had to juggle her toddler and kindergartner's online classes while working part-time. It was stressful, to say the least. Research

entertainment

Ralph Lauren's Milan Fashion Week: A Mix of Old and New

January 17, 2026

Ralph Lauren made a big splash at Milan Fashion Week Men’s, showing off designs that appealed to both young and old fans. The event took place at the Palazzo Ralph Lauren, a fancy mansion in the city. This was the brand’s first big show in Milan in over 20 years. The show featured two lines: Purple